In cinemas on February 7, these are the films you must see: Cocorico with Christian Clavier and Didier Bourdon, Operation Portugal 2…

Cocorico by Julien Herve

With Christian Clavier, Didier Bourdon, Sylvie Testud…

What is it about? About to get married, Alice and Francois decide to unite their two families. For this occasion, they have an original gift for parents: DNA tests so that everyone can discover the origin of their ancestors. But the surprise turns into a fiasco when the large aristocratic family the Bouvier-Sauvages and the much more modest Martins discover the results are, to say the least… unexpected!

did you know Cocorico is Julien Herve’s first solo feature film. He directed Le Doudou with Philippe Mechelen in 2017 and is the screenwriter of the successful comedies Les Tuche 2, 3 and 4. “This DNA test idea came from a friend who told me it could make a good topic for a comedy. From there I followed my intuition, a path that I had in my mind that seemed clear and that I was almost obsessed with. “– says the director.

Yes! By Quentin Dupierre

With Anais Demostier, Gilles Lelouch, Edouard Baer…

What is it about? The French journalist meets Salvador Dali several times for a documentary project.

did you know Yes! is none other than a Salvador Dali biopic, the theme of the film is the impossibility of telling the artist. Quentin Dupier emphasizes: “Dali is everywhere and nowhere. When I was dreaming of this film, I felt very quickly that we should not make a film about Dali, but with Dali. I was trying to find a form of freedom that his works fascinated me, I am inspired.”

The Last Jaguar by Gilles de Maistre

With Lumi Pollack, Emily Bett Rickards, Wayne Charles Baker…

What is it about? Autumn grows up in the Amazon rainforest with Hope, a cute female jaguar she adopted. But when she turned six, a family tragedy forced Autumn and her father to move back to New York. Eight years pass and Autumn, now a teenager, has never forgotten her jaguar friend.

did you know The last jaguar is indirectly related to Mia and the white lion and her success. Gilles de Maistre confides: “The spectators asked us to continue. It was incredible: the relationship between the young girl and the lion ended after the end of filming, and we did not manage to “restart” it. But that got me thinking about another idea: use. The same team this time highlights the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and the animal trade.”

Operation Portugal 2: Frank Cimieri’s Castle Life

With D’Jalle, Grégoire Bonet, Aurel Beaucouin…

What is it about? Hakim aka Joaquim, our clumsy and cheeky cop, is back! He must thwart the plans of a rogue promoter: Count Neville. Together with his friends, he infiltrates the Count’s castle, but he also has to prepare his marriage with Julia, from whom he hid his mission. Nothing goes as planned…

did you know Released in June 2021, Operation Portugal was a huge success (over 450,000 admissions) during a difficult period in theater attendance.

Kensuke’s Kingdom Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry

With Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Rafi Cassidy…

What is it about? The incredible story of 11-year-old Michael, who sets off on a sailing trip around the world with his parents, until a terrible storm throws him and his dog Stella overboard. Stranded on a desert island, how do you survive?

did you know One of the main themes of the film for the filmmakers is the importance of protecting and respecting the environment. “It would be great if young viewers who discover the film want to know a little bit more about what’s going on in the world, about global warming, and what actions can be taken to fix it.”Neil Boyle explains.

Green Border by Agnieszka Holland

With Jalal Altavil, Maja Ostashevska, Behi Janati Attai…

What is it about? After fleeing the war, a Syrian family embarks on a grueling journey to reach Sweden. At the border between Belarus and Poland, synonymous with entering Europe, they find themselves with dozens of other families in a swampy area at the mercy of soldiers using violent methods.

did you know Agnieszka Holland gets a lot of help from Behi Janati Attay, who plays the role of Leila, an Afghan woman. Although he is a professional actor, he also works as a casting director in France. It was he who found Mohammed al-Rashi and Jalal Altawil, as well as Dahlia, who plays Bashir’s wife Amina in the film.

Race for Glory: Audi vs Lancia by Stefano Mordini

With Riccardo Scamarzio, Daniel Bruhl, Volker Bruch…

What is it about? In 1983, the rivalry reaches its peak between the Italian team Lancia, led by the charismatic Cesare Fiorio, and the powerful German team Audi, led by the excellent Roland Gumpert. But it was in the field driven by Walter Rohrl and Hanu Mikkola, their cars: Lancia Rally 037 and Audi Quattro.

did you know Race for Glory: Audi vs Lancia was born when Riccardo Scamarcio met Cesare Fiorio, the charismatic sports director of the 70s and 80s. , but with the direct testimony of the sports director.

Bertrand Bonello’s Monster

With Léa Seydoux, George McKay, Guslag Malanda…

What is it about? In the near future, where artificial intelligence reigns, human emotions have become a threat. To get rid of him, Gabrielle must cleanse her DNA, return to her past life. There she finds Louis, her great love. But fear creeps in, a feeling that a disaster is coming.

did you know The film is adapted from a short novel by Henry James. A beast in the jungleIt was published for the first time in the collection Better sorting in 1903. It tells about a man who is waiting for an extraordinary event that will change his whole life. He asks the woman to wait with him until there is a tragic outcome.

By Elaha Milena Aboyani

With Bayan Leila, Deria Durmaz, Nazmi Kirik…

What is it about? Elaha, a 22-year-old young woman of Kurdish origin, goes to great lengths to reconstruct her hymen in hopes of regaining her virginity before marriage. Despite his decision, doubts arise in him. Why should she appear as a virgin and to whom? As the dilemma seems inevitable, Elaha is torn between honoring her traditions and her desire for independence.

did you know The film follows a young Elaha who fights to the point of literally giving herself away to regain her supposed “virginity”. Milena Aboyani clarifies: “However, her journey is only a small aspect of what we women deal with regardless of our background, religion or culture – our bodies have been observed, valued and controlled for centuries.”

Little Singularities Sonia Gerbo, Jan Gaderman, Maynardas Valkevicius

What is it about? A program of 4 short films celebrating singularity through unique and engaging characters whose stories will help children model acceptance and compassion.

Program:

– Laika and Nemo By Jan Gadermann (Germany, 2022, 15′):

Nemo is different. He lives in a lighthouse in a seaside town and is the only one wearing a diving suit. One day he meets Laika, an astronaut who looks just like him…

– Fortunately for Paolo By Torsten Drossler, Manuel Schroeder (Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, 2021, 14′):

Paolo is happy – because he can cry and from his tears beautiful flowers are born. When the townspeople discover this strange power, they want to take Paolo’s happiness…

– The boy and the elephant By Sonia Gerbaud (France, 2022, 7′):

In the classroom, the arrival of a new person with an elephant’s head causes ridicule and sarcasm. However, one of the students seems fascinated and concerned about this new friend.

– In the right place! By Meinardas Walkevičius (Lithuania 2021, 11′):

Patrick lives at home. He hopes that one day his family will take him under their wing. One by one, the other children adopt someone who looks like them, except for him. So Patrick waits and dreams of flying…