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The Piano Lesson: a poignant family drama directed by Malcolm Washington on Netflix

The Piano Lesson, directed by Malcolm Washington and starring Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington, tells the story of a family struggle over an inheritance symbolized by a piano, available on Netflix on November 22, 2024.

La plus précieuse des marchandises animated film by Michel Hazanavicius: review and trailer

Michel Hazanavicius was back at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 with La plus précieuse des marchandises, his first animated film in official competition. To be seen in cinemas from November 20, 2024.

The Fourth Wall: a poignant drama starring Laurent Lafitte set in war-torn Lebanon

Adapted from Sorj Chalandon's award-winning novel, David Oelhoffen's The Fourth Wall plunges Laurent Lafitte into an intense, humanist drama set in war-torn Lebanon. In theaters January 15, 2025.

Gladiator II by Ridley Scott with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington - Our review and trailer

Gladiator 2, Ridley Scott's new film starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, in cinemas November 13, 2024. A Roman epic not to be missed.

Le Déluge: Guillaume Canet and Mélanie Laurent as Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette - our review

Le Déluge, a new film directed by Gianluca Jodice, stars Guillaume Canet and Mélanie Laurent as Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, during their imprisonment at the Conciergerie. Here, we discover the royal couple not in the luxury of Versailles, but awaiting their sentence.

Christophe Barratier's Les Enfants de la Résistance: a heroic adventure at the heart of history

Christophe Barratier adapts the best-selling comic strip Les Enfants de la Résistance, an intense plunge into occupied France from a child's point of view. Currently filming.

Organ Trail: a fight for survival in wild Montana on Paramount+.

The thriller Organ Trail, directed by Michael Patrick Jann, arrives November 1 on Paramount+. Plunge into an icy, unforgiving Montana where survival is the only objective.

The Count of Monte Cristo with Pierre Niney: a successful bet on VOD

Pierre Niney takes on the title role in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre De La Patellière's new film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. (Re)discover this epic tale of revenge on VOD for purchase on October 26 and for rental on November 6, 2024.

Lidia fait sa loi: Matilda De Angelis returns for season 2 on Netflix

Season 2 of Lidia fait sa loi arrives on Netflix on October 30, 2024. This historical drama, starring Matilda De Angelis, follows Lidia Poët, Italy's first female lawyer, as she investigates murders while fighting for recognition of her right to practice her profession.

Louise Violet by Eric Besnard with Alexandra Lamy and Grégory Gadebois: our review and trailer

Louise Violet, by Eric Besnard, with Alexandra Lamy and Grégory Gadebois: a plunge into the school of 1889, in theaters November 6, 2024.

Cada Minuto Cuenta: Chronicle of the heroes of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake on Prime Video

Cada Minuto Cuenta, a drama series about the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, starring Osvaldo Benavides and Maya Zapata, available on Prime Video from November 8, 2024.

A Thousand Blows: Steven Knight's new historical drama series on Disney+.

A Thousand Blows, the new historical drama series created by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders), tells the story of two Jamaican immigrants struggling to survive in violent Victorian London. Starring Malachi Kirby and Stephen Graham, this series promises to be a must-see on Disney+.

Messengers of War: Tyler Perry's historical drama starring Kerry Washington on Netflix

Messengers of War, Tyler Perry's drama starring Kerry Washington, tells the heroic story of the only female African-American battalion in World War II, available on Netflix from December 20, 2024.

Rivals, the new British drama series, arrives on Disney+.

Rivals, adapted from the novel by Jilly Cooper, arrives on Disney+ on October 18, 2024. This eight-episode drama series delves into the passionate intrigues and scheming of Britain's upper echelons in the 1980s.

One Hundred Years of Solitude - The series adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece on Netflix

One Hundred Years of Solitude, an adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's iconic work, plunges us into the mythical story of the Buendía family and the town of Macondo. Available on Netflix on December 11, 2024.

Mononoke, the movie: A ghost in the rain - Horrific anime coming soon to Netflix

Mononoke: A Ghost in the Rain, directed by Kenji Nakamura, plunges us into a terrifying fantasy world of political intrigue and vengeful spirits. Available on Netflix from November 28, 2024.

Le Mans 66: the incredible automotive rivalry with Matt Damon and Christian Bale on Prime Video

Le Mans 66, a dramatic biopic directed by James Mangold and starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, will be available on Prime Video on October 1, 2024. A legendary race against the clock between Ford and Ferrari, inspired by a true story.

Argo: Ben Affleck's thriller, winner of the 2013 Academy Award for Best Picture, arrives on Prime Video

Argo, the spy drama directed by Ben Affleck and starring Bryan Cranston and John Goodman, arrives on Prime Video on October 1, 2024. Inspired by a true story, this breathtaking thriller plunges you into the heart of the Iranian revolution.

Merteuil: new series by Jessica Palud starring Anamaria Vartolomei and Diane Kruger

The Merteuil series, based on the novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, began shooting in Normandy on September 4, 2024. Directed by Jessica Palud, the prestigious cast includes Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste and Lucas Bravo.

JOY: the shocking story of the birth of the first test-tube baby on Netflix

JOY, a historical drama directed by Ben Taylor, starring Thomasin McKenzie, Bill Nighy and James Norton, revisits the birth of Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby, on Netflix on November 22, 2024.