SEE: How French dog stole the show at the Oscars Messi, from Anatomy of a Fall , was one of the biggest hits of the star studded night
Why US filmmakers are flocking to France right now Season four of Emily in Paris has only recently begun filming in the capital where shooting is on a tight deadline
Chalet from France’s Oscar favourite Anatomy of a Fall is on Airbnb Film fans can stay the night in the chalet, immortalised in one of the year’s biggest French films Films and TV shows to improve your French in March Alain Delon: French cinema legend dogged by scandal and family feud To sub or to dub: the dilemma of film fans in France
Oscar-nominated Anatomy of a Fall is masterclass in multilingual life The film’s memorable scenes show how speaking multiple languages can be a symbol of compromise, challenges, and power dynamics
Updated: readers share their French film and TV recommendations Dramas, thrillers, and a soap opera all make list of most-loved watches in France
Films and TV shows to improve your French in January With a new year comes lots of fresh opportunity to work on our language skills
The French couple who loved, lived and died studying volcanoes When scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft died on an erupting volcano they left a legacy of research that saves lives today
Golden Globes awards for French film Anatomy of a Fall The multilingual drama picked up two awards at the glittering ceremony
Edith Piaf to narrate her own life story in French film thanks to AI Artificial Intelligence is being used to generate the singer’s speaking voice for a new biopic
5 French films to watch in December to improve your French With Christmas around the corner, it is the perfect time to cuddle up on the couch with a French film or two
Napoleon, an ‘irritable little tyrant’? Not to us French people The leader remains a central figure and unified France during one of its most fraught periods, say two experts, as a new blockbuster film about him divides critics
Six French films and series for November to help your language skills Language acquisition requires translating everyday parts of your life into French
Seven films set in France (and only one is in Paris) The birthplace of cinema provides a stunning and varied backdrop for all genres Why do films in France always open on a Wednesday? Native American tribe in new Dicaprio film has link with French town Five films or series to watch on Netflix to help boost your French
Reminder: Curtain closing on cheaper French cinema tickets Going to the cinema remains a hugely popular activity in France, and there are numerous ways to save money on tickets Six French films to watch this month ‘Subsidised French cinema keeps art form alive despite Hollywood’ Paris costume warehouse plays key role in world’s biggest movies Films to watch with children and improve your French Seven French films you can watch this month with subtitles
Six classic French films to improve your language skills These films will help to start your venture into the world of French cinema
French Riviera villa where famous kiss took place goes up for sale For €3.6million, you could create the iconic moment between Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 film
‘France is no left-wing country - it is time to let go of that myth’ A controversial new film about the French Revolution shows the persistence of right-wing ideas in France, says historian
Film and energy deals made as France-Ireland Brexit boom gathers pace Extra ferry crossings, a rail-ferry combined ticket, a new consulate and university partnerships are also among new links being forged
The man behind the French film classic ‘Jean de Florette’ Marcel Pagnol told extraordinary stories about ordinary people against the backdrop of his beloved Provençal countryside
Five French films remade in English – which version is better? A dislike of subtitles or dubbing in the US and UK means some French films get recreated in English – for better or worse
Watch: French culture ministers appear in self-deprecating cinema ad The advert is part of a wider campaign to encourage people in France to return to the cinema after the effects of the Covid lockdowns
Ten French film titles that differ (widely) from English originals We look at the translation challenges posed and the – sometimes strange – solutions found and why Jaws 2 posed a particular problem
What’s coming up? The week ahead in France A giant David Hockney artwork comes to complement the Bayeux Tapestry, the government presents its 2023 budget, rain moves in across France and more
Oscar-winning US actor Louise Fletcher dies at home in south France The actor - most famous for her role as Nurse Ratched in the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - had owned a farmhouse in Tarn for more than 20 years
Legendary French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard dies aged 91 The director was known for his punchy, controversial style, and was one of the founders of the Nouvelle Vague movement
French case is Puppet Master’s undoing, says writer tracking UK conman Screenwriter Michael Bronner has been following the case of British conman Robert Hendy-Freegard for over 15 years – and he thinks the game is up for the man now wanted by French police
France’s last trial by combat - a historic tale of honour and revenge Art historian Dr Julia Faiers recounts the real history of the deathly duel between two Norman nobles in medieval Paris
Woody Allen’s new film to be ‘entirely in French’ and filmed in Paris The filmmaker said work will begin in the capital in September and revealed that the casting is completely French
Frenchman’s bid to remove the shame of having the name Kevin A filmmaker called Kevin is set to make a documentary to investigate the origins of the negative associations surrounding the name in France
New film to honour Canadian D-Day soldiers who died freeing French Many Canadian soldiers lost their lives on June 6, 1944. Experts say the film will pay tribute to the role they played in the landings
Oscar-winning legendary Greek composer Vangelis dies in France The global artist whose creations include the iconic music for the films Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner had an apartment in Paris
French people love cinema - and their tickets fund new films The subsidy system helps make new French films ensuring France’s rich cinema culture will thrive for another 100 years
César-winning French director seeks Normandy extras for new film Producers are looking for locals aged 16-80, including joggers and owners of large dogs, with filming set to take place in Caen and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Downton Abbey - director Simon Curtis loved filming in South of France He talks to The Connexion about Covid quarantine in Juan-les-Pins, a mixed French/English crew and how the cast got along on location
Downton Abbey’s new film puts French locations in the spotlight A second film based on the popular TV series is out today, with part of it shot in a villa in southern France. We explore the property and explain how you could get your home on the silver screen
Cate Blanchett honoured for lifetime achievement at Paris César Awards The Australian actor jokingly told the audience to 'tais-toi', an informal way of telling someone to be quiet or 'shut up', after their extended applause
Why the Alec Baldwin accidental shooting could not happen in France The American actor accidentally killed a crewmember on the set of a film he was working on last week, when a supposedly empty gun he was holding fired off a real round
New film 'The Last Duel': Do you recognise these French locations? The historical drama starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck came out yesterday (October 13). We look at some of the places in the south-west where it was shot…
Downton Abbey launches Brittany's 32nd British film festival next week The festival takes place in Dinard, with six films vying to win the Golden Hitchcock award. Many films will also be available to watch online
Jean-Paul Belmondo: France's cinematic icon who rejected Hollywood The late actor famously had no interest in learning English well enough to act in international films, despite being approached by various directors
National tribute to actor Jean-Paul Belmondo to be held in Paris The French film icon, nicknamed ‘Bebel’ by his fans, died on Monday at the age of 88. France will pay national tribute at Les Invalides on Thursday
Johnny Depp to appear at Deauville American Film Festival today The Hollywood star, who has long owned property in France, is set to appear at the festival in Normandy, to present his new film, City of Lies
Does new film 'Eiffel' show tower as tale of love or poetic licence? Starring French British actress Emma Mackey, this new romantic drama centres around engineer Gustave Eiffel at the time when the idea of creating the Eiffel Tower comes about
Star of Oscar-winning film Colette says war horror cannot be forgotten The film won an Academy Award for best short documentary
Not an average day in the office for French movie stuntman Stunt performer ( cascadeur ) Jérôme Gaspard has performed impressive falls, crashes and fights in a long list of TV series, shows, pop videos and films
Make money by turning your home in France into a film set A production company in the south of France is calling for distinctive traditional, or very modern, properties to add to its filming location database. Owners are paid if their home is used
Internet falls for new Air France in-flight safety video The short film - which will be used on long-haul flights from March 1 - has been viewed more than 102,000 times in one day
Gérard Depardieu lawyer criticises rape case going public The charges against the French actor relate to an alleged incident in 2018
French stuntman who worked on six Bond films dies, age 90 Remy Julienne also worked on the 1969 Italian Job movie and The Da Vinci Code
French cultural digest: December 2020 A round up of five arts and culture stories creating a buzz in France in the last few weeks of 2020
Sean Connery is the best Bond for French fan club The club have debated the question several times and even held an event based on that theme
French culture minister defends Cuties from US criticism The minister says that claims the film portrays children in a hyper-sexualised way are in total contradiction to its purpose.
French voice of Astérix and Mickey Mouse dies age 93 Actor Roger Carel, who was best known for his dubbing work and who lent his voice to many iconic characters, died on September 11, 2020.
French arts & culture news: July 2020 A round up of the arts and culture stories creating a buzz in France.
What's on(line): films, music, gallery tours & more A round up of the arts and culture stories creating a buzz in France.
Genius of French funnyman Jacques Tati never grows old As a new book sings the praises of funnyman Jacques Tati, The Connexion examines his influence and how it lives on
Paris streets stuck in confinement... and in 1942 A film set that was abandoned after Covid-19 confinement was imposed across France has left residents of two streets in Paris not only stuck indoors, but also stuck in World War Two.
French films review: April 2020 A critical eye on the latest ciné releases. This month: The Truth, and The Forgotten Prince
Hollywood stars film at French château Hollywood actors Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Adam Driver are currently filming scenes from new Ridley Scott film The Last Duel at the Château de Berzé, in Saône-et-Loire, eastern France.
French films review – March 2020 French films and essential viewing for cinéphiles. This month ‘Amanda’ and ‘Les Vétos’
Hollywood movie stars come to small French town The Dordogne has welcomed Hollywood stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Adam Driver - plus director Ridley Scott - as they film their latest blockbuster in the small town of Sarlat-la-Canéda.
French ‘Oscars’ César Academy plans 50/50 gender split The Academy of the César awards - sometimes known as the “French Oscars” - will “operate a cultural revolution” and impose gender equality among its members, it has said.
French films review – November 2019 A critical eye on the latest ciné releases. This month, Dilili in Paris and La vie scolaire
Online video shows Belle Époque-era Parisian life Footage features Notre Dame Cathedral in 1896, the Champs-Élysées in 1899 ... and the moving walkway at the Paris Exposition in 1900
French films review – October 2019 A critical eye on the latest ciné releases: this month A Faithful Man and Fourmi
French films review – September 2019 A critical eye on the latest ciné releases: this month Transit and Vif-Argent
French movie set with a backstory worthy of any film Location for Cinderella retelling Ever After and 1967 horror film Eye of the Devil has a dramatic history all of its own
The best film locations in France Movie buff Samantha David gets ready for her close-up with a tour of iconic cinema backdrops the length and breadth of France
US actor Tom Cruise spotted training in French Alps American actor Tom Cruise has been staying in the Haute-Savoie in France for more than a week, to train in the extreme sport “speed flying”, for his next film.
1957 film of jazz legend Miles Davis found in France Footage is believed to be the oldest known film of the trumpeter in existence
Paris cinema allows pets to attend film premiere A cinema in Paris has held a movie screening to which animal owners were allowed to bring their pets.
D-Day and 1945 film by Oscar winner now in colour A film created by an American soldier and Academy Award-winning director who filmed at the Normandy Landings of 1944 and a Nazi concentration camp is now available in colour, 75 years later.