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The French Film Festival returns for its 29th edition with a mixture of screenings across the UK and an online streaming selection. It opens on November 3 with Emmanuel Corcoul's The Big Hit and closes on December 15. In addition to the features listed below, there will also be a short film showcase.
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Marianne Winckler, a well-known author, goes to live in northern France to research for her new book on the subject of job insecurity. Without revealing her true identity, she gets hired as a cleaner, working with a group of other women.
Ahmed’s world is thrown off-balance when he encounters Farah, newly-arrived from Tunis, who challenges everything he thought he knew.
An American novelist living for a time in London converses with his wife, his mistress, and other female characters he may have dreamed up.
Émilie meets Camille who is attracted to Nora, who crosses paths with Amber. Three girls and a boy - They're friends, sometimes lovers and often both.
Margaux, who just lost her older husband, starts a new life.
An unemployed man has two months while his wife is away to prove he can take care of the kids and find a job.
Something magical happens to a young girl after the death of her grandma.
A dancer becomes pregnant after having sex with a car.
A TV journalist's career, home life, and psychological stability are shaken after a driving accident.
A little girl faces a moral dilemma after she sees her brother being bullied.
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