For the start of 2025, Lost in Frenchlation has seven French films with English subtitles lined up, plus a stand-up comedy show, two walking tours, and a wine and cheese tasting. As usual, arrive early for pre-show drinks and a chance to chat with fellow cinephiles.
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Here are the films for January 2025;
Les Visiteurs - Tuesday, January 7th
A cult classic, Les Visiteurs is close to the French equivalent to Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and it's one of those films your French friends might randomly quote. It follows the clash of cultures, as Godefroy (Jean Reno), a 12th century knight who tries to travel back in time, but is instead transported to 1993.
When? Arrive early for the Midnight in Paris walking tour at 5pm, then join for drinks at 7pm (at the Tournebride Bar). The screening will start at 8pm.
Where? At the Cinéma L’Epée de Bois. 100 Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 5th arrondissement.
Tickets? You can reserve them online. They range from €7.90 to €9.90. To join the tour beforehand, tickets cost €17. You can reserve them here.
En Fanfare - Thursday, January 9th
This film follows Thibaut, a world renowned conductor, who has been recently diagnosed with cancer and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Upon learning he was adopted, Thibaut seeks out his biological brother, a trombone player in a brass band in northern France that he seemingly has nothing in common with, aside from a love for music.
When? Come early for drinks at 7pm. Screening starts at 8pm.
Where? Luminor cinéma, 20 rue du temple, Paris, 4th arrondissement.
Tickets? You can buy ahead of time online. They range from €7.50 to €9.
Saint Ex - Monday, January 13th
This film tells the story of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Louis Garrel), who went on to write the classic children's book, The Little Prince. It starts off in Argentina in 1930, when he was working as a pilot for the French airmail service Aéropostale. One of his friends and fellow pilots is Henri Guillaumet (Vincent Cassel), who vanishes over the Andes, and Saint-Exupéry sets out to rescue him.
When? Arrive early for drinks at 7pm, screening at 8pm.
Where? Cinéma du Panthéon, 13 Rue Victor Cousin, Paris, 5th arrondissement.
Tickets? You can reserve online. They cost between €7.90 and €9.90.
Un Ours dans le Jura - Friday, January 17th
This French comedy tells the story of an unhappy couple, Michel and Cathy. One day, Michel is driving and accidentally hits and kills two people when attempting to avoid hitting a bear on the road. He finds that the two dead people had stashed €2 million and a pistol. The couple tries to keep it quiet, as local law enforcement begins investigating.
When? Arrive early for pre-drinks at 7pm, with a stand-up comedy show by Jono Duffy. The screening will start at 8pm.
Where? Cinéma Club de l'Etoile. 14 rue Troyon, Paris, 17th arrondissement.
Tickets? Buy them here. They range from €15 to €17.
Leurs Enfants Après Eux - Thursday, January 23rd
Based on the award winning coming-of-age novel by Nicolas Mathieu, Leurs Enfants Après Eux is set in deindustralising eastern France. The film starts off in the summer of 1992, following 14-year-old Anthony. One day, while relaxing at the lake, he meets Stéphanie and is quickly attracted to her. Anthony secretly borrows his father's motorcycle to try to go to a party in the neighbouring town, hoping to see Stéphanie, and this sets off a chain of events that will change both his life and the lives of those around him.
When? Pre-drinks start at 7pm. The screening begins at 8pm.
Where? Luminor cinéma. 20 rue du temple, Paris, 4th arrondissement.
Tickets? Ranging from €7.50 to €11.50. Buy them online in advance.
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo
Based on the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, the film follows the story of Edmond Dantès, a French 19-year-old first mate of the merchant ship Pharaon, who is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned at an island fortress off the coast of Marseille. After 14 years he manages to escape, taking on the identity of the 'Count of Monte Cristo' and attempting to take revenge on those who betrayed him.
When? Arrive early for the women of Paris walking tour at 4:30 pm, then stick around for pre-drinks at 6:30pm. The screening will start at 7:30pm.
Where? Luminor cinéma. 20 rue du temple, Paris, 4th arrondissement.
Tickets? Movie tickets can be bought here. They cost €4. Tour tickets can be bought here for €17.
Vingt Dieux - Friday, January 31st
Young Totone lives in eastern France with his father and seven-year-old sister and spends most of his drinking beer and hanging out with his friends. When his father dies, Totone finds himself responsible for his sister. He decides to enter a competition to make the best comté (cheese) in the region.
When? Arrive early for a wine and cheese tasting with 'Paris Wine Girl' at 7pm. The screening will start at 8pm.
Where? Cinéma L'Arlequin at 76 rue de rennes, Paris, 6th arrondissement.
Tickets? Movie tickets range from €9.50 to €11.80. You can buy them online. Cheese and wine tasting tickets can be purchased here. They cost €20.
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