An engaging, if familiar, cinematic bonbon that owes its appeal to Catherine Frot’s winning performance and its unusual subject, the rarified world of rose breeding and flower competitions. Oh, for the revival of Odorama!
Not an easy film to watch, this dark satire is challenging, violent, gruesome, and maybe even necessary.
The annual event offers a spotlight on women directors and coming-of-age stories, a festival staple.
Director Bruno Dumont casts vivacious French star Léa Seydoux as a news anchor who comes to terms with fame and a chaotic life in a narrative that borrows from classic women’s pictures with their twists and turns.
The sight of Isabelle Huppert schlepping unwieldy blocks of dope evokes a comparison to the actress herself dragging her talents to languish in a slight, down-market caper.
A film ripe for this moment. It exemplifies the freedom of emerging from Covid-19 lockdown.
Director François Ozon takes viewers on a wild ride through florid moods and bruising events.
At what point does an open marriage become problematic?
Year in and year out, the festival showcases recent star vehicles for France’s leading actresses. During its first week, Juliette Binoche was the series’ secret sauce.