French Cinema
The influence of France on the world screen is undeniable. From early inventors and pioneers such as the Lumiere Brothers, George Melies and Alice Guy Blache, the birth of cinema can virtually be traced back to French shores. Cinematic innovators such as Jean Renoir and Michael Carne followed. By the 1960s New Wave directors like Truffaut, Godard and Chabrol had an indelible impact on fledgling American film makers such as Scorsese, Coppola and Bogdanovich who revolutionised the way films were made in the US; studios fell, auteurs ruled. With the advent of television, French film budgets shrank but thanks to government intervention and a good deal of imagination, French cinema is still going strong with contemporary talents like Jean-Jaques Beineix, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Luc Besson and the controversial Gaspar Noe.
At Alice we're very proud of our extensive French collection, covering all genres from French farce to period drama, magical realism to mystery and suspense. Viva la France!
Requiem (2001)
5.2/10
Director: Herve Renoh
Starring: Patrick Dell'Isola, Moussa Maaskri, Julie-Anne Roth, Jo Prestia, Marc Chapiteau
Four hardened crooks break out of prison. Hunted down, with nowhere to run, they seek refuge in the only place the police cannot follow: a Cistercian... Read more
Revenge of the Musketeers ( aka D'Artagnan's Daughter ) (1994)
5.9/10
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Starring: Philippe Noiret, Sami Frey, Sophie Marceau, Claude Rich
The legendary swordsmen of 17th-century France are called back into action by D'Artagnan's daughter (Sophie Marceau) when her convent home offers sanc... Read more
Ricky (2009)
5.8/10
Director: Francois Ozon
Starring: Sergi Lopez, Alexandra Lamy
From the imagination of Francois Ozon ('Swimming Pool', '8 Women') comes 'Ricky', a magical and mysterious tale that blends magic-realism and an affec... Read more
Ridicule (1996)
7.5/10
Director: Patrice Leconte
Starring: Fanny Ardant, Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Judith Godreche, Bernard Giraudea...
A delightful tale of a young landowner who tries to obtain an audience with King Louis XVI in order to get grant money to drain a swamp. He soon disco... Read more
Rififi (1955)
8.2/10
Director: Jules Dassin
Starring: Carl Mohner, Magali Noel, Jules Dassin, Jean Servais, Marie Sabouret, Robert Man...
After helming such American noir classics as 'The Naked City' and 'Brute Force', blacklisted director Jules Dassin moved to Paris and embarked on his... Read more
Roberto Succo (2001)
6.6/10
Director: Cedric Kahn
Starring: Stefano Cassetti, Patrick Dell'Isola
'Kurt' claims to be a sales rep. He also claims to be English in spite of his heavy Italian accent. Kurt is an habitual liar and a dangerous driver, a... Read more
Robuste (2021)
Starring: Gerard Depardieu
An aging and disenchanted film star gets a new assistant in the form of a young female security officer. Read more
Rodin (2017)
4.7/10
Director: Jacques Doillon
Starring: Vincent Lindon, Izia Higelin, Severine Caneele
In 1880 Paris, 40 year-old sculptor Auguste Rodin finally receives his first state commission, "The Gates of Hell," which includes "The Kiss" and "The... Read more
Roman de Gare ( Crossed Tracks ) (2007)
7.1/10
Director: Claude Lelouch
Starring: Dominique Pinon, Fanny Ardant, Audrey Dana, Zinedine Soualem, Michele Bernier
An enthralling French thriller from 71-year-old master Claude Lelouch, starring Fanny Ardant as Judith, a best-selling author looking for inspiration... Read more
Romance (1999)
5.3/10
Director: Catherine Breillat
Starring: Caroline Ducey, Sagamore Stevenin
A bold, provocative portrait of a young French woman's journey to gain control of her life. When told she is loved by her boyfriend, but that he has l... Read more