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French and French-language Films

French and French-language Films, Northern European Films

La Venue de l’avenir: reflecting on family history and the past, but not advocating for preserving what is valuable

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Cédric Klapisch “La Venue de l’avenir” / “The Colours of Time” (2025) A derelict country house in Normandy, long abandoned by its last occupant, is an…

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French and French-language Films

En Fanfare!: celebrating the power of community action and support against hostile corporate and government forces

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Emmanuel Courcol, “En Fanfare!” (English title: “My Brother’s Band”) (2024) Initially the advertising for “En Fanfare!” suggested this was going to be fairly straightforward light-hearted fare…

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British Films, French and French-language Films

The Substance: devastating satirical critique of Western culture’s obsession with surface appearances and material worth

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Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance” (2024) It may be called “The Substance” but this film’s style – in its boldly colourful (and confrontational) visual style, its minimal…

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French and French-language Films, Northern European Films

Complètement cramé! – feel-good comedy on the importance of hope and helping others as a way of helping oneself

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Gilles Legardinnier, “Complètement cramé! / Mr Blake at your service!” (2023) It’s twee and artificial in style, but nevertheless this light French comedy-drama film highlights the…

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