Three films recall themes familiar from American movies: a creepy nanny, a teenage girl’s rebellion, and a sort of Sleepless in Seattle à la française.
Ladj Ly’s movie graphically examines how French society, through the actions of one police squad, reaps what it sows.
At the center of Nadav Lapid’s hilarious, disjointed, and unpredictable dramedy lies the age-old theme of identity and what defines it.
Methodically and steadily, writer-director François Ozon builds an efficient and damning case.
Well-observed moments and strong performances give the movie unexpected staying power.
Films have explored domestic violence before, but it’s likely that Xavier Legrand’s debut feature is among the most powerful.
A high-spirited film that makes being twenty-something in France look like the best gig in the world.
The film touches on many contemporary social discontents while building tension between a touchy pupil and his tight-lipped teacher.
Two Jewish boys’ adventures have life-and-death consequences in Occupied France.