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Caiti Blues by Justine Harbonnier: discover the documentary trailer

Caiti Blues, presented at ACID, explores the life of Caiti Lord, an evolving blues singer. The film is due in cinemas on July 19, 2023.

Gare aux Docs 2023: a free, committed film festival on the tracks at the REcyclerie

Are you interested in an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris' Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from August 16 to 27, 2023, to enjoy a dozen or so documentaries on powerful subjects such as nature, people, discovery and sharing.

Mambar Pierrette by Rosine Mbakam: The struggle of a seamstress mother in rainy Douala

Mambar Pierrette by Rosine Mbakam, a poignant documentary presented in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Follow the daily life of Mambar, a resilient seamstress from Douala, as she faces the challenges of rain, back-to-school preparations and family life.

Filles du Feu, a short film by Pedro Costa presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2023

Portuguese director Pedro Costa's short film, "Filles du Feu", is part of the official selection of the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

Machtat by Sonia Ben Slama: Documentary on Tunisian wedding musicians, in Cannes

Machtat, a documentary by Sonia Ben Slama, explores the lives of traditional wedding musicians in Tunisia, presented at the ACID Cannes Film Festival 2023.

Man in Black by Wang Bing: Unreleased Documentary Presented at Cannes 2023

Man in Black, documentary by Wang Bing, presented in Special Screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.

"Queen Cleopatra": a 4-part Netflix documentary series in May 2023

Dive into the life of Queen Cleopatra with a 4-part documentary series on Netflix starting May 10, 2023.

Anna Nicole Smith documentary on Netflix: never-before-seen revelations about "The One You Think You Know"

Get to know Anna Nicole Smith like never before in a Netflix documentary coming out May 16, 2023.

Still : Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future) tells his Parkinson's story in a moving documentary

Afflicted with Parkinson's disease since 1991, child star Michael J. Fox's career has been turned upside down. The actor, best known for his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, recounts his illness in a documentary to be released on Apple TV+. Still will be released on May 12 on the platform.

On L'Adamant, the French winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlinale: review and trailer

In this documentary directed by Frenchman Nicolas Philibert, we discover the daily life of L'Adamant, a unique day center. The film won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, one of the biggest film festivals in the world. It will be released in theaters on April 19.

Navalny: how to watch the Oscar for best documentary for free?

The documentary "Navalny", winner of the Oscar for Best Documentary 2023, did not receive a cinema release. But the film is broadcast on television, Sunday, April 9, at 21h, on Paris Première.

All the beauty and bloodshed, a wonderful documentary, winner of the Golden Lion in Venice

Winner of the Golden Lion at the last Venice Film Festival, Laura Poitras' documentary "All the Beauty and Spilled Blood" follows the life and journey of Nan Goldin, an artist who has made her story a permanent struggle. In theaters March 15.

La Ferme à Gégé, a nice agricultural documentary: review and trailer

In this documentary by Florent Verdet, we discover Gégé, a farmer with a big heart who has opened his farm to children from the suburbs. In theaters on February 8, 2023.

Les Gardiennes de la Planète, documentary on humpback whales with Jean Dujardin: trailer

Jean-Albert Lièvre offers a nice animal documentary with "Les Gardiennes de la Planète", a film about humpback whales, with the voice-over of Jean Dujardin. The film is expected in theaters on February 22.

The rapper Diam's on the bill at the Cannes Film Festival, after ten years of absence

After ending her career more than 10 years ago, the rapper Diam's has created a surprise with an unpublished documentary "Salam", co-directed with Houda Benyamina, which will be presented at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

The Beatles: Get back, a documentary series by Peter Jackson on Disney+.

The Beatles: Get Back, a revealing immersion in the Beatles' creative process on Disney+, by director Peter Jackson.

Covid: more on the "EU health pass" available from June 15

The EU 27 have agreed on a "EU health pass" to be instated from June 15, 2021. What will it include? European Commissioner Thierry Breton - entrusted with vaccines - answered the question this March 28 on Le Grand Jury show.

Bruce Springsteen’s “Letter to You” documentary: trailer

Calling all Bruce Springsteen fans! The Boss is back with a new documentary. To discover on October 23, 2020 on Apple TV+, the movie – called “Letter to You” – returns on the creation of the singer and musician’s upcoming opus expected on the same day.

Colette is back in Paris!

We almost grew up with her. The mythical Colette boutique returns in an exclusive and unpublished documentary at the mk2 Beaubourg, from February 26 to March 1, 2020. 5 projections/debates of "Colette mon amour", to discover the backstage and last months of the emblematic concept store of the rue Saint-Honoré.

Tribute to Sólveig Anspach at the Cinémathèque

On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, the Cinémathèque Française will pay tribute to the American-Icelandic director Sólveig Anspach by dedicating a special evening to her with the screening of several of her films to be discovered from 5pm.