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What’s on French streaming channels in November and December

From one of the biggest political scandals of recent decades to learning more about a French national icon - here's a look at the dramas and documentaries coming up on French TV and film screenings services.

Published: 17 November 2023 16:10 CET
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A person watching television. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

It’s cold, dark and wet outside – so maybe it’s a good time to settle down in front of the TV, and keep warm. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up on the major streaming channels in France. 

All the Light We Cannot See – Netflix

Available now

Director Shawn Levy knows how to tug a heart-string – and is brave enough and smart enough to pull off an adaptation of this Pulitzer Prize-winning and much-loved novel, about a blind French teenager and a German soldier whose paths collide in occupied Saint-Malo as the Allied invasions nears. You may even forgive Mark Ruffalo’s attempt at an accent by the end…

The Billionaire, The Butler, and the Boyfriend – Netflix

Available now

Documentary examining how a personal conflict between the world’s wealthiest woman – L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, who died in 2017 – and her daughter spiralled into national scandal.

Ex president Nicolas Sarkozy is still embroiled in various court cases relating to the scandal. 

Jane par Charlotte – Disney Plus

Available now

Something of a tribute to Jane Birkin, this very personal voyage-of-discovery documentary, filmed by daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg reveals as much about the film maker as it does its subject. 

Nouveaux Riches – Netflix

Available now

A con artist turns to a crypto millionaire for urgent help after a high-stakes game of poker goes badly wrong. Zoé Marchal and Nassim Lyes star in Julien Royal’s latest Netflix offering.

Santa et Cie – Disney Plus

Available now

A variation on the unwitting-hero-saves-Christmas theme. And this time it’s Santa  himself who has to do the work, after all 92,000 of his toy-making elves fall ill, and the bearded one has to scour Earth for a cure. Alain Chabat, best known as one part of French comedy group Les Nuls, stars.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – Netflix

Available now 

One for the geek in your life – an anime update of Edgar Wright’s witty and warm-hearted 2010 comic book adventure, in which the bass-playing, garlic bread-eating slacker hero battles the seven evil exes of his dream girlfriend.

Doctor Who – Disney Plus

From November 25th

Doctor Who gets a new home outside the UK and Ireland, starting with the first of the under-new/old-management specials, as Russell T Davies brings back David Tennant (aka ‘Fourteen’) and Catherine Tate (aka The DoctorDonna) for a few adventures before Ncuti Gatwa takes control of the Tardis.

Un Stupéfiant Noël – Amazon Prime

From December 8th

Arthur Sanigou – the director behind the ridiculously funny Vengeance au Triple Galop – helms this seasonal body-swap comedy with a twist, in which a dour, workaholic cop and a hapless character from a Christmas movie find themselves leading each other’s lives at just the wrong, or right, time…

The Bad Guy – Amazon Prime

From December 8th

Crime drama meets dark comedy as a Sicilian public prosecutor, who has dedicated his life to putting mafia-types behind bars, goes rogue after he’s accused of being a crime syndicate high-up.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget – Netflix

From December 15th

Family Christmases and Aardman animation go together like … well, family Christmases and Aardman animation. You know the Great Escape story of the original, much-loved 2000 animated film. This time, those pesky chickens are trying to break back in…

Maestro – Netflix

From December 20th

Bradley Cooper was in front and behind the camera, and had a hand in the script of this biopic of composer Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein (Carey Mulligan). Given the success of his directorial debut A Star Is Born, expect good things from his second stint in the big chair…

Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Disney Plus

From December 20th

Rick Riordan’s family friendly gods-and-monsters fantasy novels should be perfect TV and cinema adaptation fare, but the two films to date haven’t exactly enamoured fans. This time, Riordan has had some input as Disney takes the plunge with a TV series version of the first book in the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles. Here’s hoping for better fortunes. 

Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire – Netflix

From December 22nd

The Seven Samurai set in space is far from a new concept, but director-producer Zack Snyder works his magic on the oft-mined formula for the first part of what’s described as an, “epic science-fantasy event decades in the making”. One thing’s for sure, it’ll be spectacular. Algerian actor Sofia Boutella – who you may recognise from Kingsmen: The Secret Service, Star Trek Beyond and Tom Cruise’s The Mummy – stars.

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FILM

French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2024

Lost in Frenchlation – the cinema club that screens French films with English subtitles – has seven screenings in store for May 2024.

Published: 18 April 2024 17:57 CEST
French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2024

Lost in Frenchlation has plenty in store for English-speakers looking to enjoy French cinema this May in Paris.

With seven films on the docket this month, there will be something for everyone. On top of that, there are plenty of fun extras in store – two Q&As with directors, two walking tours, and one comedy show. As usual, come early to chit-chat and enjoy pre-drinks. 

You can also subscribe to the weekly Lost in Frenchlation newsletter with more updates here, or visit their website Lost in Frenchlation.

Pas de vagues

Friday, May 3rd

Club de L’Etoile, 14 Rue Troyon, 75017 Paris

Directed by Teddy Lussi-Modeste, this film tells the story of Julien, a young literature teacher, who is accused of sexual misconduct by one of his students, Leslie. As he tries to prove his innocence, the situation gets more complicated with rumours spiralling and threats mounting from the girl’s older brother and his friends. 

Stick around after the screening for a Q&A with the director.

Pre-drinks will start at 7pm, followed by the screening at 8pm. 

Tickets – Between €10 to €12, depending on your situation. You can reserve them here.

PasDeVagues_TLR-IS_H264_HD-239_24p_WEB20_EN_20240229-M141 from Lost in Frenchlation on Vimeo.

Première Affaire

Sunday, May 5th

Luminor, 20 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris

The film follows Nora, a young, newly graduated lawyer who tries to make sense of the cruelty of the world while handling her first criminal case. Trying to keep up with challenges in her professional and private life, she starts to question her life choices.

There will also be a Q&A with the director, Victoria Musiedlak, after the screening.

You are welcome to arrive early for pre-drinks at 7pm, followed by the screening at 8pm.

Tickets – Ranging from €7 to €11. You can reserve them here.

Anatomie d’une chute

Sunday, May 12th

Club de L’Etoile,14 Rue Troyon, 75017 Paris

Join Lost in Frenchlation for their final screening of the award-winning film ‘Anatomie d’une chute’. The film follows Sandra, a German writer, her French husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel who live a secluded life in the French Alps. When Samuel dies unexpectedly, Sandra is suspected of having played a role in his death. She tries to prove her innocence, but throughout the trial, the intimate details of the couple’s life together are uncovered.

Pre-drinks will start at 7pm, with the screening at 8pm. There will be a short introduction to the film prior to the screening by its translator.

Tickets – Between €10- €12. Book them here 

L’Auberge Espagnole

Friday, May 17th

L’Entrepôt, 7 Rue Francis de Pressensé, 75014 Paris

Known as ‘Pot Luck’ in English, the classic comedy by Cédric Klapisch follows Parisian Xavier as he decides to take a year abroad in Spain during his last year of university. He finds himself in a flat-share with students from across Europe, and they try to navigate life together through language and cultural barriers.

The screening will start at 8pm, with drinks beforehand at 7pm.

You can also join the ‘Montmartre Amélie walking tour’ from 5pm to 7pm. Tickets are separate and cost €17 and can be purchased here.

Tickets (for the film) – Between €5 to €8.50. You can buy them here.

Madame Hofmann

Thursday, May 23rd

Luminor, 20 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris

This film follows Sylvie Hofmann, who has spent the last 40 years working as a nurse at the North Hospital of Marseille. She spends her life juggling different responsibilities from her patients to her sick mother and her husband and daughter. Now, she has to decide whether to think about herself for once, and whether or not retirement is the next step.

Arrive early for pre-drinks at 7pm, followed by the screening at 8pm.

Tickets – From €7 to €11. You can purchase them here.

La vie de ma mère

Sunday, May 26th

Le Balzac,1 Rue Balzac, 75008 Paris

Directed by Julien Carpentier, this film follows Pierre, a successful florist whose life is turned upside down when his mother, Judith, who he has not seen in two years turns up out of the blue. Judith suffers from bipolar disorder and had been living in a clinic, but she escaped and made her way to Pierre. While Pierre’s first thought is to bring his mother back to the clinic, things do not go according to plan and the two end up having a transformative reunion.

With the screening taking place on Mother’s Day in France, arrive early for a special ‘Women of Paris’ walking tour from 5pm to 7pm. Tickets are separate from the film and cost €17. You can purchase them here.

The pre-drinks will start at 7pm, with the screening at 8pm. 

Tickets – Ranging from : €5.50 to €11.50. You can reserve here.

Et plus si affinités

Thursday, May 30th

L’Arlequin, 76 Rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris

Directed by Olivier Ducray and Wilfried Meance, follow the story of a couple, Xavier and Sophie, exhausted by 25 years together. When Sophie has the idea to invite their upstairs neighbours, Adèle and Alban, to dinner, Xavier is not too thrilled. A somewhat awkward dinner ensues.

Arrive early for pre-drinks at 7pm and a comedy show by comedian Jono Duffy. The screening will start at 8pm.

Tickets – From €13 to €15. You can reserve tickets here.

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