After a rough beginning, what follows is a lovely character study of a lonely woman who hesitantly steps out into the world.

A nine-year-old girl is declared a witch in this assured directorial debut.

A fully fledged auteur-driven film that expresses so well how violence or terror defines two sides confronted with opposition.

Films have explored domestic violence before, but it’s likely that Xavier Legrand’s debut feature is among the most powerful.

A collection of fragmented remembrances become an enlightening guide.

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.

Films in the series reflect a troubled mood, running the gamut from rage filled to woebegone.