Not what I was expecting, My Brothers Band is a comical and emotional story of circumstances that connect us. Thibaut (the exceptional Benjamin Lavernhe) is an internationally renowned orchestra conductor who travels the world. When a health crisis and subsequent DNA test inadvertently reveals that he was adopted as an infant, Thibaut discovers the existence of a younger … [Read more...] about My Brother’s Band – Film review
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The Stolen Painting – Film review
Inspired by remarkable true events, new dramedy The Stolen Painting follows a self-assured auctioneer whose professional and personal integrity is challenged by the discovery of a long-lost masterpiece. Paris, present day. Brash 40-something André Masson (Alex Lutz), a hotshot modern art appraiser at prestigious high-end auction house Scottie’s, receives word that a painting … [Read more...] about The Stolen Painting – Film review
A Difficult Year – Film review
Both in debt up to their necks, Albert (Pio Marmaï) and Bruno (Jonathan Cohen) have turned to a community worker (Mathieu Amalric) for help with their financial woes. After a group workshop, they stumble into a bar that is hosting a gathering of young social activists, led by a vivacious organiser (Noémie Merlant). Attracted more by the free beer and chips than the group's … [Read more...] about A Difficult Year – Film review
Two Tickets to Greece – Film review
Opening over the Christmas period, comes one of the crowd favourites at this year’s French Film Festival - Two Tickets to Greece. Imagine a French version of Mamma Mia, exploring the trials and tribulations of friendship instead of a paternal mystery. Three childhood friends – Laure Calamy, Olivia Côte, and Kristin Scott Thomas – take a hilarious trip down memory lane in … [Read more...] about Two Tickets to Greece – Film review
Driving Madeleine – Film review
Driving Madeleine is a love letter to the city of Paris with scenes capturing its many sides. Taxi driver, Charles (Dany Boon) reluctantly takes on an early morning booking that on the surface will pocket him a huge fare. He begins to regret his decision when cantankerous Madeleine (French screen legend, Line Renaud) is waiting at the pickup point. Despite his own … [Read more...] about Driving Madeleine – Film review