442 French Films: A Classic Collection
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The Love LetterMovie · 2021 · 90mJonas, a man in his forties living in Paris, is still deeply in love with his ex-girlfriend Léa. After she rejects his attempt to rekindle their romance, he retreats to a café below. Instead of giving up, he begins writing her an extensive love letter, neglecting his responsibilities for the day. What starts as a final effort to win her back unexpectedly becomes a thoughtful reflection on his life. With the help of a sharp-tongued bartender and the café's regulars, Jonas confronts his past relationships, his uncertain future, and ultimately, himself.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.7 - 402
AmsterdamMovie · 2022 · 134m · Mystery, Comedy, DramaDuring the 1930s, three friends – a doctor, a nurse, and a lawyer – witness a murder. They then find themselves suspected of the crime and begin to unravel a shockingly elaborate scheme with far-reaching consequences.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 403
A FamilyMovie · 2024 · 82mFrench author Christine Angot travels to Strasbourg, her father's former city, where he passed away. It was there she first met him as a 13-year-old, and where he sexually abused her for years afterward. His wife and children still reside in Strasbourg. Angot brings a camera, seeking to confront her family and understand how they've responded to her father's long history of abuse. This film explores challenging perspectives on incest and family dynamics.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 404
EnnioMovie · 2022 · 156m · Documentary, Music, HistoryThis is a look at Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, beloved worldwide. A two-time Oscar winner, he created over five hundred unforgettable film scores.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.3 - 405
Sailing HomeMovie · 2024 · 118mJean-Paul, a passionate sailor, is struggling with debt and distant from his family. Seeking to regain control of his life, he joins Virtual Regatta, an online simulation of the Vendée Globe race. To fully immerse himself in the experience, Jean-Paul spends three months living aboard his boat in his garden. This unique journey becomes a path to reconnect with his family and, most importantly, with himself.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.9 - 406
Carnal SinsMovie · 2024 · 96mTo escape homophobic harassment, Nino relocates to a secluded house in the woods, a place rumored to be haunted by Almamula, a creature that punishes those who indulge in sexual sin. Surrounded by hushed tones, hidden desires, and fervent prayers, Nino's own curiosity and urges begin to emerge.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.3 - 407
Close Your EyesMovie · 2023 · 169m · Drama, MysteryJulio Arenas, a celebrated Spanish actor who vanished years ago, resurfaces in the public eye due to a television appearance.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 408
MaXXXineMovie · 2024 · 103m · Horror, ThrillerIn 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and hopeful actress Maxine Minx achieves her breakthrough. However, when a killer begins targeting the city's stars, a trail of violence threatens to expose Maxine's hidden history.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 409
MaigretMovie · 2022 · 88m · Mystery, DramaIn Paris, a young girl is discovered dead in a public square, dressed in an evening gown. Detective Maigret is assigned to the case, tasked with identifying the girl and determining the circumstances of her death.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 410
The Quiet GirlMovie · 2022 · 94m · DramaA shy, overlooked girl is sent to spend the summer with relatives. She begins to thrive under their care, but in this home where honesty is expected, she uncovers a hidden secret.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 411
Peter von KantMovie · 2022 · 85m · Drama, RomancePeter von Kant is a celebrated film director who maintains a cruel relationship with his assistant, Karl. He encounters Amir, a charming young man with limited means, through the actress Sidonie and becomes captivated by him. Peter offers Amir an apartment and assistance in pursuing a career in film. Amir quickly achieves stardom, but soon ends their relationship, leaving Peter to confront his own isolation.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.7 - 412
Meeting with Pol PotMovie · 2024 · 113mCambodia, 1978. Three French journalists are granted an exclusive interview with Pol Pot, the leader of the Khmer Rouge. The country appears prosperous, but beneath the surface, the regime is weakening and war with Vietnam looms. As the Khmer Rouge searches for scapegoats, a massive genocide unfolds in secret. What begins as a promising assignment gradually unravels, exposing the horrifying truth to the journalists. Their journey transforms into a terrifying nightmare. Based on journalist Elizabeth Becker's account in *When the War Was Over*.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9 - 413
Another WorldMovie · 2022 · 96m · DramaPhilippe Lemesle is an executive whose career decisions threaten to destroy his family. His and his wife's marriage is falling apart, damaged by the demands of his job. Philippe, a successful executive at an industrial company, struggles to meet his bosses’ shifting expectations – first needing a manager, then an enforcer. He must now confront what his life truly represents.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 414
The SouvenirMovie · 2019 · 119m · Romance, DramaA reserved film student becomes deeply involved with a captivating but unreliable older man, leading to a passionate and complicated relationship.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 415
The NorthmanMovie · 2022 · 137m · Action, Adventure, FantasyPrince Amleth is about to become a man when his father is murdered by his uncle, who then takes Amleth's mother captive. Twenty years later, Amleth is a Viking determined to rescue his mother, kill his uncle, and avenge his father's death.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 416
In the Sub for LoveMovie · 2024 · 86mA tactical submarine officer and a steward connect before she embarks on a 90-day underwater mission, spending their last four hours together. He unexpectedly accompanies her. Their relationship is tested as they navigate the confines of a military vessel, questioning if romance can truly flourish in such a demanding environment. The vastness of the oceans feels insignificant when their love is so profound.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 417
MegalopolisMovie · 2024 · 138m · Science Fiction, Drama, FantasyIn the futuristic city of New Rome, visionary architect Cesar Catilina envisions "Megalopolis," a revolutionary city designed to transform society. His plans face opposition from corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who prioritizes power and wealth. Caught in the middle is Julia, the mayor's daughter. Her love for Cesar forces her to confront difficult choices between loyalty to her father, personal ambition, and the future of humankind.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.2 - 418
Wow!Movie · 2023 · 98m · ComedyCatherine and Oracio, real estate agents, are showing potential buyers two properties. First, a spacious, upscale house with the possibility of a swimming pool and views of the RER. Then, a compact, contemporary apartment located in the prestigious Golden Triangle of Bougival.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.2 - 419
The Souvenir: Part IIMovie · 2021 · 108m · DramaFollowing a difficult relationship with a charming but controlling older man, Julie tries to understand her feelings for him while working on her graduation film. She struggles to distinguish truth from the stories he told her.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5 - 420
Singing JailbirdsMovie · 2022 · 106mBuilding on the success of his film "Django," Étienne Comar explores the world of a women's prison in "Singing Jailbirds." The film examines how music – specifically a repertoire of international songs – can bring people together within the confines of incarceration.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 421
InfestedMovie · 2023 · 106m · Horror, ThrillerThe tenants of a dilapidated Parisian apartment building find themselves fighting for survival against a relentless swarm of highly aggressive spiders that multiply at an alarming rate.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.6 - 422
The Novelist's FilmMovie · 2022 · 92m · DramaA novelist reconnects with a former colleague who now runs a bookstore. She then joins a walk with a film director and his wife, where she meets an actress and attempts to persuade her to collaborate on a film project.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 423
Persian LessonsMovie · 2020 · 127m · War, DramaFrance, 1942, under Nazi occupation. Gilles is arrested with other Jews and transported to a German concentration camp. To avoid immediate execution, he convinces the SS guards he is Persian. This deception earns him a dangerous assignment: to teach the camp commander, Koch, Farsi. Koch harbors dreams of opening a restaurant in Iran after the war. Gilles survives by creating new "Farsi" words each day and teaching them to Koch.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 424
Hear Me LoveMovie · 2024 · 116m · Comedy, Music, RomanceIn 1970s Paris and Rome, a writer working on his second novel finds inspiration and love with a renowned movie star.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.4 - 425
Falcon LakeMovie · 2022 · 100m · Drama, Romance, MysteryDuring a summer break, a reserved teenager navigates the complexities of growing up as he develops a surprising connection with an older girl, experiencing both the happiness and heartache of early adulthood.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 426
The Boy and the HeronMovie · 2023 · 124m · Animation, Adventure, FantasyDuring World War II, the teenage Mahito, grieving his mother's death, moves from Tokyo to the peaceful countryside to live with his new stepmother, Natsuko, who looks remarkably like his mother. As he struggles to adapt, Mahito finds himself in an increasingly bizarre environment, plagued by a recurring gray heron that both confuses and troubles him, and which calls him the "long-awaited one."IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 427
Grand TourMovie · 2024 · 129m · Drama, AdventureIn 1917 Burma (now Myanmar), a British diplomat prepares to marry his fiancée. However, following a sudden panic, he flees to Singapore, inadvertently setting her on a journey across Asia in pursuit.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 428
The BohemianMovie · 2022 · 141m · Drama, HistoryIt is 1764. For a year, Josef has struggled to establish himself in Venice, dreaming of a career as an opera composer. The city’s established composers make it difficult for him to find work as a violinist. However, he gains access to high society through a wealthy young woman, playing at salons. His fortunes change when he becomes involved with a libertine marquise, who cultivates his refinement and introduces him to a life of pleasure and freedom from religious constraints. Transformed by this experience, Josef receives an extraordinary commission: to compose an opera for the San Carlo, Europe's grandest theater.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 429
Who by FireMovie · 2024 · 155m · DramaJeff travels to a remote estate in the woods with his friend Max and Aliocha. They stay in the director's large cabin, and Jeff admires Blake Cadieux and feels drawn to Aliocha, Max's sister. Surrounded by the forest and the cabin, the young people consider ideas of freedom and ideals while observing the struggles of the older generation. The story explores the contrast between youthful innocence and the effects of past hurts as they learn about themselves and the world.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 430
Strangers by NightMovie · 2023 · 90m · Romance, DramaOn a packed subway train, a woman shoves a man, sparking a lively argument. Their playful disagreement is spirited and surprisingly endearing. Later, in a photo booth at the station, the two strangers share an awkward but intimate moment. Finally, they part ways, saying goodbye.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 431
Small, Slow But SteadyMovie · 2022 · 99m · DramaDuring the pandemic, a hearing-impaired woman pursuing a career in boxing faces the potential closure of her club and the declining health of its elderly president – her most ardent supporter – testing her resolve.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 432
Like a PrinceMovie · 2024 · 90mSouleyman, a 27-year-old boxing champion training for the Olympics with the French team, has his dreams shattered when he breaks his hand in a bar fight. Consequently, he's removed from the team and sent to the Château de Chambord to complete 400 hours of community service, working in the gardens collecting waste.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.6 - 433
The Belle from GazaMovie · 2024 · 76mDuring the filming of "Mr. Beautiful," I had a brief encounter with a woman. One of the cast members spoke to Selim Nassib in Arabic about her journey from Gaza to Tel Aviv to become a transsexual. I nicknamed her "La Belle de Gaza." Afterward, I searched for her throughout the film's production, using my camera to find her.IMDb 5.9TMDB 7.2 - 434
Official CompetitionMovie · 2021 · 114m · Comedy, DramaA billionaire filmmaker wants to make a legendary movie and insists on perfection. He hires acclaimed director Lola Cuevas to lead the project. Cuevas assembles a cast of stars: Félix Rivero, a popular Hollywood actor, and Iván Torres, a celebrated stage performer – both known for their talent and strong personalities, but not for getting along. Lola puts them through unusual challenges designed to force them to confront each other and their own careers. Will they survive the process when filming begins?IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 435
The Trouble with JessicaMovie · 2024 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, CrimeFacing severe financial hardship and the potential loss of their home, Sarah and Tom have secured a buyer for their London property. During a final dinner with their close friends Richard and Beth, an unexpected guest, Jessica, joins them.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0 - 436
Our BrothersMovie · 2022 · 92m · Drama, HistoryThis film draws inspiration from the events surrounding Malik Oussekine, a case of alleged police brutality that occurred on the night of December 5-6, 1986. It follows weeks of student protests against a university reform bill and the circumstances leading to the death of 22-year-old Malik Oussekine.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 437
Abbé Pierre - A Century of DevotionMovie · 2023 · 138m · HistoryThis is the story of Henri Grouès, who became known as Abbé Pierre. It follows his life from his involvement in the French Resistance during World War II to his later tireless work advocating for the poor and homeless.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 438
EOMovie · 2022 · 88m · Drama, AdventureSeen through the eyes of a donkey, the world is full of wonder. EO, a grey donkey with a wistful gaze, encounters both kind and cruel people as he journeys through life. He knows happiness and sorrow, fortune and misfortune, despair and unexpected joy. Yet, throughout it all, he never loses his inherent innocence.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 439
Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceMovie · 2024 · 105m · Comedy, Fantasy, HorrorFollowing a family loss, the Deetz family – three generations – returns to their hometown of Winter River. Lydia, still affected by Betelgeuse, experiences a dramatic shift when her teenage daughter, Astrid, unintentionally opens a gateway to the afterlife.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 440
Perfect DaysMovie · 2023 · 124m · DramaHirayama leads a quiet life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo, finding satisfaction in his predictable routine. He enjoys listening to cassette tapes, reading, and photographing trees. Chance meetings lead him to contemplate the beauty around him.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8 - 441
Leila's BrothersMovie · 2022 · 170m · DramaLeila, 40, has dedicated her life to caring for her parents and four brothers. They live in a family constantly beset by arguments and financial strain due to sanctions against Iran. As her brothers struggle to survive, Leila devises a plan.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6
