The best movie of the week is “Monumental and Moving”

3 best films according to the press:

1: I’m still here – 4.2/5

“Walter Sales creates a monumental and thrilling drama and political thriller.” By Michael Melinard (L’Humanité).

“This deeply human story is also a (re)call to memory by giving a voice to Rubens Paiva and his family, I’m still here, to confirm the present and the ghosts of the past of this story. Nathalie Chiflet (Le Dauphiné Libéré)

2nd: Memories of a Snail – 4/5

“Stéphanie Belpêche is pure emotion, here’s the promise of this absolutely masterful independent film that handles the humor of despair like no other.” By Stéphane Belpesch (Le Journal du Dimanche)

“Between seriousness and cruel humor, a complete success.” Simon Horau (Les Fiches du Cinéma)

3rd: Spectators! – 3.5/5

“A great moment of cinema for those who don’t have time to read Stanley Cavell.” By Laurent Cambon (aVoir-aLire.com)

“A beautiful declaration of love that, even if it feels a little flimsy at times because it’s so fiery, inspires a furious desire to rush into theaters to discover and rediscover cinematic treasures.” By Laurence Huo (Franceinfo Culture)

3 best movies according to viewers:

1 Tie: Memories of a Snail – 4.1/5

“From sinking into overwhelming sadness, the story expertly balances subtle humor and tenderness. Each environment, sculpted and animated by hand, is full of textures that bring this remarkable poetry to life.” by Cinéphiles 44

“15 years after Maria and Max’s masterpiece, Australia’s Adam Elliott returns with Snail Memories, the year’s best animated feature.” by Naughty Doc

1st tied : I’m still here – 4.1/5

“Certainly Walter Sales’ greatest film, his most personal as well.” By Thierry de Clermont-Toner

“This film, without the use of visual resources and melodrama, represents the horror of the dictatorship and the pain of a woman who needed to thrive, even if everything is falling apart around her. Fernanda, using a sober and sophisticated interpretation, like Eunice, manages to create. The audience feels everything that her The eyes seem to feel.” By Luann Gomez

1st tied : Dreamland – 4.1/5

“A great documentary that gives us hope and great emotion! If I had to describe it in 3 words: surprising, painful and generous.” By Theo Bertin

“A lesson in humility and hope.” by Piergottier

* According to AlloCiné’s barometer notes, as of Friday, January 17, 2025, for films released in theaters on January 15 with at least 10 reviews for best press. This top does not include movies that have already been released one or more times.