Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom James Wan
With Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard…
What is it about? Still haunted by his desire to avenge his father, Black Manta is now stronger than ever with the legendary Black Trident in hand. To destroy him, Aquaman must team up with his brother Orm, the former king of Atlantis and currently imprisoned. Together, they must overcome their differences to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction.
did you know Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a sequel to Aquaman that was released in 2018. Jason Momoa plays the superhero, surrounded by, among others, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. first part. James Wan is also back behind the camera. The first film grossed $1.15 billion on a $160 million budget.
Private reserve of Antonin Furlon, Frédéric Forestier
With Didier Bourdon, Hakim Cemilly, Camille Lou…
What is it about? A dream house surrounded by nature is for sale in a village without history. For Simon and Adélaïde, who are huddled in their Paris apartment with their two children, this is the perfect opportunity to get away from the hell of the city. But the dream quickly turns into a nightmare when they discover that the friendly neighbors are using their garden… for hunting!
did you know Antonin Furlon and Frédéric Forestier came up with the idea of migration during the imprisonment of a Parisian couple and their children in the countryside. Directors specify: “I wanted wide open spaces, I dreamed of moving into this house I was describing.”
“A lot of friends around me were leaving. Already, before the suppression, a large number of Parisians were reaching the point of saturation in every way. This only made things worse.”
My France by Benoit Cohen
With Fanny Ardan, Navid Elham, Elizabeth Margon…
What is it about? 60-year-old France lives alone in his bourgeois apartment in eastern Paris. When he heard on the radio about an association that put homeless refugees in touch with those who could take them in, he picked up the phone to volunteer.
did you know Benoit Cohen’s mother, like Fanny Ardan’s character, welcomed the young refugee, Mohamed. At that time, the director was living in the USA and Donald Trump had just been elected president. So he wanted to tell a story of solidarity and openness to balance the hateful language that comes from fearing others.
Father’s Daughter by Erwan Le Duc
With Nouel Perez Biscayart, Celeste Brunkel, Maud Wyler…
What is it about? Etienne was barely twenty years old when he fell in love with Valerie and barely more when their daughter Rosa was born. On the day Valérie leaves them, Étienne chooses not to dramatize it. Etienne and Rosa build a happy life. Sixteen years later, when Rosa has to go to study and everyone has to separate to live, the past resurfaces.
did you know Father’s Daughter was presented and closed during Critics’ Week at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Erwan Le Duc is a regular on the Croisette, as his short film Soldier of the Virgin was selected for Critics’ Week and Perdrix (2019) was presented at Directors’ Fortnight.
Settlements by Felipe Galvez Haberle
With Sam Spruell, Mark Stanley, Alfredo Castro…
What is it about? Tierra del Fuego, Republic of Chile, 1901. A vast, fertile territory that the white aristocracy is trying to “civilize”. Three horsemen are hired by a wealthy landowner, José Menéndez, to drive the indigenous people from their land and open a path to the Atlantic.
did you know Among the cast, which combines experienced and novice actors, we find the shoes of Moreno Mariano Llinás, director of the Argentinian film La Flor, with an unusual length of 13h34!
Voyage to the South Pole by Luc Jacquet
With Luc Jacquet
What is it about? In 1991, Luc Jacquet went on his first mission to Antarctica. Thirty years later, he returns to where it all began for him. An invitation to journey into the heart of wild and grand nature that never ceases to fascinate men and attract the greatest explorers.
Jeff Panaloc – In Pursuit of Jean-Marc by Pierre-Francois Martin-Laval
With Jeff Panaloc, Nicolas Maria, Theodore Le Blanc…
What is it about? Jeff Panaloc and Jean Marc, the duo that won over millions of viewers, are coming to the cinema for the first time!
Pleasure menu Les Troisgros by Oury Milshtein
With Ouri Milstein, Enrico Macchia, Emily Cain…
What is it about? Founded in 1930, Troisgros has been awarded three Michelin stars for 55 years. The children of the fourth generation, the sons of Marie-Pierre and Michel, continue the path of the family business; César runs the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bois sans Feuilles, while Léo is at the helm of two other restaurants in Troisgros: Colline du Colombier.
did you know In the summer of 2020, Frederick Wiseman stayed with his friends in Burgundy. The director took the opportunity to tour the area’s excellent restaurants. Among them, he went to Bois sans leaf, a Michelin-starred restaurant at Maison Troisgros: “At the end of the lunch, chef César Troisgros came to our table, we thanked him for this wonderful and juicy lunch.”
“I spontaneously asked if it would be possible to make a documentary about their family’s institution. He told me he had to think about it and talk to his dad with Michelle, then he came back half an hour later and said: Me: “Why not?”
Taika Waititi Dream Team
With Michael Fassbender, Oscar Keightley, Kaimana…
What is it about? An incredible epic for the American Samoa football team, who suffered the worst defeat in the history of the 2001 World Cup, as they were beaten 31-0 by Australia. With the 2014 World Cup qualifiers approaching, the team recruits a disgraced and disgraced coach to help them possibly turn their fortunes around.
did you know The historic defeat of American Samoa inspired two English directors, Mike Brett and Steve Jamieson, to make a documentary about the team in 2014, also called A Dream Team. The film adaptation rights were then acquired by Jonathan Cavendish and Andy Serkis, respectively, and executive producer Taika Waititi to turn the film into a feature film.
Munch by Henrik Martin Dalsbakken
With Alfred Ecker Strand, Mattis Hermann Nyquist, Ola G. Together with Russia…
What is it about? After his first love, the young Edvard Munch went to Berlin, where the manifestation of his genius met with the reluctance of the rear guard. We find him later in Copenhagen, struggling with doubts and his own demons. In the twilight of his life, he devoted his last hours to his work away from Nazi-occupied Norway.
did you know Edvard Munch is the most famous and famous Norwegian artist of all time. Henrik Martin Dalsbakken also thinks it is more relevant than ever: “The new Munch Museum in Oslo is a huge success and its artistic output is resonating around the world.”
“I think it comes from an authentic and unfiltered representation of the human condition, our deepest feelings, our desires, our needs. His work is raw, real and timeless.”specified by the director.
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