Movies and TvShows featuring "french-cinema" theme.

Alphonse is a chameleon-like man who sets out to fulfill all the wishes of women in order to overcome his own professional and marital crisis. Along the way, he reunites with his estranged father and discovers a new calling. However, his journey becomes risky and unconventional as he encounters a variety of unique and intriguing women.

Adèle, a young teenager, meets Emma, a woman with blue hair, and discovers desire as she navigates love and loss.

In pre-war Paris, two sisters who work as mediums are hired by a film director to investigate a case of paranormal activity. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover dark secrets and face personal challenges that test their bond and beliefs. The film explores themes of loss, sisterhood, and the blurred line between reality and illusion.

Curiosa is a biographical drama set in Paris in the 1890s, following the story of a woman exploring her sexuality through erotic and nude photography. The film delves into the complexities of relationships, sexual tension, and the exploration of desires. Inspired by a true story, it offers a unique perspective on love, passion, and the boundaries of societal norms.

Explore the fascinating life and career of Alice Guy-Blaché, a pioneering filmmaker often overlooked in the history of cinema. This documentary sheds light on her contributions to the industry and uncovers a hidden history of women in filmmaking.

Mia, still traumatized after surviving a terrorist attack, tries to recall the events by investigating her memories and retracing her steps.

After a car crash, a journalist's husband goes missing, leading her to uncover a government agency's falsified records. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers a hidden message in an airplane crash in the mountains, revealing a conflict of interest within the agency. With the help of a drone and her knowledge of computer security, she unravels the truth.

Hippocrates follows the story of a junior doctor in a Paris hospital who navigates the complexities of his profession as he deals with a wide range of medical cases, personal struggles, and cultural differences. The movie explores the themes of solidarity, guilt, and the journey into adulthood, all against the backdrop of the hectic and emotional world of healthcare.

Au Hasard Balthazar tells the story of a donkey named Balthazar who is passed through various owners, experiencing cruelty and suffering along the way. Through Balthazar's journey, the film explores themes of purity, misery, cruelty, and the injustices of society.

Mouchette is a 1967 French film directed by Robert Bresson. It tells the story of a 14-year-old girl named Mouchette, who lives in a rural village and faces various challenges in her life. She has a domineering father, a bedridden mother, and suffers from poverty. The film explores themes of humiliation, rage, and hate as Mouchette navigates her difficult circumstances. It is a minimalist movie based on the novel of the same name.

Beauty and the Beast (1946) is a surreal and enchanting French film based on the classic fairy tale. A young woman named Belle finds herself trapped in a grand chateau with a beastly man. As she learns to see beyond his monstrous exterior, they embark on an unexpected love story filled with deception, magic, and the power of true beauty.

France, 1974. The erotic film Emmanuelle, directed by Just Jaeckin, breaks all records for cinema attendance: the story of the creation of a sensual epic that marked a turning point in the struggle for sexual emancipation.

Based on a true story, 'Next Time I'll Aim for the Heart' follows a police officer who becomes obsessed with catching a psychopathic killer targeting young girls in a small town. As the officer's investigation intensifies, his own dark secrets and obsession with cleanliness start to be revealed. Will he be able to catch the killer before more innocent lives are lost?

A police investigation into the kidnapping of a young jewish man takes place over 24 days, in a case that has a strong echo with the Dreyfus affair. The aftermath of this case reveals the actulity of Antisemitism in France today.

In the crime-ridden streets of Paris, Police Commissioner Jean Letellier must track down a brutal serial killer while dealing with political pressure, personal demons, and a city on the edge of fear.

In a small French village in 1944, two rival groups of children engage in a war of buttons. Amidst the chaos and violence, friendships are formed and tested. The children learn about betrayal, loyalty, and the true cost of war.

Jean-Luc Godard is synonymous with cinema. With the release of Breathless in 1960, he established himself overnight as a cinematic rebel and symbol for the era's progressive and anti-war youth. Sixty-two years and 140 films later, Godard is among the most renowned artists of all time, taught in every film school yet still shrouded in mystery. One of the founders of the French New Wave, political agitator, revolutionary misanthrope, film theorist and critic, the list of his descriptors goes on and on. Godard Cinema offers an opportunity for film lovers to look back at his career and the subjects and themes that obsessed him, while paying tribute to the ineffable essence of the most revered French director of all time.

Marseille, July 1905. Nearly a teenager, Marcel Pagnol embarks in his last summer vacation before high school and returns, at last, to his beloved hills in Provence. What begins as a summer of boyhood adventures becomes one of the first loves, and unearthed secrets.

Fan-Fan the Tulip is set in 18th-century France during the Seven Years' War. Fan-Fan is a rogue adventure hero who joins the French Army to impress a king's daughter. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and engages in swordfights, social satire, and romantic drama. The film explores themes of social commentary, anti-war sentiments, and the plight of orphans. Fan-Fan's journey is filled with danger, intrigue, and unexpected twists.

The personal and professional story, told in first person, of Spanish actress Carmen Maura, director Pedro Almodóvar's first muse and a brilliant artist in her own right.