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"La Ferme des Bertrand": Gilles Perret's poignant new film about rural life

Discover "La Ferme des Bertrand", a new film by Gilles Perret to be seen from January 31, 2024. A cinematic event not to be missed!

The festival Un état du monde, cinéma en débat(s) 14th edition at the Forum des Images

From January 25 to 31, previews and new releases, retrospectives and tributes, cartes blanches and encounters, an exhibition at the Forum des Images... All this with guests such as Laura Poitras, Rosine Mbakam, Chowra Makaremi, Camille de Toledo and Nepthys Zwer, who open up powerful critical perspectives.

Youth (Spring): Our verdict on Wang Bing's long-running documentary

In Official Competition, Chinese filmmaker Wang Bing's documentary Jeunesse (Spring) explores the narrow, cluttered aisles of China's textile factories. The film is due in cinemas on January 3, 2024.

"La Mère de tous les Mensonges" (The Mother of All Lies), Prix de la Mise en Scène at Un Certain Regard: Our opinion

Asmae El Moudir's documentary "La Mère de tous les Mensonges" is the winner of the Prix de la Mise en Scène in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The film is due in cinemas on February 28, 2024.

Journey to the South Pole, Luc Jacquet's documentary - review and trailer

30 years after he first set foot in Antarctica, director Luc Jacquet returns to the White Continent with his "Journey to the South Pole", a black-and-white documentary to be released in cinemas from December 20, 2023.

Vrai de vrai: a free documentary festival at the MK2 Bibliothèque

Join us on the weekend of December 2 and 3 for a series of documentary screenings at the MK2 Bibliothèque. The event is completely free, and 33 films will be unveiled.

Beyoncé: her film 'Renaissance' in cinemas in December 2023

Attention Beyoncé fans! Queen B has announced the French theatrical release of the documentary "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" on December 1, 2023. In Paris, the Grand Rex is already planning two exclusive evenings! UGC cinemas have also announced that the film will be shown in 12 cinemas on December 1 and 2, 2023.

Discover Krump through the documentary "Krump: Get Off" on Explore

The documentary "Krump: Get Off" lands on Explore on November 15. Don't miss this immersion into the world of Krump.

Portraits Fantômes: Kleber Mendonça Filho presents his new documentary - Trailer

A documentary by Kleber Mendonça Filho, Portraits Fantômes (Retratos Fantasmas) is due in cinemas from November 1, 2023.

Cesária Évora, the barefoot diva: documentary trailer

Cesária Évora, who died in 2011 at the age of 70, left an indisputable mark on the world of music. This autumn, the Cape Verde-born artist is in the spotlight with the release of the documentary "Cesária Évora, la diva aux pieds nus", directed by Ana Sofia Fonseca and not to be missed in cinemas from November 29, 2023. In the meantime, check out the trailer!

Pierre Feuille Pistolet: Ukrainian exiles on the run in a Polish van

Presented at Cannes 2023 in the ACID Selection, Maciek Hamela's "Pierre Feuille Pistolet" (In The Rearview) follows Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion. Available in cinemas from November 8, 2023.

Anselm (The Sound of Time), Wim Wenders' new documentary: review and trailer

Anselm, Wim Wenders' documentary on the artist Anselm Kiefer, will be shown in a Special Screening at Cannes 2023 and in French cinemas from October 18, 2023.

[TV] Jacquemus, le prince soleil: documentary and portrait of the fashion designer, by Loïc Prigent

"Jacquemus, le prince soleil", an exclusive documentary to be discovered on October 13, 2023 on France 5. Directed by renowned journalist Loïc Prigent, the film invites you to explore the glamorous world of Simon Porte Jacquemus, fashion's most adored designer. Discover his meteoric rise, from his beginnings to his consecration in Versailles, and be inspired by his passion and creativity, in the company of celebrities such as Victoria and David Beckham, Eva Longoria and Monica Bellucci.

La Nuit de la Glisse 2023: Preview at the Grand Rex and European release of the film Human X

Discover Human X, Thierry Donard's new documentary, at the legendary Nuit de la Glisse at the Grand Rex on October 16, 2023, before its simultaneous release in Europe.

Pascal Plisson's poignant new film "We Have a Dream" finally hits cinemas

"We Have a Dream": Pascal Plisson presents this September 27, 2023 an inspiring and highly touching film, where extraordinary children defy their disabilities to make their dreams come true.

Cinema: the Paris Surf & Skateboard Film Festival 2023 returns to Paris - Dates and program

L'Entrepôt in the 14th arrondissement of Paris hosts the 8th edition of the PSSFF (Paris Surf & Skateboard Film Festival) from September 21 to 24, 2023. On the program? The screening of 26 independent, never-before-seen films in competition around surfing and skateboarding.

Little Girl Blue: family secrets starring Marion Cotillard in cinemas in November 2023

Little Girl Blue, Mona Achache's docudrama starring Marion Cotillard, explores family secrets in a special screening at Cannes 2023. The film is due in cinemas on November 15, 2023.

Welfare: A shocking immersion in the welfare system by Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman's Welfare explores the daily lives of marginalized people in a New York welfare office. Among them are the unemployed, the homeless and victims of violence.

Tonight on TV: Ennio, the moving documentary about Ennio Morricone - our opinion

Filmed shortly before the death of the genius composer of over 500 films, "Ennio" is broadcast on Canal+ this Thursday, July 6. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore ("Cinema Paradiso"), the documentary retraces the entire life of Ennio Morricone, with his testimony and that of dozens of personalities from the worlds of music and cinema.

Les Filles d'Olfa: a disturbing Tunisian documentary at the cinema: review and trailer

In Les Filles d'Olfa, filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania mixes fiction and documentary and breaks the fourth wall with this disturbing portrait of a mother and her four daughters. The film was presented in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and is scheduled for release in cinemas on July 5, 2023.