1. Monsieur Aznavour

Biography, Drama
👉 Tahar Rahim delivers a stunning performance as legendary singer-songwriter Charles Aznavour in Monsieur Aznavour. This captivating biography follows Aznavour's rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of France’s most beloved entertainers, symbolising French culture to the world. With Rahim’s remarkable vocals and emotional depth, this film is both intimate and spectacular, celebrating the power of music in a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

2. Beating Hearts

Romance, Drama
👉 Starring Adèle Exarchopoulos and François Civil, Beating Hearts is a vibrant romantic epic about a love tested by social barriers, betrayal, and fate. Set in 1980s Northern France, the film follows Clotaire and Jackie, whose intense connection is shattered by tragedy. A decade later, Clotaire fights to win back his lost love, but has time run out?

With a superbe soundtrack, stunning visuals, and a stellar cast, this crowd-pleasing blockbuster pays homage to 80s and 90s indie films while leaving its own lasting mark.

3. The Count of Monte Cristo

Historical Drama, Adventure
👉 Winner of two César Awards, The Count of Monte Cristo stars Pierre Niney in a thrilling new take on Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Framed and imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, young sailor Edmond Dantès escapes and reinvents himself as the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, plotting revenge against those who ruined his life.

A box office smash in France with nearly 10 million admissions, this lavish epic is timeless storytelling on a grand, cinematic scale.

4. My Brother's Band

Comedy, Drama
👉 A hit at Cannes and one of France's top box office successes of 2024, My Brother’s Band follows two very different siblings reunited by their love of music. Thibaut (Benjamin Lavernhe), an internationally acclaimed orchestra conductor, learns through a health scare and DNA test that he has a brother, Jimmy (Pierre Lottin), who works in a school cafeteria and plays trombone in a local brass band. Despite their differences, Thibaut is determined to help Jimmy realise his musical talent. A crowd favourite with rave reviews, this heartwarming film perfectly balances laughter and emotion. 

5. Holy Cow

Coming-of-age, Comedy
👉 Winner of two César Awards and over a million admissions in France, Holy Cow is a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in France’s Jura region. After a family tragedy, 18-year-old Totone is left to care for his young sister. Struggling to get by, he enters a cheesemaking competition— despite knowing nothing about cheese. Full of charm, humour, and raw emotion, this César-winning debut is a moving tribute to community, resilience, and of course… cheese.

6. The Stolen Painting

Thriller, Mystery
👉 Inspired by true events, The Stolen Painting is a gripping dramedy about André, a confident Paris art expert whose world is turned upside down when a long-lost Egon Schiele painting surfaces in an unlikely place. As he investigates the painting’s origins with his ex-partner Bettina, questions of authenticity, ambition, and integrity arise — both in his career and personal life. Smart, sharp, and full of twists, this is a witty dive into the high-stakes world of art and the egos behind it.

7. The French Job

Crime, Comedy
👉 Inspired by the real 2010 Paris art heist, The French Job is a wild comedy imagining what could’ve happened to the missing masterpieces by Picasso, Matisse, and Modigliani. Melvil Poupaud stars as Yonathan, a watch expert swept into chaos when a slick con artist and a daring thief recruit him for the job of a lifetime. Fast-paced, funny, and full of twists, this madcap caper is a wildly entertaining spin on one of the most infamous art thefts in history.

8. Saint Ex

Biopic, Drama
👉 In Saint Ex, Louis Garrel stars as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the famed author of The Little Prince, in this moving tale inspired by true events. When fellow pilot and friend Henri Guillaumet disappears in the Andes, Saint-Exupéry joins the search, facing danger, grief, and revelation. With help from Guillaumet’s wife (Diane Kruger), the journey becomes one of courage and creativity. A heartfelt tribute to friendship, adventure, and the imagination behind a literary legend.

9. How to Make a Killing

Dark Comedy, Crime
👉 Laure Calamy shines in How to Make a Killing, a darkly funny crime caper set in the quiet Jura mountains. When Michel accidentally hits two criminals with his car, he and his wife Cathy discover a stash of cash—and decide to keep it. But their bungled cover-up quickly spirals out of control. Smart, suspenseful, and full of laughs, it’s one of France’s biggest hits of 2025.

10. Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Romantic Comedy
👉 In Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, Agathe (Camille Rutherford) dreams of love like the novels she shelves at Shakespeare & Co—but real life isn’t so romantic. Struggling with writer’s block, she’s invited to a Jane Austen residency in England, where she meets the brooding Oliver, straight out of a classic novel. Charming, witty, and full of literary heart, this feel-good film is a fresh tribute to Austen and the messy beauty of modern love.