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3 best films according to the press:

1: All beauty and bloodshed – 4.2/5

“Filmmaker Laura Poitras and photographer Nan Goldin, forming an eventful alliance, offer us an incredible film of our time: both a retrospective and a manifesto of what art, life and political struggle can do – the triangle they can prepare. ” by Luke Chessell (Liberation)

“The frozen faces of the Sacklers facing the victims’ families will not be forgotten, nor will the faces of the aged Goldin’s parents, imprinted with the disapproval and shame of a corrupt society.” By Nicholas Schaller (L’Obs)

2nd: blind steps – 3.8/5

“A filmmaker well aware of the theories of photography (Sontag, Barthes, Didi-Huberman) investigates the concrete with adequate patience and vigilance. By Nicolas Geneix (positive)

“Photographs Taken by Deportees Confronting the Present Reality of Place: A Vertiginous Temporal Shock”. By Francois Écager (Télérama)

3rd draw: Good man – 3.6/5

“A hit hospital comedy starring the conniving duo, Melvin Boomer and Karin Viard.” By Etienne Sorin (Le Figaro)

“The sensitive and captivating screenplay tells an exciting story of retelling, and with a welcome didactic approach, immerses us in a fascinating world rarely evoked in cinema.” By Julien Barcelona (Télé 7 Jours)

3rd draw: Varon – 3.6/5

“With his likable, laid-back persona and thoughtful but non-judgmental approach, Hernandez shows that Varon is first and foremost a kid who plays stickmen because he’s scared.” By Frederic Mercier (The Defector)

“Un Varon’s lyrical beauty lies precisely in this strange dreamlike quality that the film creates by playing on the ambiguity between documentary and feature.” by Marilou Dupontchel (Les Inrockuptibles)

3 best movies according to viewers:

1: Chamber of Wonders – 4/5

“A moving film, brilliantly delivered by Alexandra Lam as a bluff mother willing to do anything to save her child.” Alexander_M.S

“This film is a marvel not to be missed. Breathe and a great lesson at the same time, and not necessarily what you might think. The photo is sublime, the music carries us, accompanies us. Perfect with poetry. ” by Marie Anne

2nd: Man in the Middle – 3.7/5

“A very beautiful dive into the profession, interpreted by Karin Viard and the innocent eyes of Melvin Boomer, who is a wonderful find here.” by Sydney

“We understand very directly the beauty of the amazing profession of midwifery, but also the difficulties. See without hesitation.” wait

3rd: Hurray – 3.4/5

“Mounia Medduri’s new film after ‘Papicha’ is a marvel, Lina Khudri is extraordinary as this passionate and tenacious dancer.” We come out of it stronger.” By Alice L.

“98 minutes of great beauty, offering a path to resignation and resilience in the manner of Cédric Klapisch in En Corps.” by jpehel

* Based on AlloCiné Barometer ratings as of Friday, March 17, 2023, for films released in theaters on March 15 with at least 10 top press reviews and 50 top audience ratings. These two tops do not include films released in France once or several times.