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French Film Festival 2025

The Marching Band

Dir.: Emmanuel Courcol
| 103 minutes

At the height of his career, orchestra conductor Thibaut discovers he was adopted and has a brother named Jimmy. Raised in a humble home, Jimmy possesses natural musical talent. Thibaut decides to nurture his potential, sparking a heartwarming and critically acclaimed family drama.

Visiting Hours

Dir.: Patricia Mazuy
| 108 minutes

Alma, alone in her big townhouse, and Mina, a single mother from a housing project in another city, have organized their lives around the prison visits they make to their respective partners. When the two women meet in the room outside the visiting area, an unlikely friendship ensues.

Claude Sautet Tribute

Les choses de la vie

Dir.: Claude Sautet
| 89 minutes

Pierre has a wife, a son, a young mistress, an alfa romeo. He gets in a car crash. He lies on the street and, in the 15 minutes that follow the accident, Pierre relives his past and present life. A beautiful and engaging film which maps out the French bourgeois life.

The Quiet Son

Dir.: Delphine Coulin, Muriel Coulin
| 110 minutes

Pierre raised his two sons alone. Louis leaves for university, while Fus grows increasingly withdrawn and connects with far-right groups, clashing with his father’s values. The Quiet Son explores political tensions within a family, featuring standout performances by Vincent Lindon and Benjamin Voisin.

Claude Sautet Tribute

Max et les ferrailleurs

Dir.: Claude Sautet
| 125 minutes

Max is a police inspector who tries to catch a group of criminals; his mission is interrupted when he falls in love with a prostitute – one of the criminals’ girlfriend.

How to Make a Killing

Dir.: Franck Dubosc
| 113 minutes

Michel and Cathy crash into another car after avoiding a bear, and discovering a large sum of money. Frank Dubosc creates a dark comedy with echoes of Fargo, blending his unique character design and Laure Calamy’s comic talent in snowy landscapes.

Claude Sautet Tribute

Cesar at Rosalie

Dir.: Claude Sautet
| 105 minutes

Cesare and Rosalie are a stereotypical couple in love, even though Cesare, the junk dealer who struck it rich, has not lost the common touch. The appearance of one of Rosalie’s old lovers affects the balanced relationship. 

Vincent, Francois, Paul et les autres

Dir.: Claude Sautet
| 118 minutes

Melancholy, enormously satisfying life-goes-on drama about longtime male buddies who pursue their respective vocations during the week – medicine, boxing, factory ownership, etc. – then team up for food and drink on idyllic weekends. 

Cassandre

Dir.: Hélène Merlin
| 103 minutes

In the summer of 1998, 14-year-old Cassandre struggles with her changing body. At a small riding center, she’s embraced for her uniqueness and finds a new sense of belonging, gradually breaking free from her family’s overwhelming dynamics.

When Fall Is Coming

Dir.: François Ozon
| 102 minutes

Michelle enjoys time with her friend Marie-Claude and hosting her grandson, Lucas, but struggles with his mother, Valerie. After lunch ends with Valerie hospitalized, the fragile family dynamic unravels. Ozon’s film evolves from melodrama to thriller, enhanced by Burgundy’s landscapes and brilliant performances.

Dog on Trial

Dir.: Laetitia Dosch
| 85 minutes

Avril is assigned to defend Dariuch’s dog, accused of biting three people. While the law demands the dog be put down, Avril is determined to protect her four-legged client. Laetitia Dosch blends legal drama with a thoughtful comedy, exploring the emotional and social role of animals in our lives.

Jim's Story

Dir.: Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu
| 110 minutes

Aymeric reconnects with his old friend Florence, supporting her through pregnancy, birth, and raising Jim. Their lives change when Christophe, Jim's biological father, returns. The film captivated Cannes and received rave reviews.

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