Movies and TvShows featuring "north-of-france" theme.
Diagnosed with leukemia, a successful orchestra conductor learns that he is adopted, and his younger brother is in a village marching band. The conductor decides to help them win a regional contest.
This Is Our Land follows the story of a nurse in a rural area of the north of France who becomes involved in a local election campaign led by a far-right political party. As she navigates the dark pasts and manipulative tactics of the party, she must also confront her own beliefs and values.
My Golden Days is a movie set in the 1980s that follows the life of Paul Dédalus, a middle-aged anthropologist, reminiscing about his teenage years and the formative events that shaped his adult life. The story revolves around his relationship with Esther, an elusive and wild woman, and their tumultuous romance. As Paul reflects on his past, he grapples with themes of identity, obsession, and the fleeting nature of youth. The movie explores the complexities of love, the lasting impact of our actions, and the bittersweet nostalgia that comes with the passage of time.
In the midst of World War II, the residents of a small village in France find themselves facing the harsh realities of war. As a young boy befriends a British soldier and a schoolteacher tries to protect her students, they navigate through personal loss, propaganda, and the struggle for survival.
Rama, a literature professor and novelist, travels to Saint-Omer to observe the trial of Laurence Coly, a Senegalese immigrant accused of leaving her daughter on a beach. Rama, who is pregnant and in a mixed-race relationship, connects with Coly and plans to write a modern-day retelling of the Medea myth. As she learns more about Coly's life, Rama becomes increasingly anxious about her own life and pregnancy.
My Piece of the Pie is a comedy-drama film set in London and Paris. It tells the story of a cleaning lady who loses her job due to financial speculation and forms an unlikely bond with a wealthy trader. The film explores themes of social contrast, capitalism, and the struggles of single mothers. As the cleaning lady tries to overcome her financial difficulties, she gets involved in protests and confronts the challenges of the modern world.
A police investigation into the murder of a young girl in a poverty-stricken area of northern France.
The Invisibles follows the story of a homeless woman trying to rebuild her life. She faces challenges like finding shelter, seeking a job, and dealing with her dark past. With the help of a social worker and a group therapy program, she begins her journey towards social integration. The movie explores themes of poverty, broken families, and self-esteem through a mix of dark humor and heartfelt moments.
During World War I, a British soldier is sent to a French village to disarm a time bomb set by the Germans. He discovers that the village is filled with colorful characters and falls in love with a young woman who believes he is the king of hearts.
In the rural countryside of Flanders, Belgium, a young farmer named Demester experiences the horrors of war as he is sent to the Middle East. The trauma and violence of the war seep into his daily life, leading to a mental breakdown and a series of tragic events. Flanders is a deeply disturbing portrayal of the effects of war on individuals and communities.
In a seaside village in the 1900s, with a backdrop of levitation, strange disappearances, and stereotypes, the local policeman investigates a series of mysterious events involving cannibalism and love.
Not My Type is a romantic comedy about a provincial hair stylist named Jennifer who lives in Arras, a small town in the north of France. She leads a simple life until she meets a philosophy teacher named Pierre. Despite their differences and an initial dislike for each other, they form a deep connection and embark on a journey of self-discovery and love.
Li'l Quinquin is a TV show set in a small town in rural France where a local policeman investigates bizarre crimes, including murder and decapitated bodies. The show explores themes of racism, mental disability, and extramarital affairs.
Thanks Boss! is a hilarious comedy documentary that takes a satirical look at the capitalist society and the effects of corporate downsizing and unemployment. Through hidden-camera pranks, the film exposes the absurdities of the business world, highlighting the struggles of the working class and critiquing the concept of capitalism.
Bastien is twenty years old and has been an activist for five years in the main extreme right party. When the presidential campaign begins, he's invited by his superior to commit even further. Initiated into the art of decking himself out like a politician, he starts to dream of a career, but old demons surge forth...
Une belle équipe (2019) tells the story of a female soccer team in a small village in the north of France. The team, made up of diverse characters, overcomes various challenges as they strive to succeed in their soccer matches. Along the way, they navigate personal struggles, including an ex-convict trying to rebuild her life, a female police officer dealing with societal expectations, and a soccer player with dreams of playing professionally. Through friendship, teamwork, and determination, the team faces both triumphs and setbacks, proving that anything is possible when you have the right support.
Marie lives alone with her 16 year old son. She struggles to get by with this teenager who gets deeper and deeper in violence and juvenile delinquency. Speaking sentimentally, things are not going better: the relationship with her lover has come to an end. It may seems depressing, but Marie doesn’t give up, even if love seems to be an inaccessible dream. But love, there is. We can feel the affection of this mother for her troublesome child, thanks to Mathilde Seigner, who gives an astonishing performance. A subtle directing, a strong and captivating story, in short: a must see.
Twelve-year old Theo plays for a local soccer club and has enough talent to eventually go pro. But his father has been on a self-destructive spiral ever since he started drinking and got divorced, and Theo feels powerless and anxious as he watches his dad slowly destroying his own life. But he refuses to give up on him. When a recruiter for a prestigious British club takes notice of him, Theo sees an opportunity to rekindle his father’s hope, but despite all his efforts he is not selected. So he decides to lie and say he was, hoping to make his father happy and proud. Theo’s dad is so overjoyed that he puts all his heart into helping his son prepare for “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” gradually regaining his taste for life and motivation for the future. Until the lie reaches unforeseen proportions and completely spins out of control. Thankfully, Theo’s little lie has already operated big change and generated so much hope, that life is able to get back on track. Only better!
Natacha (25), a young single parent who works as a fast-food waitress, struggles to raise her 8-year-old son Enzo. Torn between a strong desire for independence and the comfort that her mother Irène unfailingly wants to provide for them, Natacha feels trapped. Her encounter with Walid, who is waiting to save enough money to pay for his crossing to England will open new horizons for her.
Elisa, on a verge of divorce, leaves Paris with her son Noe to settle in her hometown of Dunkerque to find the biological mother who gave her up for adoption 30 years before.