Death Watch (1980)
A man with a camera implanted in his brain is commissioned to film a documentary about a terminally ill woman's last days.
Holy Lola (2004)
The heartache, anguish, paperwork and corruption of adopting a baby in Cambodia.
In The Electric Mist (2009)
A detective probing a series of murders begins to suspect they are linked to a previous case.
It All Starts Today (1999)
The effect of unemployment on France's children as seen through the eyes of a teacher.
Journey Through French Cinema (2016)
A personal look at French cinema, the films, directors and composers.
L.627 (1992)
The life of a plainclothes narcotics detective in the French police is a balance between les cock-ups and camaraderie.
Life And Nothing But (1989)
Humanity and bureaucracy clash as the debris of war is sifted and reconstituted.
The Princess Of Montpensier (2010)
A story of forbidden love set against the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century. Plus, read our with Bertrand Tavernier.
Safe Conduct (2001)
Scenes from the Paris film studios during the German occupation.
A Sunday In The Country (1984)
An ageing artist is visited at his country estate by his family.
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Suppressed energy Toby Jones on crafting characters and his role in Mr. Burton

Final exit for France’s national treasure Nathalie Baye From Truffaut to Beauvois she relished playing 'dangerous women'

Facets of fashion Ferzan Özpetek on the all-encompassing art of cinema, and Diamanti

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