Film and TV
Latest news on film and cinema from France.
5 of the best French horror movies
With Halloween approaching, you might be in the mood for a scary film - here are some recommendations from Paris-based cinema club Lost in Frenchlation for the best French horror offerings, from body horror to psychological slow-burners, via a horrifying fairy tale.
French films with English subtitles to watch in November 2026
Classics from Jean Cocteau and Claude Berri, both films in the acclaimed 21st-century biopic of Charles de Gaulle, and a mind-twisting New Wave drama all feature this month.
French films with English subtitles to watch in October 2026
The second part of the acclaimed De Gaulle biopic, a cinematic classic, one of Truffaut's quiet gems - and a very French take on a Halloween movie are among the movie treats on offer in October
How France chooses the film it sends to the Oscars
France has selected its film to compete for the Best International Film in next year's Oscars - but who actually makes that decision, and how are films chosen?
Casting call in Paris for stylish middle-aged men
The final series of the Netflix series Emily in Paris is looking for extras for scenes in the centre of the capital - specifically 'stylish' men aged between 40 and 60.
French comedy show 'Call my agent' makes film comeback
French showbiz comedy series Dix Pour Cent (Call My Agent) is back as a feature-length film with cameos from Hollywood stars George Clooney and Eva Longoria, with critics saying that for once, a movie made from a series has hit the mark.
French films with English subtitles to watch in September 2026
This month’s movies include new releases such as Jim Queen, La Vénus Électrique and La Bataille de Gaulle, as well as French classics like César et Rosalie and Le Corniaud.
Film casting call for Americans in Paris
A major Hollywood production is on the lookout for Americans in France for a possible minor speaking background role this month
How to find open-air cinemas in France this summer
Nothing feels more like summer than watching a movie 'à la belle étoile' (under the stars). Here's everything you need to know about finding an open-air cinema near you.
De Gaulle returns to unite the French - at the cinema
A two-part biopic of French leader Charles de Gaulle has become a summer cinema hit in his homeland, delivering a strong dose of patriotism through one of the rare figures to unite the country.
How to watch the final stages of the 2026 World Cup on French TV
The 2026 men's football World Cup reaches its climax this weekend - here's how to watch if you are in France.
10 movie scene locations to see in Paris
The French capital frequently stars in the movies - here's how to find the locations where some of those iconic scenes were filmed.
French films with English subtitles to watch in July 2026
This month’s Lost in Frenchlation goes four-film weekly with a selection of movies including cult comedy and a musical classic, and a meta movie about the making of a classic French film – all in tempting air-conditioned environs.
French films with English subtitles to watch in June 2026
Paris-based cinema club Lost in Frenchlation celebrates Pride Month with 11 screenings of films with LGBTQ themes, from classics to recent releases.
OPINION: Bolloré's influence on French cinema, TV and media is dangerous
The story of the French film producers, the Breton billionaire and the blacklist is complicated but - argues John Lichfield - should be taken seriously as a genuine danger to France's culture.
French government slams ‘disproportionate’ Canal+ riposte to anti-Bolloré petition
France’s government has waded into a row that has sent shockwaves through the domestic cinema industry after the head of France’s biggest film producer, Canal+, said the group would no longer work with signatories of a petition against billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.
Shock threat by billionaire Bolloré's Canal+ group rocks French cinema
The head of France's biggest film producer, Canal+, said on Sunday that the group would no longer work with 600 industry professionals who signed a petition against right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.
How to watch the Women’s Six Nations on TV in France
The undercard acts of the men’s senior and under-20 tournaments are over, and it’s time for the main show — the Women’s Six Nations. Here’s how you can watch it on TV if you are in France.
Singer FKA twigs to play Josephine Baker in biopic of anti-racist legend
British music star FKA twigs is to play Josephine Baker in a new biopic of the Roaring Twenties icon who became a hero of the French Resistance and the American civil rights movement.
Paris gets taste of Nigeria’s Nollywood
Paris has a taste of Nigeria’s film industry with the start of the Nollywood Week festival, with movies exploring love, family and duty, shorts and documentaries.
French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2026
A must-see trilogy and a culture-clash comedy to mark Europe Day are the highlights of another big Lost in Frenchlation month for movie-lovers.
Lost film of French cinema pioneer retrieved from US attic
The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century - shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed down through the generations. No one knew a cinematic treasure was inside.
French films with English subtitles to watch in April 2026
A Romy Schneider must-see, a belated Easter celebration, a biopic set in occupied France, and a Jean-Luc Godard classic all feature on Lost in Frenchlation’s April listings of French films with English subtitles.