AmelieThe feel-good movie that romps around early 20th century Montmartre with the colorful Amelie. Review
The DreamersMay 1968 in Paris comes alive in this coming of age story in turbulent, revolutionary times. A great film by Bertolucci. Be sure to check out the extras on the DVD! Review
Les MiserablesA surprisingly good version starring Niam Leeson and Geoffrey Rush. Review
Diva The classic early 1980’s French-pop-cool film’s brilliant colors still dazzle. Review
Two or Three Things I know About HerJean Luc-Godard’s masterpiece about the dehumanization of French society as a result of incompatible social and cultural pressure. Review
In Praise of LoveGodard’s elegant meditation on Paris at the end of the 20th century is a postmodern criticism of western civilization. ReviewJean de Florette / Manon of the SpringThe two films based on the powerful two-part novel by Marcel Pagnol. This pastoral, authentic, and vividly-staged cinematic morality tale is deeply moving. Review
The LacemakerClaude Goretta’s wonderful film starring Isabelle Huppert is based on the 1974 Prix Goncourt winning novel La Dentellière by Pascal Lainé. Review
La Cage Aux Folles If you liked The Bird Cage why not go see the French original? Review
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