In the 1920s French cinema was at its most varied and stylish - witness the achievements of Abel Gance, Marcel L'Herbier, Jean Epstein and Jacques Feyder.

The best of Indian cinema

Forget Bollywood, the best of India's cinema is to be found elsewhere, most notably in the extraordinary work of Satyajit Ray.

The very best of French film comedy

Thanks to comedy giants such as Louis de Funès, Fernandel, Bourvil and Pierre Richard, French cinema abounds with comedy classics of the first rank.

The silent era of French cinema

Before the advent of sound France was a world leader in cinema. Find out more about this overlooked era.

The greatest French film directors

From Jean Renoir to François Truffaut, French cinema has no shortage of truly great filmmakers, each bringing a unique approach to the art of filmmaking.

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Review of Le Fils a Jo

Review of Le Bled

Biography of Marie-France Pisier

Biography of Jacques Feyder

Review of Toutes nos envies