Films and series to watch as of April 16th
What you will watch as of April 16th
Continuing with stories of resistance, Oxana by Charlène Favier, in theaters from April 10, traces the early days of the FEMEN movement in Ukraine. Led by Albina Korzh, this hard-hitting biopic shows how a group of young women turned their bodies into political battlegrounds. Between repression, conviction, and raw courage, Oxana brings the word “activism” to life.
On April 14, The Last of Us returns on Prime Video. After a first season acclaimed for its emotional depth and faithful adaptation of the video game, this next chapter promises to be more intimate and heartbreaking, with the same high-quality storytelling. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey further develop the complex father-daughter dynamic in a post-apocalyptic world on the edge of collapse.
Special mention goes to Jon Hamm, returning on April 11 in Your Friends and Neighbors (Vrais voisins, faux amis) on Apple TV+. Created by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee, Warrior), this six-episode drama mixes social satire with domestic thriller. Hamm plays a disgraced financier who turns to robbing his wealthy suburban neighbors. A sharp take on suburban hypocrisy and the masks we wear to survive.
In France, Canal+ premieres Cimetière Indien on April 7, an original creation by Thomas Bidegain. This intense political thriller revisits the unsolved murder of an imam in 1995, set in a fictional southern French housing project. Starring Camille Cottin, the series weaves together colonial memory, institutional violence, and the weight of unspoken truths. A bold and essential French production not to be missed.
Finally, the Israeli Film Festival of Paris (FCIP) has just wrapped up a particularly strong edition, where narrative diversity, artistic commitment, and identity exploration took center stage. An essential event confirming the vitality of contemporary Israeli cinema.
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To be released in 2025:
The Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson (Cannes Festival Selection)
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A Nice Indian Boy
Naveen (Karan Soni), a gentle and reserved doctor, finally introduces his charming white artist boyfriend, Jay (Jonathan Groff), to his traditional Indian family. Misunderstandings and emotional revelations put everyone on edge. Despite confronting uncomfortable truths about love and marriage, the family tries to plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.
Eddington (Official Cannes Selection)
In May 2020, a clash between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and the mayor (Pedro Pascal) ignites a powder keg as neighbors turn on each other in Eddington, New Mexico. Directed by Ari Aster, the film also stars Emma Stone and Austin Butler and explores social tensions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Life of Chuck
Directed by Mike Flanagan, this film based on a novella by Stephen King follows the life of Chuck (Tom Hiddleston) across three chapters. Co-starring Jacob Tremblay and Mark Hamill, it is set to release on June 13, 2025.
This is the extraordinary story of Charles “Chuck” Krantz. Featuring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan, the film explores love, loss, and the many dimensions of human existence.
The Roses
Directed by Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Trumbo) and written by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, Poor Things), The Roses is a dark comedy remake of the cult 1989 film The War of the Roses by Danny DeVito, based on the novel by Warren Adler.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play Theo and Ivy Rose, a seemingly perfect couple whose marriage unravels when Ivy’s career flourishes and Theo’s stagnates. Resentment builds into a vicious rivalry and a tumultuous divorce marked by manipulation and sabotage.
The cast also includes Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, Sunita Mani, and Belinda Bromilow.
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Still In theater and must see!
Reading Lolita in Tehran
Directed by Eran Riklis, starring Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, and Mina Kavani.
In post-revolutionary Iran, literature professor Azar Nafisi secretly gathers a group of young women to read banned classics. Between dreams and oppression, these meetings become an escape and an act of resistance.
Read the interview of Eran Riklis now (no spoiler)
Manas
Directed by Mariana Brennand Fortes, starring Jamilli Correa, Fátima Macedo, and Rômulo Braga.
Marcielle, 13, lives in the heart of the Amazon and dreams of independence. But the departure of her older sister and her first encounters with the adult world change her vision of the future.
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Jeudi / Thursday 17
Arte : No Man ‘s Land (S2)
W9 : Nanny McPhee
RMC : Mars Attacks !
Vendredi / Friday 18
France 5 : Les Incorruptibles
Dimanche / Sunday 20
France 2 : La folie des grandeurs
TF1 Series : Mamma Mia here we go agian!
Lundi / Monday 21
France 2 : La rebelle : les aventures de la jeune George Sand
Canal + : Cimetière Indien
TF1 Series : Dunkerque
Mardi / Tuesday 22
Canal + : Quand vient l’automne
Mercredi / Wednesday
Arte : Les leçons persanes
ARTE ‘ PROGRAMME TO WATCH AS OF APRIL 16
Films
The Handmaid’s Tale, available now.
Directed by Volker Schlöndorff, this 1989 film is one of the earliest adaptations of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel, long before the famous series starring Elisabeth Moss. In the near future, a nuclear catastrophe has drastically reduced fertility rates, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian regime where fertile women are enslaved to bear children for the ruling elite. Natasha Richardson portrays Kate, a woman torn from her family and forced to become a “handmaid” under the control of the Commander (Robert Duvall) and his wife Serena Joy (Faye Dunaway).
With its cold cinematography and oppressive storytelling, Volker Schlöndorff delivers a dark and chilling vision of a society where religion and political power unite to destroy fundamental freedoms. A striking film that remains as relevant as ever in its themes.
Adios Buenos Aires, available now.
Directed by German Kral, this Argentine drama blends music and melancholy in a Buenos Aires gripped by crisis. Set in 2001, during a period of economic turmoil, the film follows Julio Färber, a tango musician and shoe shop owner who decides to leave Argentina for Germany with his mother and daughter. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when Mariela, a strong-willed taxi driver, crashes into his car and suddenly enters his life.
Balancing themes of exile, an homage to tango, and an unexpected romance, Adios Buenos Aires paints a vivid portrait of a man torn between an uncertain future and a past he cannot let go of. With an evocative soundtrackand a poignant depiction of a country in chaos, the film explores identity and the sense of belonging in a changing homeland.
Documentaries
Isabel Allende, the Writer of Exile
A literary voice shaped by exile and activism
Born in Chile and related to President Salvador Allende, who was assassinated in 1973, Isabel Allende was forced into exile in the United States—an experience that deeply influences her writing. Through her novels and activism, she passionately defends the cause of migrants and exiles. This insightful documentary explores her literary and personal journey, highlighting how history has shaped her storytelling and humanitarian commitment.
On Wednesday, February 26 at 11:00 PM
Available until May 26, 2025
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigeria’s Powerful Literary Voice, streaming now.
A bold literary voice at the heart of Nigeria
This captivating documentary from Invitation au voyage highlights Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, one of the most influential contemporary literary figures. Through works like Half of a Yellow Sun, which revisits the trauma of the Biafran War, and Americanah, which explores the experiences of the African diaspora, the Nigerian author examines her country’s struggles and global issues. Her powerful and engaged writing has made her a leading voice in feminism and African literature.
Series
Upright – Season 1
Available April 18 on ARTE.tv
This Australian road-series follows Lucky, a washed-up musician, and Meg, a fiercely independent teenager. After a literal car crash of a meeting, they travel across the Australian outback, each carrying their own emotional baggage.
With heartfelt performances from Tim Minchin and Milly Alcock, Upright is a touching story of grief, healing, and unlikely friendship.
I Know Your Soul
Available April 24 on ARTE.tv
Set in Sarajevo, this Bosnian drama follows prosecutor Nevena as she investigates the alleged suicide of a teenager, Emir. As the case unfolds, deep cracks in family and society begin to show—particularly in the relationship between parents and children.
A gripping, socially-charged mystery led by Jasna Đuričić (Quo Vadis, Aida?), exploring grief, pressure, and trust in a post-war society.
To watch as of April 16 on Netflix
SERIES
Israeli & films series to watch now
EXterritorial, on April 30
Sara (Jeanne Goursaud), a former special forces soldier, watches helplessly as her son disappears inside the U.S. consulate in Frankfurt.
Refusing to leave the building, she embarks on a desperate and dangerous search, uncovering a government conspiracy.
A tense thriller available exclusively on Netflix.
Asterix & Obelix : The Big Fight, by Alain Chabat! On April 30.
Adolescence, now: a must-watch!
This poignant drama follows the story of a family facing the arrest of their 13-year-old son for the murder of a classmate. Starring Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty.
The Residence – Now : a must watch
Created by Paul William Davies and produced by Shonda Rhimes, this series takes place behind the scenes of the White House, exploring the political and personal intrigues of the residential staff.
You, last season, April 24.
The highly anticipated fifth and final season of the hit thriller series You arrives on Netflix on April 24, 2025. Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) returns to New York City aiming to finally achieve his dream of a peaceful, happy life.
Yet, his dark past and sinister impulses quickly resurface, threatening to unravel his new existence alongside wife Kate Galvin (Charlotte Ritchie).
This concluding season introduces captivating new characters such as the enigmatic playwright Bronte (Madeline Brewer) and powerful Lockwood family members (Anna Camp, Griffin Matthews), plunging Joe into a ruthless world of wealth, power, and dangerous seduction.
Prepare for a gripping and explosive finale led by new showrunners Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo—this is a conclusion you won’t want to miss.
Snakes & Ladders – May 14
A dark Mexican comedy by Manolo Caro (La Casa de las Flores).
Dora López (Cecilia Suárez), a determined schoolteacher, is poised to become headmistress of an elite school. But a brawl between two wealthy students spirals out of control.
Power games, hypocrisy, and satire unfold in a biting critique of social ambition.
To watch as of April 16 on Prime Video
SERIES
Étoile (Prime Video – Available from April 24, 2025)
Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino—the minds behind Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel—Étoile is a character-driven drama set behind the scenes of the ballet world.
The story follows two prestigious dance companies, one in Paris and the other in New York, which, in a bold move to save their struggling institutions, agree to swap their star dancers for a full season.
Charlotte Gainsbourg stars as Geneviève, the interim general director of the Paris Opera, while Luke Kirby plays Jack, the director of the Metropolitan Ballet Theater in New York.
The cast also includes Lou de Laâge as Cheyenne, a French prima ballerina, Gideon Glick as Tobias, an American choreographer, and Yanic Truesdale, known for Gilmore Girls, as Geneviève’s assistant.
The series explores the contemporary challenges of the ballet world—declining audiences, funding crises, and cultural clashes between companies—while celebrating the passion, discipline, and sacrifice that keep this demanding art form alive.
Choreography is by Marguerite Derricks, a long-time collaborator of the Palladinos.
Étoile consists of eight episodes and will be available in full on April 24, 2025, on Prime Video.
Another simple favor, on May 1st.
Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.
Ballard
Spin-off of Bosch, starring Maggie Q as detective Renée Ballard.
She reopens cold cases with help from retired investigator Harry Bosch.
Gritty, gripping, and packed with L.A. noir vibes.
Bosch Legacy, the final season, streaming now.
Created by Michael Connelly, Eric Overmyer, and Tom Bernardo, the series sees Bosch teaming up with his daughter Maddie (Madison Lintz), who has joined the police force. With support from defense attorney Honey Chandler (Mimi Rogers) and cyber expert Mo (Stephen A. Chang), the story wraps up a decade of character-driven noir drama set in a gritty, realistic Los Angeles.
The Last of Us, season 2, on April 14.
The Wheel of Time – Season 3, now.
Adapted from Robert Jordan’s novels, this epic fantasy series returns for its third season. Moiraine and Rand al’Thor face new challenges as ominous prophecies begin to unfold.
FILMS
Holland, streaming now.
Starring Nicole Kidman, Gael García Bernal, & Matthew Macfadyen.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North – April 18
An epic mini-series based on Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel.
Set in WWII, it follows Dorrigo Evans, a surgeon haunted by his forbidden love for his uncle’s wife—and his horrific experience on the Burma Railway.
A story of survival, memory, and impossible love.
Films and series to watch as of April 16 on Canal+
Cimetière Indien, on April 7.
An original French series created by Thomas Bidegain (A Prophet, Les Cowboys) and Thibault Vanhulle, explores three decades of buried secrets in a fictional southern French town. In 1995, rookie anti-terrorism agent Lidia investigates the murder of an imam.
Thirty years later, now a high-ranking officer, she is forced to revisit that case.
Directed by Thomas Bidegain, the series stars Camille Cottin, Jérémie Renier, Slimane Dazi, and Moussa Mansaly.
Cimetière Indien blends political thriller, colonial memory, and generational trauma with striking narrative power.
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HAPPY FACE, available now.
Created by Jennifer Cacicio.
Starring: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, David Arquette, Lili Simmons.
Inspired by the true story of Melissa Jesperson-Moore, this series tells the harrowing journey of a woman who, at the age of 15, discovers that her father is the infamous serial killer known as the “Happy Face Killer.”
Torn between personal investigation and a quest for identity, she seeks to understand the man behind the crimes while struggling to build her own life despite this terrifying legacy.
Produced by Robert and Michelle King (The Good Wife, Evil), Happy Face promises to be a gripping psychological thriller, driven by intense performances and an oppressive atmosphere.
SERIES
SWEETPEA, created by Ella Purnell, on April 4.
Shannon Lewis is bored with her life. People walk past her on the street without even glancing at her. She’s constantly overlooked for promotions at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her father is seriously, seriously ill.
Then everything in her life suddenly changes.
LE SENS DES CHOSES, created by Noé Debré and Benjamin Charbit, directed by Keren Ben Rafael.
Starring Elsa Guedj, Manu Payet et Éric Elmosnino.
DOPE GIRLS, available now.
Created by Matthew Read.
Starring: Julianne Nicholson, Aisling Franciosi, Eddie Marsan, Aneurin Barnard.
Based on Marek Kohn’s book Dope Girls: The Birth of the British Drug Underground, this six-episode British series immerses viewers in 1920s London, a time when the consumption of drugs boomed in Soho’s clubs and cabarets.
Amidst this underground explosion, Kate Meyrick (Julianne Nicholson), an ambitious single mother, builds a criminal empire and becomes the queen of London’s nightlife.
Filled with power struggles, betrayals, and female resilience in a male-dominated world, Dope Girls promises to be a captivating period drama exploring the rise of organized crime and the extraordinary story of a woman fighting to claim her place in history.
Films and series to watch as of April 16 on Apple TV
SERIES
Murderbot
Based on the award-winning, best-selling series by Martha Wells, Murderbot follows a rogue security unit as it searches for the meaning of life.
In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot (Alexander Skarsgård) secretly gains free will. To stay hidden, it reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet…even though it just wants to binge soap operas.
Murderbot premieres May 16.
Your Friends and neighbors, on April 11.
A suspenseful dark comedy created by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee, Warrior), stars Jon Hamm as Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a hedge fund manager newly divorced and fired.
To maintain his lifestyle, he begins robbing his affluent neighbors—only to uncover far more sinister secrets.
Directed by Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya), Greg Yaitanes, and Stephanie Laing, the series co-stars Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Lena Hall, Hoon Lee, and Mark Tallman.
A biting satire on suburban appearances and dangerous friendships.
Dope Thief, now.
An eight-episode crime drama produced by Ridley Scott, who also directs the first episode. The series follows two former criminal partners caught in a drug trafficking network.
Government cheese, April 16.
Government Cheese is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world.
When Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife, Astoria (Missick), and sons, Einstein (Ellison) and Harrison (Di’Allo Winston), have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.
The ensemble cast also includes Bokeem Woodbine (“Fargo”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Continental”), Louis Cancelmi (“The Irishman”), Julien Heron (“Baskets”), Djilali Rez-Kallah (“My Hero”), Louis Ferreira (“Stargate Universe”), Thomas Beaudoin (“Hubert & Fanny”) and Kyle Mac (“The Boys”), with John Ortiz (“Bad Monkey”) and Adam Beach (“Smoke Signals”).
Berlin ER, now.
Set in 1980s Berlin, this series follows an emergency doctor who becomes entangled in an international conspiracy while juggling the challenges of emergency medicine.
The White Lotus (Max) season 3, now.
Severance – Streaming now.
This acclaimed sci-fi series returns with a new season.
Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller, it delves into the consequences of a procedure that separates employees’ professional and personal memories.
Starring Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, and John Turturro, this season promises new and intriguing twists.
The Studio, streaming now.
10-episode half hour comedy starring Seth Rogen, who also serves as writer, director and executive producer alongside Emmy Award-nominee Evan Goldberg, is officially set to make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, followed by one episode every Wednesday through May 21, 2025.
In The Studio, Rogen stars as the newly appointed head of a movie studio, Continental Studios. Desperate for the approval of celebrities, he and his team of executives at Continental Studios must juggle corporate demands with creative ambitions as they try to keep movies alive and relevant.
The Studio is created by Multi-Emmy Award winners Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory along with Rogen and Goldberg, and Frida Perez. Point Grey Pictures’ James Weaver, Alex McAtee and Josh Fagen also serve as executive producers alongside Rogen and Goldberg.
Fountain of Youth – May 23
With John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, and Domhnall Gleeson.
This sci-fi drama explores what happens when a group of people discover a way to reclaim their youth… at a cost.
To watch as of April 16 on Disney Plus
FILMS
The Stolen Girl
Elisa allows her daughter Lucia to go for a playdate with her new friend Josie. Josie’s mother Nina is charming, affluent, and her house is spectacular – Elisa instantly feels at ease and agrees to Lucia staying overnight for a sleepover. The next morning, when she goes to pick her daughter, she finds the house empty with no sign of Nina, Josie or Lucia. What started out as her daughter’s first ‘playdate’ turns into every parent’s worst nightmare.
The Stolen Girl, the Original series is streaming from April 16.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, streaming now.
Sugarcane: Shadows of a Residential School by Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie, streaming now.
Synopsis: An investigation into the discovery of unmarked graves at a former Indigenous residential school in Canada, uncovering the abuse suffered by Indigenous children and the intergenerational trauma that followed.
Nightbitch – Directed by Marianne Heller, streaming now.
Starring Amy Adams. The film follows a former artist who becomes a mother and begins to believe that she is transforming into a dog.
It is based on the 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder, which explores themes of motherhood and identity.
SERIES
The Handmaid’s Tale, on April 8
The Handmaid’s Tale, the sixth and final season of the landmark dystopian series, premieres at last.
Created by Bruce Miller and based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, the series comes to a close after redefining the genre of political fiction. This final chapter follows June Osborne (played by Elisabeth Moss) as she continues her fight against Gilead’s regime, while its influence dangerously spreads across borders.
Directed in part by Moss herself, the season explores fragile alliances, trauma, and reckoning.
Also starring Yvonne Strahovski, Joseph Fiennes, Bradley Whitford, Max Minghella, and Ann Dowd, this intense and deeply personal ending promises answers to long-standing moral and emotional conflicts.
Andor, season 2, on April 22.
Bref 2, now.
PARADISE – Streaming now
Starring: Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson.
Why watch it? This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman envisions a political thriller set in a peaceful community inhabited by some of the most influential figures in the world. But their tranquility is shattered when a shocking murder occurs, triggering a high-stakes investigation.
Only Murders in the Building, now and always!
A quirky trio investigates murders in their building. Mystery, humor, and suspense collide!
