Wednesday means cinema. Today, we offer you our selection of films for the week, to best guide you in the dark halls.
1. Minecraft, The Movie – Jared Hess
Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre) adapts the cult universe of the Minecraft game into a wild adventure mixing action and humor. With Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Danielle Brooks, this film promises an epic plunge into the blocky world that millions of players know and love. Between impossible constructions, creeper explosions, and a heroic quest, the experience looks to be as fun as it is intense!
Welcome to the world of Minecraft where creativity is essential for survival! Four outsiders – Garrett, Henry, Natalie, and Dawn – are suddenly thrust through a mysterious portal leading to The Surface – an incredible blocky world that thrives on imagination. To return home, they must master this world (and protect it from evil creatures like Piglins and Zombies), all while embarking on a fantastic quest alongside Steve, an expert crafter. This adventure will push them to be bold and develop their creativity. These are skills they will need to thrive in the real world.
2. Cassandre – Hélène Merlin
Hélène Merlin delivers an intimate and poignant drama starring Billie Blain, Zabou Breitman, and Éric Ruf. Tackling the theme of social determinism and the dream of emancipation, Cassandre promises to be a powerful work, led by a delicate direction and a stunning performance from Billie Blain, the film’s revelation.
Summer 1998. Countryside. Cassandre is 14 years old. In the small family manor, her parents and older brother notice that her body has changed. Fortunately, Cassandre is passionate about horses and joins a small equestrian center for the summer, where she is accepted as an odd little creature. There she discovers another normality that gradually extracts her from a consuming family body…
3. Ozi, Voice of the Forest – Tim Harper
Starring Maia Baran, Amandla Stenberg, and Julien Bésure, Ozi, Voice of the Forest is a committed and visually splendid animated film that addresses deforestation and the disappearance of species through the eyes of a young orangutan. This project is both educational and moving, perfect for the whole family.
Ozi, a young orangutan, is separated from her parents following a forest fire. She grows up in a reserve, surrounded by other animals who become her friends. But one day, driven by her instinct, she decides to set out in search of her family. During her quest, she will discover the beauty of nature but also the dangers that threaten it. Ozi embarks on an incredible adventure to find her parents and save the rainforest.
4. Natacha (Almost) Air Hostess – Noémie Saglio
Noémie Saglio (Connasse, Princess of Hearts) presents a sparkling comedy starring Camille Lou, Vincent Dedienne, and Didier Bourdon. It’s a story full of misunderstandings, absurd humor, and zany situations, where the dream of a clumsy heroine turns into a hilarious disaster.
Since her earliest childhood, Natacha has been determined to become a flight attendant to travel and discover the world. When she inadvertently becomes involved in the theft of the Mona Lisa, she sees it as an opportunity to finally fulfill her dream. Accompanied by a clumsy steward, she travels through France and Italy in a chase that could change her life…
5. The Backpacker – Philippe Mechelen
After Happy Retirement!, Philippe Mechelen returns with a comedy filled with a sense of escape and generational clash. Hakim Jemili, Christian Clavier, and Michel Blanc share the screen in a wacky road-trip where nothing goes as planned.
Yann has only one dream in life: to travel. So, when he hears that the famous Backpacker’s Guide is recruiting people to travel the world, he immediately applies for an interview and gets hired. His first mission: Marrakech, 40 addresses to verify in 5 days. However, Yann forgot to mention a small detail during his interview: he has never traveled in his life. What seemed at first to be the “best job in the world” will turn out to be far less idyllic than expected…