Movies and TvShows featuring "southern-france" theme.
Annie and Peter Mayle decide, in their own words, to take the plunge: they quit their jobs as a tax investigator and an advertising executive and move to Provence in the south of France. Their experience in their first month go from outstanding to downright puzzling. They adore the food and wine but do encounter amusing cultural barriers from the lengthy discussion every time they go to the butcher, to the plumber who promises to come back but is unseen for the the next month. They also learn that their old friends in England are lining up to visit them in the summer.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the story of two con artists, Lawrence Jamieson and Freddy Benson, who are both experts in their field. They meet in Southern France and decide to compete against each other to see who can successfully scam an American heiress out of her money. As they engage in a variety of hilarious schemes and encounters, the competition between them intensifies. Along the way, they encounter seduction, disguises, and unexpected twists that keep the audience entertained. In the end, the question remains: who will come out on top?
A rare book dealer, Dean Corso, is hired by a wealthy collector to validate a copy of a demon text. As he travels to assess the other known copies, he is pursued by the wife of the previous owner, encounters mysterious engravings and murders, and discovers that the secret to the Nine Gates can be found in a combination of all three copies. In the end, he is able to travel through the ninth portal with the help of a mysterious girl.
A bumbling but lovable gendarme is assigned to Saint-Tropez, where he gets involved in various comedic misadventures and attempts to solve a case of a stolen painting.
Fat Girl (2001) is a provocative drama set in southern France during the summer vacation. It follows the story of a teenage girl, Anaïs, and her experiences with sexuality, sibling rivalry, and the dynamics within her family. The film explores themes of coming-of-age, loss of virginity, and the dark consequences of sexual coercion.
A music producer on vacation in southern France becomes entangled in a love triangle and a murder mystery, leading to tension, jealousy, and deadly consequences.
The Crawley family travels to the South of France to explore the mystery surrounding the dowager countess's newly acquired villa. As they delve deeper, they unravel secrets and navigate through the world of aristocracy, class differences, and unexpected inheritances.
In this comedy, a man on vacation in Europe gets mistaken for a criminal and finds himself involved in a dangerous adventure. Along the way, he encounters car chases, drug smuggling, and a diamond heist. With the help of a manicurist and a stuttering gangster, he must navigate his way through the chaos and clear his name.
La Belle Noiseuse is a drama film set in the French countryside. It revolves around the artistic creation of a painter and his relationship with a young female model. The film showcases the deep cleavage between the artist's inhibition and eroticism, as well as the challenges faced in the creative process. Based on a novel, this modern-day adaptation delves into the complexities of a man-woman relationship and the art of painting. With its stunning oil paintings and charcoal drawings, La Belle Noiseuse takes viewers on a provocative journey through the world of art and desire.
Set in the French Riviera, the film revolves around Juliette, an orphan girl who becomes the center of a love triangle between two brothers. Marital infidelity, sexual attraction, and the manipulative nature of the characters make for a captivating drama.
In 'The Return of the Pink Panther,' Inspector Clouseau is on the trail of a stolen diamond known as the 'Pink Panther.' As he investigates, he must also contend with a notorious cat burglar who is causing chaos. With his classic bumbling style, Clouseau navigates through false accusations, absurd situations, and a cast of eccentric characters to solve the case.
To Catch a Thief is a 1955 mystery romance thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It follows a retired jewel thief, John Robie, who is suspected of returning to his old ways when a series of burglaries occur on the French Riviera. In order to clear his name, Robie must catch the real thief while navigating a web of jealousy, deception, and danger.
Welcome to the Sticks (2008) is a comedy film that tells the story of a postal worker who is forced to relocate to a small town in northern France. Despite his initial resistance, he eventually discovers the warm hospitality and community spirit of the locals, challenging his preconceived notions and breaking down cultural barriers.
In a 19th-century boarding school in southern France, a strict and harsh headmistress controls the girls with cruelty and punishment. The school becomes a place of fear and isolation, as the girls are subjected to bullying, humiliation, and mistreatment. As tensions rise, a mysterious person begins to threaten the girls' lives, leading to a series of chilling events filled with danger and darkness.
Adrien, an attractive dancer whose career was shattered by a motorcycle accident, squanders his youth in idleness. His life changes when he meets Margot, who lives off scams and amorous manipulations. Together, they embark on a journey of love, secrets, and deception.
Swimming Pool (2003) is a crime drama and mystery film that follows a successful crime fiction writer named Sarah Morton. She decides to take a break from her hectic life and goes to stay at her publisher's secluded villa in the South of France. In this idyllic setting, Sarah's peaceful retreat takes an unexpected turn when her publisher's daughter, Julie, arrives unannounced. As the two women spend time together, Sarah becomes intrigued by Julie's wild and promiscuous lifestyle. As Sarah delves deeper into Julie's world, her own fantasies start to blur with reality, and she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of seduction and manipulation. Swimming Pool is a suspenseful and erotic thriller that explores themes of desire, identity, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.
Antoine Verlaque, Investigating Judge in Aix-en-Provence with his romantic partner Marine Bonnet, investigates the murders, mysteries, and dark underbelly of their idyllic home in the south of France.
A woman's life in southern France is disrupted when a mysterious American soldier appears and becomes obsessed with her, leading to a series of violent events.
A lawyer is sent to Monaco to defend a woman accused of murder. While there, he becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with a weather girl and a mysterious femme fatale. As he navigates the world of high society and scandalous affairs, he finds himself questioning his own desires and priorities.
Vagabond is a drama film that tells the story of a young woman who becomes a vagabond after leaving her home in southern France. She wanders through rural settings, facing poverty and homelessness. The film explores themes of freedom, loneliness, and survival.