Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. In 1912, a teenage boy named Albert Narracott witnesses the birth of a Bay Thoroughbred foal and subsequently watches with admiration the growth of the young horse, galloping through the fields at his mother's side. Albert's father Ted buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plow horse for his farm. Ted promises to pay rent to Mr Lyons by plowing and planting a stony hillside field with turnips. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes much time to training him. However, a rainstorm destroys the turnip crop, so Ted sells Joey to the young cavalry officer Captain James Nicholls as the First World War starts. Albert tries to enlist in the army but is too young. Joey is trained for military operations and becomes attached to Topthorn, a black horse. The two horses are deployed to France with a flying column, but the Cavalry charges are hopelessly obsolete, and Nicholls and most of his fellow cavalrymen are killed. On the German side, two young brothers capture Joey and Topthorn and use them to pull an ambulance wagon. Joey and Topthorn are then put to pulling German heavy artillery, an exhausting task that kills horses quickly. By 1918, Albert has enlisted and is fighting in the Second Battle of the Somme. Joey escapes and gets entangled in barbed wire in no-man's land, where he is freed by a British and a German soldier. Albert, temporarily blinded, hears about the horse and reunites with Joey. Albert regains his eyesight as the war ends and plans to buy Joey, but Emilie's grandfather outbids him. However, Joey chooses to return to Albert, convincing the grandfather to give him back. Albert returns with Joey to his family's farm.
Albert Desiderio, a humble retired man, decides to hire a novelist to write his memoirs. But the amazing love story Albert shared with Solange during the 70's turns out to be the confession of a serial killer couple.
A young Algerian man named Malik is sent to a French prison. He rises through the criminal ranks, becoming a formidable player. The film explores his prison career, his relationships with other inmates, and his involvement in the criminal world both inside and outside the prison walls.
See You Up There follows the story of an unlikely duo, a talented painter and a cunning banker, who team up to pull off a swindle in post-World War I Paris. Their plan takes them through a series of thrilling and dangerous situations, showcasing the complexities of life and human nature in a war-torn society. As they navigate through the aftermath of the war, they encounter themes of corruption, survival, and the power of art.
At Eternity's Gate follows Vincent van Gogh during the last years of his life, focusing on his mental health struggles, artistic achievements, and the complex relationship with his brother Theo.
After suffering a stroke, Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby is left paralyzed except for his left eye. Using eye movements, he communicates and writes a memoir about his life struggle. Bauby's book is published two days before he dies.
In 1944, during the Nazi occupation of Paris, a Swedish consul uses diplomacy and persuasion to try to prevent the destruction of the city.
In Sarah's Key, a journalist in New York City, named Julia, is researching for an article about the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup during the Holocaust in 1942. Through her research, she discovers a disturbing secret about her husband's family and their connection to a young Jewish girl named Sarah. As Julia digs deeper into Sarah's story, she is confronted with the horrifying truth and the guilt that comes with it.
Zahia Ziouani, 17, dreams of becoming a conductor, while her twin sister Fettouma hopes to be a professional cellist. They want to make classical music accessible to everyone and create their own orchestra.
The French Minister is a hilarious political comedy that follows the story of a french minister who navigates the world of politics with wit and humor. Set in Paris, France, the minister faces various challenges and encounters colorful characters as he tries to make a difference in his role. With clever dialogue and comedic situations, this movie will keep you entertained from start to finish.
You Will Be My Son is a movie set in the beautiful wine region of Bordeaux, France. It tells the story of a father-son conflict as the main character struggles to gain his father's approval in the winemaking business. The plot explores themes of perfectionism, seeking perfection, and the complexity of family relationships.
By the Sea is a drama/romance movie that explores the struggles and challenges faced by a couple during their vacation in France. The film delves into themes of unhappiness, sexual frustration, and alienation. It portrays the complex dynamics of a failing marriage and the various emotions experienced by the characters. Through a kaleidoscopic shot of their lives, the movie highlights the impact of infidelity and the consequences it has on relationships.
A photographer's life changes dramatically when he accidentally kills his wife's lover and is forced to flee the country. He starts a new life from scratch, assuming a new identity and dealing with the consequences of his actions. As he navigates through a series of unexpected events and unwanted fame, he contemplates suicide and contemplates the meaning of success. The movie delves into themes of identity, fame, and the consequences of one's actions.
Lucienne is a prostitute in Paris. One day, she falls in love with a client, Maurice. However, their relationship is far from easy as they face challenges such as violence, streetwise people, and physical abuse.
Carré is the boss of the BRB (Brigade for the Repression of Banditry). 3 years earlier, he arrested a big mobster, Kancel. Today, thanks to an extraction, Kancel kidnaps the cop. He has 96 hours to elicit a single information: know who gave him.
The Beat That My Heart Skipped follows the story of a pianist who finds himself torn between his criminal activities and his love for music. As he navigates the dangerous world of crime, he must make difficult choices that will determine the course of his life.
Jean, the lead character in this psychological journey is torn by a search for his lost childhood, the overwhelming need to love a woman of his dreams (someone he has invented), and a struggle with his latent bisexuality. Jean finds some photos inside an automatic photo station that look like his mother who died soon after he was born. He starts to fantasize about the woman, giving her a name and identity and waiting for her to appear. During this time, he meets Carole and has an affair with her, all the while pretending he has this other relationship with the woman in the photo. Significantly, the couple who introduce him to Carole is childless, and they eventually split up - perhaps a comment on the importance of childhood to the adult world. In the end, Carole discovers that Jean's "other woman" has no real existence, causing a crisis that finds a symbolic expression as the last scenes close on the story.
In "Our Children," a woman's life starts to unravel as she spirals into depression and commits an unthinkable act. Set in Belgium, the movie explores themes of motherhood, family crisis, and the consequences of a deteriorating mental state.
Famous lawyer, Luc Germon adds Gilles Fontaine, one of the most powerful bosses in France, to his clients. He is suspected of having acquired a magnificent property, Villa Caprice, under questionable conditions.