A shrinking man
The journey of an ordinary man who divides his life between a shipbuilding company and his family. Faced with a strange, unexplained meteorological phenomenon during a sea voyage, he begins to contract incessantly in a way that science cannot explain. Suddenly he finds himself in his own basement, despite being only a few centimeters tall. He will now have to fight for survival in this banal environment that has become hostile. During this experience, Paul will come to terms with himself, his humanity, and try to answer the big questions of existence.
It’s one of the events of the year: Jean Dujardin as a man who shrinks from 1.82 meters to 1 centimeter in this remake of Jack Arnold’s 1957 classic, based on Richard Matheson’s own 1956 science fiction novel.
This time, it’s Frenchman Jan Kounen at the helm of this new adaptation, which he describes as “Adventure movie and metaphysical drama“Who’s Talking”Of survival, but of endurance, acceptance, and the indivisibility of things” : “initiative travel“In his own words. The Shrinking Man marks the reunion of the filmmaker and Jean Dujardin18 years after the collaboration in 99 francs (2007) – and this is also the second time Jean Dujardin Diminishing for film purposes after the romantic comedy A Man Who’s Up to It (2016)!
Co-author Ian Kunen and Christophe Deslandes, the feature film also stars Marie-José Croze.
A shrinking man It hits theaters on October 29, 2025.
De Gaulle
June 1940. An unknown general refuses to allow his country to be defeated by Nazi Germany. He returned to London without support, without an army, without a mandate. He defends the idea of a free France for all, enemies and allies alike. A few men joined him and engaged in battle. In Paris and Lyon, young high school students invent a struggle against the occupier… The diptych traces the life and political commitment of Charles de Gaulle from 1940 to 1945, before his evolution into a political career.
General de Gaulle in a new light: that’s what awaits us in this two-part biopic, which promises a unique perspective on this legendary figure in our history. This new vision is brought to us by director Antonin Beaudry (Le Chant du loup), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Berenice Villa. “This is de Gaulle seen from London, between 40 and 44“, – specifies the filmmaker, whose project is mainly based on the British historian Julian T. Jackson’s book. De Gaulle: A Certain Idea of France.
Simon Abkarian (The Fourth Wall, Kabul Kitchen) stars in the title role, with Niels Schneider, Thierry Lhermitt, Karim Leclew, Annamaria Bartholomew and Benoit Magimel supporting him in this massive undertaking.
De Gaulle will be released in cinemas in 2025.
I who loved you
They loved each other before the eyes of France, fascinated by their charisma: Yves Montagne and Simone Signore, who at first seemed like opposites, for more than thirty-five years created one of the most legendary couples in French cinema. This is a story of strong and eternal love.
We’ve been waiting for it for a long time, we’ve changed directors and casts before, but after more than 10 years of ups and downs, uncertainty and struggle, it’s finally ready to surprise us: it’s a biopic about a legendary novel. between Yves Montand and Simone Signoret, which finally comes out this year.
The couple’s legendary story is brought to life here by director Diane Kuris (For Woman), which is not her first biopic: in fact, she already has Sagan in 2008. And who will embody the two icons of cinema? Roshdi Zem and Marina Foys, who have already collaborated in Happy Few in 2010, as well as in the Caesars Ceremony in 2021: an intriguing and fascinating duet is expected in rotation.
I Who Loved You hits theaters on October 1, 2025.
Camelot – part two
A continuation of King Arthur’s adventures while ghosts are now part of the adventure and the progressive physical transformation of Lancelot, the hero’s sworn enemy, has begun. A partially ruined castle, a kingdom to rebuild, and some allies to defend it. And obviously, it’s not going to get any better…
Our national and eternal King Arthur is back this year, after four years Kaamelott – part one! The second part of the trilogy, this sequel is not the last, but marks the end: “It ends with a burnt smell…”, declares Alexandre Astier (via Premier) and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
and the rest Alexander Astie He teased this on France Info’s microphone: “It’s always on Camelot. Let’s say Arthur has now set up his round table. So there are people at the round table, and as the first part introduced, there are old people and new people, there are young people, new people and less pure people. Here everyone must do what a knight must do, which is to excel in weapons and personal adventures. He will leave the round table, experience something and come back. So there you have it, all these people go. We have many settings and many different locations.“
Filmed alongside the third opus – which we can hope to hit theaters in 2026 – the scope of the project is therefore huge, with the director himself saying that he “Further” The spectacular side of the now legendary saga. Impatience is at its peak.
Kaamelott – Part 2 hits theaters on October 22, 2025.
13 days, 13 nights
Kabul, August 15, 2021. As American troops prepare to leave the area, the Taliban invade the capital and seize power. Amid the chaos, Commander Mohamed Bida and his men secure the French embassy, which is still open. Trapped, Commander Bida decides to negotiate with the Taliban to organize a last-chance convoy with the help of Eva, a young Franco-Afghan humanitarian. Then it’s a race against time to get the evacuees to the airport and escape the hell of Kabul before it’s too late.
“Based on the incredible true story of Commander Mohammad Bida”: This sets the tone. Adapted from this man’s autobiographical novel, 13 days, 13 nights In the hell of KabulThe action-thriller film promises a heroic tale in addition to a lesson in humanity and resilience, this time on the big screen.
This is an important year for that Roshdi Zem who except the incarnation Yves Montagne In I who loved you Accordingly, he will also receive the qualities of this extraordinary commander. And as its director: Martin Bourbulon, to whom we owe the great triumph of The Three Musketeers. Roshdi Zem Lina Khudri, who joins the director after playing Constance, shares the poster here. D’Artagnan And Milady, as well as Sidse Babette Knudsen and Christophe Montes from the Comédie-Française: so many ingredients that seem to make for another success.
13 Days, 13 Nights will be released in cinemas in 2025.
And let’s not forget: Privacy (with Jodie Foster), Marcel and Mr. Pagnoli, last breath, All for one, musicians, small, Spectators!, Mercato, Leave it for a day and stitches (with Angelina Jolie).
Discover the 25 movies you need to see in cinemas in 2025! You expect them, they will surprise you, and they will spread news in your rooms in the weeks and months to come.
Source: Allocine
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