French Cinema
The influence of France on the world screen is undeniable. From early inventors and pioneers such as the Lumiere Brothers, George Melies and Alice Guy Blache, the birth of cinema can virtually be traced back to French shores. Cinematic innovators such as Jean Renoir and Michael Carne followed. By the 1960s New Wave directors like Truffaut, Godard and Chabrol had an indelible impact on fledgling American film makers such as Scorsese, Coppola and Bogdanovich who revolutionised the way films were made in the US; studios fell, auteurs ruled. With the advent of television, French film budgets shrank but thanks to government intervention and a good deal of imagination, French cinema is still going strong with contemporary talents like Jean-Jaques Beineix, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Luc Besson and the controversial Gaspar Noe.
At Alice we're very proud of our extensive French collection, covering all genres from French farce to period drama, magical realism to mystery and suspense. Viva la France!
Masquerade (2022)
7.8/10
Starring: Pierre Niney, Isabelle Adjani, Francois Cluzet, Marine Vacth, Emmanuelle Devos,...
Adrien, an attractive dancer whose career was shattered by a motorcycle accident, squanders his youth in idleness. His life changes when he meets Marg... Read more
L'Age d'Or (1930)
7.3/10
Director: Luis Bunuel
A surrealist tale of a man and a woman who are passionately in love with each other, but their attempts to consummate that passion are constantly thwa... Read more
Don't Worry, I'm Fine (2006)
7.4/10
Director: Philippe Lioret
Starring: Isabelle Renauld, Kad Merad, Melanie Laurent, Julien Boisselier
On her return from vacation 19-year-old Lili is told by her parents that her twin brother Loic has left home after a violent argument with her father.... Read more
Little Nicholas' Treasure (2021)
Director: Julien Rappeneau
Starring: Audrey Lamy, Jean-Paul Rouve, Pierre Arditi, Gregory Gadebois, Jean-Pierre Darro...
What Nicholas (9) loves most is playing with his gang of middle school pals, The Invincibles. Adorable, yet mischievous, they have all sorts of advent... Read more
Point Blank (Blu-ray) (2010)
7.4/10
Director: Fred Cavaye
Starring: Gilles Lellouche, Roschdy Zem, Elena Anaya, Gerard Lanvin
A French action thriller from Fred Cavaye ("Anything for Her"), "Point Blank" is a relentless thriller that follows a man as he races through the stre... Read more
Le Chignon d'Olga (2002)
6.8/10
Director: Jerome Bonnell
Starring: Nathalie Boutefeu
A bereaved young man falls in love with a shop assistant he glimpses in a window and secretly tries to get to know her better. Read more
Summer Things (2002)
6.5/10
Starring: Charlotte Rampling, Jacques Dutronc, Carole Bouquet
Two couple of friends, one very rich the other almost homeless, decides to go on Holiday. Julie, a single mother, joins them too. Once at seaside, it... Read more
Me Two (2008)
5.7/10
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Alain Chabat, Marina Fois, Francois Damiens
Ranu, a shy accountant, suddenly discovers a completely opposite personality living in his head: 80's singer Gilles Gabriel. Read more
Of Love & Lies (2019)
Director: Julien Rappeneau
Starring: Francois Damiens, Andre Dussollier, Ludivine Sagnier
Théo would like to give some hope to his father, Laurent, a lonely alcoholic and disillusioned with life. The opportunity comes when Théo is about to... Read more
Un Coeur En Hiver (A Heart in Winter) (1992)
Director: Claude Sautet
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Beart, Andre Dussollier
AKA 'Un Coeur en Hiver'. A critically applauded and popular film set in the world of music. Winner of the Venice Silver Lion and two French Cesars, t... Read more