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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

French films with English subtitles to watch in November 2025

Lost in Frenchlation screens eight French films with English subtitles in Paris during November, featuring post-screening drinks and director Q&As.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Marion Cotillard at 50: the actor's 20 best films - ranked!

In her breakout film, modern great Marion Cotillard supplies annoying-girlfriend comic relief for Samy Naceri's gallivanting Marseille taxi driver. The spunkiness and sultriness she gives out in every scene is small beer for her but you've got to start somewhere. There are worse places than in this French box office ram-raider, which spawned a franchise. Beguiling Innocence. Photograph: Collection Christophel/Alamy
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Kitchen Brigade review heartfelt French cooking comedy shows migrants the ropes

Kitchen Brigade reduces the plight of undocumented immigrant teenagers to a white-savior narrative, offering charismatic young actors little depth amid tonal shifts and dated storytelling.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

PODCAST: What's next for strikes in France and are Americans being ripped off in Paris?

France faces political crisis with widespread strikes, disputed protest figures, tourist price discrepancies in Paris, enduring bullfighting traditions, and confusing French film titles.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Better Days review modest, honest study of woman trying to grapple with a drinking problem

French drama portrays a mother's hidden alcoholism, rehab struggles and stigma, with a strong lead performance but uneven supporting roles and an implausible desert subplot.
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fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

French films with English subtitles to watch in October 2025

Lost in Frenchlation presents eight French films with English subtitles in Paris in October, featuring director Q&As and a French New Wave walking tour.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pepe le Moko review mysterious and passionately despairing French noir with a luminous Jean Gabin

Pepe le Moko (1937) portrays a charismatic Parisian criminal sheltered yet confined in Algiers' Casbah, inspiring Hollywood remakes and Casablanca's noir lineage.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?

France played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, yet its representation in cinema remains sparse.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

French films with English subtitles to watch in July 2025

Lost in Frenchlation highlights diverse French cinema through screenings, aiming to engage language beginners with classic and contemporary films.
fromThe Local France
3 years ago

Puns, sex and urban legends: How English film titles are translated into French

The French translation of 'Groundhog Day' as 'un jour sans fin' encapsulates the film's essence, illustrating how some cultural concepts become untranslatable. It reflects countless repetitiveness.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Three Friends review charm aplenty in super-tasteful comedy that couldn't be more French

The film cleverly explores love and relationships through a comedic lens, capturing quintessentially French cultural themes.
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fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Cannes 2025: A Private Life, The Disappearance of Josef Mengele | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jodie Foster makes her leading role debut in French film 'A Private Life,' navigating complex themes of identity and perception.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

French films with English subtitles to watch in June 2025

Lost in Frenchlation showcases diverse French films with English subtitles, promoting appreciation among beginners.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
5 months ago

What Does the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Nudity Ban Mean?

Cannes 2025 faces criticism over controversial dress code amid a reckoning of sexual misconduct within French cinema.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Gerard Depardieu's conviction was a historic moment for #MeToo in France

Gerard Depardieu's conviction marks a significant turning point in the French #MeToo movement, signifying that no one is above the law.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
5 months ago

French screen star Depardieu convicted of sexual assault

Gerard Depardieu received an 18-month suspended sentence for sexual assault and must register as a sex offender.
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fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault

Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual assault on two women, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement in French cinema.
France politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assaults on movie set

Gerard Depardieu was convicted of sexual assault and given an 18-month suspended sentence, marking a significant moment for #MeToo in France.
France politics
fromnypost.com
5 months ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on set

Gerard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual assault and received an 18-month suspended sentence, reinforcing the importance of consent.
Paris food
fromwww.thelocal.fr
5 months ago

French screen star Depardieu convicted of sexual assault

Gerard Depardieu received an 18-month suspended sentence for sexual assault and must register as a sex offender.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Paris-based thriller offers fresh inside take on French-Tamil community

Little Jaffna redefines Tamil representation in French cinema, depicting cultural heritage and addressing the impacts of Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict.
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fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

The Return of "My Favorite Season," a Great Modern Melodrama

Téchiné's innovative melodrama style reflects deep emotional engagement, championed through his collaborations with actress Catherine Deneuve.
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2025

Lost in Frenchlation is a cinema club in Paris that screens French films with English subtitles, enhancing appreciation for French cinema among language learners.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Holy Cow review unlikely French teen cheesemaker drama with a big heart

Holy Cow impressively combines personal struggles and rural authenticity, highlighting the journey of a teenage delinquent in pursuit of a cheesemaking competition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Too original for just one medium': Agnes Varda's Paris photographs go on show

Agnes Varda's artistic journey spanned photography and film, culminating in a monumental legacy as a pioneering figure in French cinema and art.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
6 months ago

FilmWatch Weekly: 'Misericordia,' 'When Fall Is Coming,' Alex Garland's 'Warfare,' and much more * Oregon ArtsWatch

Rural French villages harbor deep secrets, explored in films like Misericordia, revealing the intertwining of beauty and darkness.
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