**1810:** Renata Plancher, cousin of Napoleon, Jean Plancher, and their son Baptiste run an inn, "Chez Bonaparte," in Paris, Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Jean complains that the Emperor has shown them no regard since coming to power. **1695:** Count Philippe Honoré de Roche Saint-Pierre, cousin of Louis XIV, was dismissed from Versailles by the king. He lives with his wife Marie-Louise at the Château de La Croûtinière, 250 kilometers from Versailles. **1430:** François d'Arc is the cousin of Joan of Arc. He lives in Domrémy, Joan's birthplace, with his wife Ysabeau and Gaspard, a sheep breeder. François tries by all means to free his cousin, who is imprisoned by the Burgundians. **1:** Yorik is the cousin of Vercingetorix. He lives at the salt mine of Marsal, in Gallo-Roman Moselle, with his wife Maëlle, his son Briac, his daughter Gwénola, Burgal, Maëlle's brother, and Lena, Yorik's mother.
Chef's Table: France is a TV show that takes viewers on a culinary journey through the culture and cuisine of France. Each episode focuses on a different renowned chef, showcasing their unique style and culinary expertise. From traditional French dishes to innovative creations, Chef's Table: France highlights the passion and artistry behind French cooking.
November 13: Attack on Paris is a TV show that delves into the events of the terrorist attacks that took place in Paris on November 13, 2015. Through interviews and real footage, the series explores the shocking acts of violence that occurred and the impact they had on the city and its people.
Mon Oncle follows the story of a factory worker named Monsieur Hulot as he navigates the complexities of modern life in a suburban neighborhood. The film explores themes of technology, modernity, and the contrast between traditional and automated homes. Through visual and physical comedy, Mon Oncle provides a lighthearted critique of societal progress.
In 'The Wing or the Thigh?', a restaurant owner finds himself in a battle to protect his business from an evil industrialist. With the help of his son and a group of eccentric characters, he must use his wit and culinary skills to outsmart his opponent. This French comedy from 1976 combines humor, food, and social satire to create a delightful and entertaining story.
Francofonia delves into the complex history of the Louvre Museum in Paris during the Nazi occupation of France. It reveals the intertwined stories of the museum's director, the Nazi officer responsible for protecting the museum, and the museum's priceless art collection.
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.
The Life of Emile Zola (1937) is a movie based on the true story of Emile Zola, a famous French writer. The film focuses on his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair, a scandalous political and judicial event in 19th-century France. Zola's fearless crusade to expose the truth and clear the name of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer wrongly accused of treason, becomes a powerful testament to the fight against injustice.
Follow the journey of a man and his beloved cow as they embark on an unexpected adventure filled with love, friendship, and solidarity. This heartwarming tale explores themes of humility, cultural differences, and the power of the human spirit.
The Legend of the Holy Drinker follows the story of a homeless man in Paris who is struggling with alcoholism. He forms a complex relationship with his daughter, as he tries to overcome his addiction and find his place in society. The film explores themes of redemption, family, and the consequences of addiction.
The tumultuous life of Arthur Rimbaud, the cursed poet, who completed his masterwork at the age of twenty, became an arms dealer and died at thirty-seven; and his passionate relationship with Paul Verlaine, full of wanderings, storms and falling out.
Baxter, Vera Baxter is a 1977 avant-garde film that delves into the story of a woman named Baxter and her journey through an existential crisis. The film explores themes of disillusionment, loneliness, and identity as Baxter navigates through her artistic creation and a series of long takes. Set against the backdrop of the Brazilian music scene and the French countryside, the film takes a unique approach to storytelling, blending elements of drama, mystery, and erotica.
Follow the incredible journey of Louis de Funès, a famous French actor known for his slapstick humor and choleric personality, through archive footage and interviews. This biographical portrait offers an insight into the life of a legend in French cinema.
Each night in Paris, hundreds of men and women anonymously use telephone lines that date from the German Occupation and are no longer listed to talk to each other, to love each other. These people, shipwrecked lovers, are dying to love, to escape the abyss of solitude.
Nathalie Granger is a drama film released in 1972. The story revolves around the lives of two women living in a small French village. The film explores themes of loneliness, female identity, and the disillusionment that comes with everyday life. With experimental narrative techniques and a focus on the female body, Nathalie Granger offers a unique perspective on the struggles of women in society.
The full soundtrack to Marguerite Duras' 1975 film India Song, about a French ambassador's wife in 1930s India, is here repurposed with all new cinematography. As we hear all the dialogue of a bygone movie, we travel visually through images of absence and decay, bereft of life. It's the ghost of a film, and a further commentary on colonialism.
In a secluded hotel circumscribed by a dense forest Max and Alissa Thor meet Stein and Elisabeth. Max, a professor of future history and an aspiring author, is immediately attracted to the brooding wife of industrialist Bernard Alione, Elisabeth, who is recovering from a miscarriage. Stein, a German Jew and potential writer, is infatuated by Alissa, Max's young wife and former student. During their sojourn the guests' identities gradually meld.
The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist in 2004, followed by the publishing of twelve satirical cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that was commissioned for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provides the incendiary framework for Daniel Leconte's provocative documentary, It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks.
This new documentary by the father-and-son directing team of Daniel and Emmanuel Leconte pays tribute to the 11 journalists of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo who were killed in the January 2015 attack by radical Islamic extremists.
In early twentieth-century Brittany, two peasants marry, have a son, and live in traditional Breton ways: three generations under one roof, a division of labor between the sexes, elders' stories at night, politics and religion during their little free time. Times are hard: la Chienne du Monde drives some to suicide; Ankou (death) is close at hand. Pierre is born into this republican family, his lyric childhood interrupted by the outbreak of war and his father's conscription. He learns his catechism and, as a child of a Reds, also reveres school. His grandfather and father often put him on their shoulders, giving him a ride on the horse of pride.