Filming anecdotes, notes of intent, information for film lovers: every week, discover behind the scenes of a film release.
as Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s Besta
With Marina Foy, Dennis Menoche, Luis Zahera…
What is it about? Antoine and Olga, a French couple, have been living in a small village in Galicia for a long time. They own a farm and restore abandoned houses to facilitate repopulation. Everything should be idyllic, but a serious conflict with the neighbors makes the tension irreparable…
did you know Thriller (and its variants such as thriller, dramatic thriller, etc.) is the favorite genre of the Spanish director Rodrigo Sorogoyen, as evidenced by El Reino and Madre, but above all Que Dios nos perdone, in which Antonio de la Torre and Roberto Alamo act. In pursuit of a terrifying serial killer.
Happy Retirement 2 by Fabrice Bracq
With Michel Laroque, Thierry Lhermite, Constance Labe…
What is it about? They thought they were finally going to retire peacefully… 3 years have passed. Marilu and Filipe decide to introduce their grandchildren to their new vacation home in Portugal. But once there, they are horrified to discover that the house is still under construction!
did you know Except happy retirement! And in Happy Retirement 2, Michel Laroque and Thierry Lhermite played together in Fallait pas!…, Tango, Le Placard and So We Dance.
Labyrinths by Bogdan George Apetre
With Ioana Bugarin, Emmanuel Parvus, Cesar Antal…
What is it about? A 19-year-old novice secretly leaves the monastery to deal with an urgent matter in the city. That same evening, on the way home, his fate changes. Marius, the police inspector in charge of the investigation, is determined to solve the mystery, but the case quickly turns into an obsession.
did you know Dédales is the second part of a trilogy preceded by Unidentified. Casting and shooting of these two feature films were going on simultaneously.
Tempura by Akiko Ohku
No, Kento Hayashi, Asami Usuda…
What is it about? Mitsuko has always lived in her bubble. In the heart of a Tokyo too big for her, she is passionate about cooking recipes perfected from her tiny apartment. As a full-fledged single, she sets herself new challenges every day, including the unprecedented… inviting a boy to dinner!
did you know Tempura brings Risa Wataya’s novel to the screen. The director talks about what attracted him to the original work: “Most of the main characters in Risa Vataya’s novels are women involved in romantic comedies that transcend the simple search for love and humor to pursue moments of self-fulfillment.”
Small group of Pierre Salvador
With Paul Belhoste, Laurent Capeluto, Matty Clodon-Jeans…
What is it about? The little gang is Cat, Fouad, Antoine and three, four 12-year-old schoolchildren. Out of pride and provocation, they embark on a crazy project: to blow up a factory that has been polluting their river for years. But in the newly formed group, disagreements are common, and equal voices constantly paralyze action.
did you know This is the first time that Pierre Salvador plays children’s characters. Initially, the film was based on a small group of “incompetent and clumsy” adults, but the director changed his tune because he felt it was outdated: “I was envious of children because of their drama. Suddenly I was more interested in their sense of improvisation, lies, cunning.”
Mia and Me, Kentopia Hero Adam Gunn, Matias Temermans
With Margot Nuccitelli, Dave Willetts, Rick Cavanagh…
What is it about? Mia, a brilliant young girl, has the ability, thanks to a magic bracelet, to transform into an elf in the magical world of centopia unicorns, where extraordinary creatures live. After discovering that a magical stone in her bracelet is connected to an ancient prophecy, she embarks on an exciting journey to the most remote islands of Kentopia.
did you know Originally, Mia and I is a series combining live action and 3D animation created by Gerhard Hahn in 2011. The program currently consists of three seasons (78 x 23 minutes), which will be sold to television channels and streaming platforms in more than 170 countries.
Magdalene by Damien Manivel
With Elsa Wolliaston, Aimee Lombard, Olga Muak…
What is it about? After the death of Jesus, Mary Magdalene separated from the world. His hair has turned white, he eats berries, drinks rainwater and sleeps among trees. Alone in the heart of the forest, he remembers his lost love. He seeks to find her.
did you know Filming took place in three short sessions. At first, Magdala was supposed to be completely silent, but as soon as the first session was over, the director realized that his film lacked sound.
Mr. and Mrs. Tuttlemond by Jean-Michel Noir
With Blandine Mores, Erica Rejimbo, Pascal Maupin…
What is it about? Mr. and Mrs. are all a set of portraits, all heroes in their ordinary lives. Twelve different personalities who reveal their most intimate secrets and try to ask the same question: “How to write your life?…”
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