François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard: Two legendary names of French cinema, and champions of the New Wave. Here we take a look back on the work of these two remarkable filmmakers.
Each May, the Southern French city of Cannes hosts one of the most famous events in the world of cinema - the Cannes Film Festival. From 15 to 26 May this year, Hollywood’s finest will descend upon the city of Cannes.
La French Riviera est sur le devant de la scène du 15 au 26 mai, à l’occasion de la 66ème édition du festival de Cannes. Entre cinéma et célébrité, le Festival de Cannes a su donner toute la dimension du glamour et du chic à la française pour le plus grand plaisir de nos yeux.
Benoît Jacquot is an accomplished French director. His filmography is very varied, alternating between large and small budget films. But one constancy is always there: women, as key characters in most of his movies. He is here today to talk about his last movie, 'Farewell, My Queen'.
Les Adieux à la reine est une fiction adaptée du roman de Chantal Thomas, qui raconte à sa façon les jours suivant la prise de la Bastille dans l'entourage de Marie-Antoinette. Rencontre avec Benoît Jacquot, son réalisateur.
Each year, the Alliance Française in Australia organise a French Film Festival in the country's main capital cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. For one month, a selection of cinemas screen around 40 French movies.
Chaque année, l'Alliance Française en Australie organise le French Film Festival dans les principales villes du pays : Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Adélaïde et Brisbane.
WIN 1 of 10 double passes to the Alliance Française French Film Festival
Gad Elmaleh is not your typical heartthrob. His skinny frame, generous nose and slightly bulging eyes are not the ingredients for conventional beauty. And yet, his ability to make people laugh renders him startlingly attractive.
After 12 days of glitz and glamour, the Palme d’Or has been awarded, and the banners, flags and posters adorning Southern France have been pulled down and packed away. À l’année prochaine, Cannes !
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