Although not generally regarded as one of Bertrand Tavernier's most important
works, Une semaine de vacances
is an engaging drama that provides a sobering reflection on the
difficulties faced by teachers at time when... [More...]
In common with many of Tavernier’s films, Coup de Torchon is a multi-layered film
which, whilst distinctly unsettling, seems to have a strong underlying message... [More...]
Thierry Lhermitte and Miou-Miou top the bill in this well-intended but somewhat over-the-top
thriller parody from director Claude Zidi. Although there are a few very funny comic
sequences... [More...]
Le Bonheur est dans le pré is curious blend of satire and black comedy which
has its pleasures but also some frustrations. On the plus side, the performances
from all the lead actors are constantly entertaining... [More...]
On connaît la chanson marked Alain Resnais’ triumphal return to mainstream
French cinema in the late 1990s. The film, hugely popular in France... [More...]
The last five years or so have seen an unexpected resurgence in the
popularity of the policier,
the French thriller genre which was enormously successful from the
mid-1950s to the mid-1980s... [More...]
