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.
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.
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.
CoinCoin and the Extra-Humans is a comedy TV show set in a rural setting in the north of France. It follows the absurd and humorous adventures of CoinCoin, a lesbian teenager, and a group of incompetent police officers as they investigate unexplained phenomena, including clones, extraterrestrial objects, and an impending apocalypse.
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.
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.
A police investigation into the murder of a young girl in a poverty-stricken area of northern France.
A group of teenagers from the same neighborhood are chosen to participate in the production of a feature film that takes place during the summer. They navigate the challenges of filmmaking while dealing with their personal struggles and dynamics within the group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Isabelle Adjani is Carole Matthieu – a workplace physician employed in a call centre who has become emotionally involved in the suffering of her humiliated co-workers.
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.
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.
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!
A social drama about a woman who is obligated to return to her parents’ home and agrees to work for her uncle in a doghouse.
A blackmailer threatens to expose secrets about an unsolved murder in Doulac.
Stanislas Oscar Seminario, aka SOS, is a young explorer, just back from Africa, visiting old friends: the Pescara's. But the father keeps receiving anonymous letters. And soon a mysterious murder is committed. SOS begins to investigate...