10 movies to see in theaters starting November 15: The Hunger Games 5, Vincent Must Die…

The Hunger Games: A Tale of the Snake and the Bird by Francis Lawrence

With Tom Blythe, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage…

What is it about? Young Coriolanus is the last hope of his lineage, the once wealthy and proud Snow family, now fallen from grace in the post-war Capitol. As the 10th Hunger Games approaches, he is reluctantly tasked with mentoring Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from District 12, the poorest and most hated of Panem.

did you know The Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Serpent and Songbird is the fifth installment in the Hunger Games franchise, which began in 2012 and whose first four films were directed by Jennifer Lawrence. The latter grossed $1.45 billion in North America and nearly $3 billion at the worldwide box office and is an adaptation of Susan Collins’ literary trilogy, which has sold more than 100 million copies.

Voice of Freedom Alejandro Monteverde

With Jim Caviezel, Bill Kemp, Crystal Aparicio…

What is it about? SOUND OF FREEDOM is a thriller based on the incredible true story of a former US federal agent who embarks on a life-threatening rescue operation to free hundreds of children from sex traffickers.

did you know Alejandro Monteverde wanted Mel Gibson to play the character of Vampiro, which was eventually played by Bill Kemp. The legendary actor (known to Jim Caviezel since he directed the blockbuster The Passion of the Christ) was unavailable but assisted the director in the editing phase of Sound of Freedom.

How to Have Sex by Molly Manning Walker

With Mia McKenna-Bruce, Sean Thomas, Lara Peake…

What is it about? To celebrate their high school graduation, Tara, Skye and Amy take their first vacation with their friends to a popular Mediterranean resort. The trio embark on a series of parties, drunken nights and sleepless nights with fellow Englishmen they meet upon arrival.

Vincent Must Die by Stéphane Castang

With Karim Lecluse, Vimala Pons, Francois Chateau…

What is it about? During the night, Vincent is attacked several times and for no reason by people trying to kill him. His existence as a useless person is turned upside down, and when this phenomenon worsens, he has no choice but to escape and change his lifestyle.

did you know Vincent Must Die combines paranoid film, survival and burlesque. Director Stefan Kastang explains: “I felt that we had to stay true to genre codes and at the same time, it wasn’t really a genre film. We had to play with that mix, find a fair balance to bring the different genres of the genre together. movie.”

Little Girl Blue by Mona Achache

With Marion Cotillard, Marie Bunnell, Marie-Christine Adam…

What is it about? When her mother died, Mona Achache discovered thousands of photographs, letters and notes, but these buried secrets defied the mystery of her disappearance. So, with the power of cinema and the grace of incarnation, she decides to restore him to repeat his life and understand him.

did you know Mona Achache’s mother, Carol Achache, committed suicide on March 1, 2016 without leaving a note. In his basement, he kept 25 plastic boxes containing thousands of letters and photographs, sorted correspondence, notebooks and annotated diaries: a colossal family archive that he had already explored while writing a book about his own mother… who he had. He wrote about his mother.

Before the flame goes out Mehdi thought

Camelia with Jordana, Sofian Zermanis, Sofian Khame…

What is it about? After the death of her little brother in police custody, Malika begins a legal battle to get a trial. But his search for the truth threatens the balance of his family.

did you know Filming lasted 6 weeks in the suburbs of Strasbourg, more precisely in the north of the city, in Schiltigheim. “The film is about a struggle, and it was a struggle to make it happen. For the final scene, I needed a hundred young people demonstrating in the court of the Republic… It didn’t happen! I loved every minute of the experience.”The director recalls.

Black Faces by Mathieu Tour

With Samuel Le Bihan, Amir El Kachem, Jean-Hugues Anglade…

What is it about? In 1956, in the north of France. A group of underground miners are forced to take the professor to collect samples a thousand meters below. After a landslide prevents them from going back, they discover a crypt from another time and unknowingly awaken something that should have remained dormant…

did you know The enclosed spatial setting of Gueules Noirs is more impressive than Mathieu Tour’s previous films, as it includes 5 km of limestone mine galleries: “I also wanted to play in the dark more than in the dark Meander. But there sure is a locking theme that works for me and, no doubt subconsciously, that’s what draws me to a lot of movies. “

And the party goes on! By Robert Guediguian

With Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darussen, Lola Naimark…

What is it about? In Marseille, 60-year-old Rosa devoted her life to family and politics with the same sense of self-sacrifice. Everyone thinks that he is unshakable, especially since Rosa is the only one who can seal the unity of the left on the brink of a crucial election period. She eventually gets along well with it all, until the day she falls in love with Henri.

did you know The journey of politician Michel Rubirola intrigued Robert Guediguian and gave him the idea for his new film, questioning the relationship we have with political action today through several characters from different generations:

“He didn’t want to be the head of the left-wing list for the municipal elections in Marseille, but he was only unanimous. So he was “forced” to accept and, against all expectations, he was elected. After a few months, he broke down. He was deposed and gave up the post of mayor.”

Painting by Ricardo and Barbet Schroeder

What is it about? Ricardo and Painting is a portrait offered by Barbet Schroeder of her friend, the artist Ricardo Cavallo, who devotes his life to painting. From Buenos Aires to Finisterre, through Paris and Peru, this film is an invitation to delve into the history of painting, but also to discover the life of this man, who was always perfectly involved in simplicity and humility.

As if by Magic by Christophe Baratier

With Kev Adams, Gerard Junot, Claire Chaste…

What is it about? Victor, a young wizard growing up, is raising his daughter Lison alone. That’s not counting Jacques, her capricious father-in-law, who interferes with her child’s education against her wishes. An incredible tandem, the referee of which will be Nina, Victor’s childhood friend, with a strong character.

did you know For the magic scenes, Christophe Baratier wanted to limit the use of stunts and special effects as much as possible: “Almost everything you see on screen was actually done by Kev and Claire Chust, who plays her friend-assistant. It required preparation and setup because they don’t have the skills of real magicians, but everything is authentic.”he specifies.