May December by Todd Haynes
With Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton…
What is it about? To prepare for a new role, he comes to meet the famous actress he plays on screen, whose love life lit up the tabloids and shocked the country 20 years earlier.
did you know “May-December” is an expression that means in English a relationship where the two partners have a large age gap. At a press conference at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where the film was selected, when asked about the title of his film, Todd Haynes joked, “In France, we call it ‘Macron.’
Rolling the dice for Ivan Atal
With Ivan Atal, Maven, Guillaume Canes…
What is it about? Mathieu owes everything to his friend Vincent: his house, his job, and even saving his life ten years ago. Together with their companions, they form an inseparable quartet and live a carefree life on the French Riviera. But Mathieu’s loyalty is tested when he discovers that Vincent is cheating on his wife.
did you know The script for Un Coup de Dés was ready before Choses Humaine (2021), the previous film directed by Ivan Attali. The filmmaker wanted to make this thriller after My Stupid Dog (2019) as he wanted to move from comedy to genre films.
Sean Durkin’s Iron Claw
With Zac Efron, Harris Dickinson, Jeremy Allen White…
What is it about? The inseparable Von Erich brothers left their mark on professional wrestling history in the early 80s. Trained by their tyrannical father with an iron fist, they must fight in the ring and in life. Between triumphs and tragedies, this new gem produced by A24 is inspired by their own history.
did you know Inspired by films like Raging Bull and Hell’s End, Iron Claw explores themes of fame, loss and American masculinity: “It also deals with the importance of self-love and acceptance. It also deals with relationships between members of the same family, especially between a father and his sons, as well as between brothers.”
Blitz Bazavule’s The Color Purple
With Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks…
What is it about? The extraordinary story of three women in post-slavery America who, despite the most terrible ordeals, are always united. Nothing can extinguish their light and hope.
did you know Published in 1982, purple color is Alice Walker’s book, inspired by her own life, which won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Three years later, Steven Spielberg made it into a movie and received eleven Oscar nominations. In 2005, the work spawned a musical on Broadway that won Tony and Grammy Awards. The Color Purple by Blitz Bazawule is a transposition of the show for the big screen.
Everything But You by Will Gluck
With Sydney Sweeney, Glenn Powell, Alexandra Shipp…
What is it about? Bia and Ben have their idea of a perfect couple, but after a perfect first date, an incident derails their mutual attraction until their unexpected reunion at a wedding in Australia. Then they do what any mature adult would do in this situation: pretend to be in a relationship.
did you know Everything But You is inspired by William Shakespeare’s play Much ado about nothing, has already been adapted for cinema several times in more classic versions. Quotations from the British playwright’s work also appear in certain dialogues and title boxes in the film.
The prisoners of Arnaud des Pallières
Melanie with Thierry, Josian Balasco, Marina Foy…
What is it about? Paris, 1894. Who is the fan who claims to have voluntarily allowed himself to be locked up in the Salpetriere Hospital? Searching for her mother among a multitude of women convinced of “madness,” Fan discovers the reality of the asylum she imagined, as well as the unexpected camaraderie of fellow travelers in distress.
did you know In January 2019, the young producer Jonathan Blumenthal suggested Arnaud de Pallier and screenwriter Christel Berthevas to think about a film about the story of the Bal de Fosse in Salpétrière. He discovered the event by accident on Wikipedia and for personal reasons wanted to make a feature film about it.
The Miracle Club by Thaddeus O’Sullivan.
With Laura Lynn, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith…
What is it about? The women of the small Irish town of Ballyfermot are hoping to be lucky enough to make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Lourdes in France. During an eventful raffle night, Lily, Eileen, Dolly and Chris win the coveted prize.
did you know The script was written and submitted to producers more than 20 years ago, but the film saw the light of day only 3 years ago. “At the time, HBO had plans to do it. I was certainly interested, but the project didn’t materialize at the time. After a while, the script was developed and I went back to writing.”Thaddeus O’Sullivan explains.
Niki Larson – City Hunter: Angel Dust by Kazuyoshi Takeuchi
With Vincent Ropion, Akira Kamiya, Anne Rondelus…
What is it about? Nicky Larson is City Hunter, a private detective working in Tokyo with his energetic partner Laura. One day, a stranger named Angie makes a strangely simple request to them: find her cat!
Clay Man by Anais Thelen
With Emmanuelle Davos, Raphael Thierry, Mireille Pito…
What is it about? Raphael has only one eye. He is the guardian of a palace that no one lives in anymore. Almost 60 years old, he lives with his mother in a small house located at the entrance to a large bourgeois estate. Between the mall hunts, buggies, and the postman’s trip to Canggu, the days follow each other and are similar.
did you know The meeting between the director Anais Thelen (who makes his first feature film for the occasion) and the actor Raphael Thierry, with whom he made three short films, is the origin of Man of Clay. He recalls:
“If Raphael is actually more extroverted than his character, I was inspired by certain aspects of his existence to construct this tale. Gifted with one eye and an extraordinary physique, he learned to live a life of habit, rejection and mistrust.”
My life is on paper
What is it about? In Brussels, Iranian artist and director Vida Dena meets Nasim, the father of a Syrian family who fled the war. Between the walls of their uncertain abode, she communicates through drawing to the two elders, Hala and Rima.
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