19 posts categorized "French Cinema"

June 30, 2021

SPOTLIGHT ON CANNES 2021: DIRECTORS' FORTNIGHT — ENTRE LES VAGUES —Anaïs Volpé

Cannes' Directors' Fortnight Unveils Lineup of 2021 Edition - Variety ENTRE LES VAGUES

The Braves (Entre les vagues) - Cineuropa

"Dreaming, falling, starting over. Margot and Alma are two best friends holding on to the energy of their youth and their burning desire to conquer the world, until life gets in the way. But their ride-or-die friendship can get them through anything; they are inseparable, unstoppable."

Indemnes, Anaïs Volpé - FIFIB

"After many years in theatre, Anaïs Volpé made several hybrid movies, from writing to editing. In 2016, she autoproduced Heis, a crossmedia project, which has been in many artistic places and international festivals (Independent Spirit Awards, Angers Premiers Plans, FIFIB). Anaïs co-directed a documentary series Dans la jungle, avec un petit couteau à beurre… funded by the CNC, dealing with French school system."

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June 29, 2021

SPOTLIGHT ON CANNES 2021: OUT OF COMPETITION — ALINE, THE VOICE OF LOVE —Valérie Lemercier

Disney & Pixar's 'Inside Out' to Make World Premiere at the 68th Annual Cannes  Film Festival - DAPs Magic

ALINE, THE VOICE OF LOVE

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"The life story of Canadian singing sensation Aline Dieu."

Valérie Lemercier : «Tout ce qui est sérieux me fait beaucoup rire»

"Valérie Lemercier was born on March 9, 1964 in Dieppe, France as Valerie Anne Marie Lemercier. She is an actress and director, known for Les visiteurs (1993), Monte Carlo (2011) and Palais royal! (2005)."

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Groupthink doesn't live here, critical thought does.

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SPOTLIGHT ON CANNES 2021: OUT OF COMPETITION — BAC NORD —Cédric Jimenez

Disney & Pixar's 'Inside Out' to Make World Premiere at the 68th Annual Cannes  Film Festival - DAPs Magic

BAC NORD

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"A police brigade working in the dangerous northern neighborhoods of Marseille, where the level of crime is higher than anywhere else in France."

BAC Nord - Cineuropa

Sorties - Loisirs | Marseille : Cédric Jimenez va tourner "Bac nord" à La  Castellane | La Provence

Cédric Jimenez is a French director and screenwriter born in Marseille. After several years spent in New York, followed by years in in London, he began his film career in Paris in 2003 as an independent producer. 

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COLE SMITHEY

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