Wednesday means cinema. Today, we present our selection of films for the week to best guide you in the dark halls.
1. Raw Diamond – Agathe Riedinger
Agathe Riedinger, a new rising star of French cinema, makes a strong impression with Raw Diamond, a work straddling the line between drama and thriller. Inspired by themes of resilience and self-discovery, the director offers a touching and powerful story. A cinematic gem not to be missed.
Liane, 19 years old, daring and fiery, lives with her mother and younger sister under the dusty sun of Fréjus. Obsessed with beauty and the need to become someone, she sees reality TV as the opportunity to be loved. Fate finally seems to smile upon her when she auditions for “Miracle Island.”
2. The Most Precious of Goods – Michel Hazanavicius
Michel Hazanavicius, Oscar winner for The Artist, returns with an ambitious and deeply humanistic project. With The Most Precious of Goods, he adapts a poignant tale in a poetic and moving direction. Known for juggling genres, Hazanavicius proves once again that he excels at telling universal stories, touching the hearts of audiences of all ages.
Once upon a time, in a large forest, lived a poor woodcutter and his wife. The cold, hunger, misery, and the war all around them made life very difficult. One day, the poor woodcutter’s wife takes in a baby. A baby thrown from one of the many trains that constantly cross their woods. Protected at all costs, this baby, this little good will change the lives of this woman, her husband, and all those who cross its path, even the man who threw it from the train. Their story reveals the worst and the best of the human heart.
3. The Panache – Jennifer Devoldere
Jennifer Devoldere, known for her delicate style and endearing characters, offers us The Panache, a bittersweet comedy full of charm and elegance. This film explores human contradictions with humor and tenderness, driven by actors who bring genuine energy to their roles. A work promising as many laughs as reflections.
4. The Choice – Gilles Bourdos
Under the direction of Gilles Bourdos (Renoir – 2013), The Choice tackles moral dilemmas in a meticulous and emotional production. Bourdos, who excels in exploring human nuances, offers us a poignant narrative where each decision resonates like an upheaval. A subtle and wonderfully performed work, notably by Vincent Lindon, which invites reflection on the consequences of our actions.
Joseph Cross is much like his job. Solid as concrete. Married, two kids, his life is perfectly organized. Yet tonight, alone behind the wheel, he must make a decision that could ruin his life.
5. Prodigieuses – Frédéric and Valentin Potier
Frédéric and Valentin Potier deliver an audacious film with Prodigieuses, combining narrative innovation and clear aesthetics. These filmmaker brothers, already noted for their unique visual style, delve into a captivating story where destinies intertwine spectacularly. With an enchanting soundtrack and sublime cinematography, Prodigieuses promises an extraordinary cinematic experience.
Based on a true story. Claire and Jeanne, virtuoso pianist twins, are admitted to a prestigious music university run by the stern professor Klaus Lenhardt. They carry their father’s ambition, who has sacrificed everything to make them the best. However, an orphan disease gradually weakens their hands, suddenly jeopardizing their ascent. Refusing to give up on their dream, they will have to fight and reinvent themselves to become, more than ever, prodigious.
