Films as of February 14th
Your films as of February 14th
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Bob Marley: One Love, Reinaldo Marcus Green
Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton.
Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. For the first time on the big screen, discover the powerful story of Bob Marley, his resilience in the face of adversity, and the journey that led him to his revolutionary music.
REVIEW
Reinaldo Marcus Green previously directed the film about the Williams sisters, ‘”KING RICHARD”‘ with Will Smith portraying the famous father of the tennis players.
This time, he tackles a monument: Bob Marley. A mystical and mysterious singer, adored by the entire planet, yet fundamentally little known to us.
Seen at the Grand Rex from the third balcony, the world premiere of the film recalls the Cannes Film Festival where the commoners are relegated to the worst seats, preceded by a dreadful rendition of ‘Could You Be Loved’ by Sofian.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ begins during the gang warfare raging in Trench Town, Jamaica, in the late 1970s.
After surviving an assassination attempt, he is forced into exile in England where he creates his greatest albums.
Despite the involvement of its lead actor Kingsley Ben Adir, the film fails to depict what Bob Marley could have been. It’s surprising considering it’s produced by his son Ziggy.
Only Lashana Lynch in the role of Rita Marley, his wife, offers us a few rare moments of emotion.
There’s no perspective, and we remain on the surface, akin to reading a Wikipedia page, whereas there was depth in ‘Bird’ or ‘Elvis.’
Yet, the legendary, immortal soundtrack remains.
If you love the reggae star, I recommend watching Kevin Macdonald’s excellent documentary available on the Arte.TV platform instead.
IN THEATER, AS OF FEBRUARY 14TH.
All of us stranger, Andrew Haigh.
With Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell
SYNOPSIS
In London, Adam lives in a tower where most of the apartments are unoccupied. One night, the monotony of his daily life is interrupted by his encounter with a mysterious neighbor, Harry.
As the two men grow closer, Adam is besieged by memories of his past and returns to the suburban town where he grew up.
REVIEW
Seen during the LGBTQA+ Festival Chéries Chéris, ‘All of us strangers” tells a love story between two individuals, set in a strange spatiotemporal reality.
Adam meets Harry in a building where they seem to be the only occupants.
At night, Adam escapes and meets young adults in the suburbs of London who seem to deeply love him, with whom he spends a lot of time, with whom he cries, laughs, and soon wants to introduce his new friend Harry.
Who are they? What connects them to Adam?
Andrew Haigh navigates between past and present and questions us about grief, love, commitment.
What is real? Who exists? How do we love? What makes us feel alive?
This film about love, whose sublime photography enhances our immersion in sadness and pain, is my favorite of the week.
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal shine. As for Claire Foy, she is, as usual, magnificent.
Now playing in theaters.
“Black Cake”, Marissa Jo Cerar
SYNOPSIS
Adaptation of the eponymous Best-Seller by American-Caribbean author Charmaine Wilkinson, released in early 2022
Eleanor Bennett loses her battle with cancer, leaving her children a flash drive that holds untold stories of her journey from the Caribbean to America; the stories shock her children and challenge everything they know about their family’s origin.
REVIEW
This series, directed by Marissa Jo Cerar (Women of the Movement) and stamped with Oprah Winfrey’s seal of approval, which I binge-watched with my family, has a certain “This is Us” quality.
As a writer for “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “13 Reasons Why,” and the film “Conversion,” the director unquestionably knows how to address violence against women and the LGBTQIA+ communities.
The story of Covey, a woman who changes her name to Eleonore, portrayed by the magnificent Mia Isaac, takes us through various time periods and multiple locations: Jamaica, London, and the United States.
With each episode, new secrets are revealed. What will happen to Covey? And her children? Her best friend?
Regardless of the time period, the characters face racism, homophobia, and violence against minorities, Asians, Blacks, and mixed-race individuals alike.
Touching, captivating, “The Black Cake” is a series that hooks us from the very first episode.
8 episodes
Starring Lashay Anderson, Faith Alabi, Glynn Turman, Ahmed Eljah, Simon Wan, and Sonita Henry
Currently streaming on Disney+.
Best films as of February 14th
Alive, Alix Delaporte. Starring Alice Isaaz, Roschdy Zem, Vincent Elbaz.
Gabrielle, 30 years old, must quickly find her place within a team of top reporters. Driven by their passion for truth-seeking, their sense of humor, and solidarity, they will try everything to regain the faith of their beginnings and reinvent themselves.
Rise and Go, Zohar Wexler.
The first documentary film by Zohar Wexler, a French-Israeli-American actor, who went to Moldova in search of his family’s traces following the 1903 pogrom, inspired by the verses of national poet Haïm Na’hman Bialik.
Actor Zohar Wexler returns to Kishinev, the city of his ancestors, where in 1903 the Jewish population fell victim to an unprecedented pogrom. Guided by the poem “In the City of Massacre,” written by poet Haïm Nahman Bialik in the aftermath of the pogrom, he seeks to stage a performance there to preserve the memory of this pivotal moment. But the theater doors remain closed. The Moldovans do not want to hear about this dark past. Yet the traces are there, and the silence must be broken.
Dog and Cat, Reem Kherici. Starring Franck Dubosc, Reem Kherici, Philippe Lacheau.
Diva, a famous social media star cat, and Chichi, a street dog, lose their respective masters. Thus begins a crazy journey between Montreal and New York, with humans on one side losing track of their pets and the animals left to fend for themselves to find their masters.
The Imaginary Molière, Olivier Py. Starring Laurent Lafitte, Stacy Martin, Bertrand de Roffignac.
Paris, February 17, 1673. Like every evening, Molière takes the stage at the Palais-Royal theater to perform “The Imaginary Invalid.” It will be his last performance.
Madame Web, S.J. Clarkson. Starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor.
Cassandra Web is a paramedic from Manhattan who is said to have the ability to see into the future. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forms a relationship with three young women destined for extraordinary futures… if they can survive a deadly present.
Retirement Home 2, Claude Zidi Jr. Starring Kev Adams, Jean Reno, Daniel Prévost.
When the Lino Vartan retirement home – which accommodates young orphans and seniors – must close for health reasons, Milann has no choice but to accept an invitation to a retirement home in the South that welcomes them for the summer. They all board Alban’s bus.
Dark Night in Anatolia, Özcan Alper. Starring Berkay Ateş, Taner Birsel, Sibel Kekilli.
Ishak lives alone in the Anatolian province and earns his living playing the lute in a nightclub. One day, he must go to the bedside of his mother in his native village, which he had to leave suddenly 7 years ago. Returning to his village, Ishak is confronted with the hostility of everyone as well as the torment of his own past.
20,000 Species of Bees, Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren. Starring Sofía Otero, Patricia López Arnaiz, Ane Gabarain.
Cocó, eight years old, struggles to figure out who she is. During a summer spent among beehives in the Basque Country, she awakens her uniqueness within the women of her family, who themselves are plagued by doubt. In a world where there are 20,000 different species of bees, there must be an identity that corresponds to Cocó…
Rose, Little Flower Fairy, Karla Nor Holmbäck. Starring Ghita Norby, Bodil Jorgensen, Rasmus Botoft.
FOR AGES 3 AND UP.
Rose is a little fairy who has always lived alone in her rosebush. She passionately dreams of having a friend, but is too afraid of the unknown to leave her sanctuary. One day, Satin, a butterfly in search of adventures, crosses paths with Rose, and they immediately become friends despite their differences.
The Lost Treasure, Stéphane Garrigues. Starring Frédéric Ambrosini, Jean-Pierre Audouy, Stéfany Garrigues.
Following the grandfather’s move of two members of a group of young friends, they accidentally come across a manuscript written in an unknown language hidden at the bottom of an old trunk, which the grandfather seems to be unaware of.
Red Bitch, Yamina Zoutat.
Journalist Yamina Zoutat wakes up with the desire to disobey the instruction she received twenty years earlier, when she was a court reporter covering the trial of HIV blood contamination: do not film blood.
She thus embarks on a quest as risky as it is instinctive, to discover blood in its various forms through characters she meets: a graffiti artist, a security guard… In this bold documentary, she draws inspiration from her femininity to address the vitality of this tissue by which we are all connected.
Thinking about Tomorrow, Olivier Goujon.
Discover agroecology, permaculture, biodynamics, and so much more through the experience and testimony of farmers and associations from all fields and of all ages. How, thanks to their perspectives and love for the Earth, these everyday heroes work every day to build a better world.
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FILMS & SERIES PROGRAM ON TV AS OF FEBRUARY 14TH
Mercredi – Wednesday 14
Arte : Tromperie
Jeudi – Thursday 15
Canal + : Fargo saison 5
Arte : De Grâce (série)
TMC : Contagion
Vendredi- Friday 16
Canal + : Barbie
France 5 : La liste noire
M6 : Le roi lion
Arte : La forêt silencieuse
Samedi – Saturday 17
France 4 : Le sommet des dieux
Dimanche – Sunday 18
TF1 : Shang shi et la légende des dix anneaux
France 2 : Au nom de la terre
France 5 : Rafle du Vel d’Hiv
Arte : Chocolat
Lundi – Monday 19
Canal + : D’argent et de sang
Arte : Itinéraire d’un enfant gâté
Mardi – Tuesday 20
Canal + : Yannick
M6 : Gemini Man
Mercredi – Wednesday 21
Arte : Un jour de pluie à New York
ARTE ‘ FILMS & SERIES AS OF FEBRUARY 14th
Films
La bonne année, Claude Lelouch
Lino Ventura prepares the heist of the century on the French Riviera before being caught in the nets of love. Directed by Claude Lelouch, a jubilant film, emblematic of the 1970s.
With Lino Ventura (Simon), Françoise Fabian (Françoise), Charles Gérard (Charlot), André Falcon (le bijoutier), Mireille Mathieu (Mireille Mathieu
Everything Will Change Once upon a time in 2054, Marten Persiel, now.
In 2054, three young people born after the disappearance of most animals, forests and oceans call on the humanity of 2024 to prevent catastrophe… A gripping dystopian fable that invites us to face up to the environmental emergency.
Starting February 11, Funny Face!
ARTE FILMS RUNNING FOR THE OSCARS
DOCS
“Le Petit Prince, naissance d’une étoile”: to mark the 80th anniversary of its publication, the documentary looks back at the genesis of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s masterpiece
Featuring archive footage and stunning animated sequences by Josep de Aurel, winner of the 2021 César for best animated feature, this documentary recounts the genesis of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s (1900-1944) masterpiece, tracing the last four years of his life, marked by the war and his exile in the United States.
Series
De Grâce, Vincent Maël Cardona. Starting February 8th.
In the world of dockworkers in Le Havre, a family is torn apart against the backdrop of drug trafficking and buried secrets… A blend of crime drama and tragedy with lyrical undertones, a series carried by majestic direction and an exceptional cast.
Dana & Murray, starting February 9th
The Israeli feel-good series created by Stav Idisis and directed by Yogev Yefet “Dana and Murray.” Written by Stav Idisis.
The friendship between two roommates, Dana, a gynecologist, and Murray, a film professor, is put to the test when they both fall in love with the same man…
Each episode breaks the conventions of romantic comedy, much like the main heroine Murray does in front of her film students. True love seems possible, but is it ultimately desirable?
Starring Naomi Levov, Rotem Sela, Shlomi Tapiaro, Omer Etzion, Yoram Toledano, Aviv Pinkas. Available online from February 9th to November 15th, 9 episodes of 30 minutes each.
“Wakefiled” by Kristen Dunphy
As he guides fragile patients on the path to recovery, a psychiatric nurse is confronted by his own demons.
This captivating Australian series, “Wakefield,” oscillates between realism and phantasmagorical escapades leading to an unsuspected and powerful climax.
Starring Rudi Dharmalingam, Geraldine Hakewill, Harry Greenwood. 8 episodes.
The Durrels, Simon Nye, Steve Barron (Now). With Roger Golby directing.
Based on the trilogy of books written by Gerald Durrell, The Mad Adventure of the Durrells.
In 1935, after the death of her husband and financial problems, Louisa Durrell decides to move from Bournemouth to the Greek island of Corfu with her 4 children.
With Keeley Hawes, Josh O’Connor, Daisy Waterstone, Milo Parker, Callum Woodhouse, Alexis Georgoulis, Miles Jupp, Anna Savva and Lucy Black.
A real feel-good series.
Your films and series to watch as of February 14th on Netflix
SERIES
Griselda, Eric Newman, now.
Mini Series Rael : le Prophète des Extraterrestres, by director Antoine Baldassari and author Alexandre Ifi.
On February 7th.
FILMS
The Greatest Night in Pop, Bao Nguyen : a must-see!
TO COME
3 body problem, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss & Alexander Woo, as of March 21st
A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time to a group of brilliant scientists in the present day. As the laws of nature unravel before their eyes five former colleagues reunite to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.
Damsel, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Millie Bobby Brown.
The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie, in March.
Spaceman, Johan Renck, March 1st
Astrophysicist Jakub Procházka is commissioned by the Czech Republic for a space mission. He is to analyze a large dust cloud in the vicinity of Venus. One day before his departure, Jakub, besieged by the media, prefers to remain alone. Alone in space, he rethinks his whole life: his father’s links with the Communist Party and the Velvet Revolution, the accidental death of his parents, his childhood with his grandparents and then his meeting with his wife, who left him.
Ripley, Steve Zaillian, with Andrew Scott
Ripley, Series adapted from the five novels by Patricia Highsmith featuring the character Tom Ripley, sent to Italy to bring back the son of a wealthy shipowner. He discovers a world that is not his own and endeavors to stay in it, even if it means resorting to murder. April 4th
The Abyss, Richard Holm
As society collapses, a team of scientists must uncover the true nature of the attacks and the enigmatic creature behind them before it’s too late. Based on the international bestseller by Frank Schätzing.”
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Mark Molloy. This summer.
Your films and series to watch as of February 14th on Prime Video
SERIES
“Nudes”, l’adolescence en proie aux réseaux sociaux
Three directors, Andréa Bescond, Sylvie Verheyde, and Lucie Borleteau, helm the ten episodes that narrate the misadventures of three young individuals.
We follow Ada, a victim of a pedophile, Sofia whose sexuality is exposed to the world, and Victor, a medical student unaware of the consequences of his actions. Whether victims or perpetrators, the episodes paint a picture of a generation overwhelmed by the reality of a world where the life of an anonymous person can be overturned in just a few clicks.
TRUE DETECTIVE : NIGHT COUNTRY, ISSA LOPEZ, NOW (Warner Pass)
Detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro are investigating the disappearance of six men who work on the Tsalal Arctic Research Station, where night can last more than 24 hours.
Ennis is an Alaskan mining town with an Arctic research station. One day, its eight scientists vanish into thin air, leaving their sandwiches still warm on their plates. The only clue was a human tongue lying on the ground. The organ prompts local police chief Liz Danvers to make the connection with the murder, years earlier, of an Inuit midwife and environmental activist. Is it the same killer?
Expats, created by Lulu Wang, adapted from Janice Lee’s novel. Now!
FILMS
Foe, Garth Davis.
2065, Hen (Saiorse Ronan) and Junior (Paul Mescal) lead a happy life on an isolated piece of land that has belonged to Junior’s family for many years. One day, a stranger (Aaron Pierre) shows up on their doorstep and everything threatens to fall apart. Their loyalty is put to the test when they receive a very surprising proposal.Foe is based on Iain Reid’s bestseller of the same name.
Saltburn, Emerald Fennell.
Your films and series to watch as of February 14th on Canal+
SERIES
“Feud : Capote vs. The Swans” : scandales et trahisons entre amis
After the rivalry between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, Ryan Murphy delves into Truman Capote and his high-society friends in the second season of Feud. In 1975, the famous writer betrays his friends, whom he called his “swans,” by publishing some of their unspeakable secrets in Esquire magazine. An offense that accelerated his social and artistic downfall. His close ones shun him, and he never recovers, sinking into his addictions.
Director Gus Van Sant leads this eight-episode series with a dream cast: Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Demi Moore, Calista Flockhart, and Chloë Sevigny portray Truman Capote’s “swans,” played by Tom Hollander.
Love and death, by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by David E. Kelley. Now. One of the best series of 2023! Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons et Lily Rab
Candy Montgomery is the perfect housewife. One day, she’s fed up and wants to satisfy her own desires. Her quiet life is turned upside down when she becomes involved in an extramarital affair. The affair turns bloody.
Without sin by Frances Poletti, now.
Stella and her ex-husband Paul receive a message from the man convicted of murdering their daughter, who wants to apologize in person. Stella, in search of answers, decides to meet him. He brings her a new element that calls into question everything she thought she knew about the night of her child’s murder. A missing teenager could be the key to the mystery.
The Dreamer, becoming Karen Blixen, Dunja Gry Jensen, now.
“Full Circle”: investigation into a botched kidnapping, directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Claire Danes and Timothy Olyphant. Premieres February 22.
An investigation into a botched kidnapping gone wrong.
The son of a New York bourgeois couple is kidnapped by Guyanese mobsters. The investigation uncovers secrets among the characters and ignites old rivalries.
A thrilling and fast-paced thriller directed by the incomparable Steven Soderbergh, returning to series directing six years after Mosaic, with Sharon Stone.
Tokyo Vice S2
Your films and series to watch as of February 14th on Apple TV & Canal+
SERIES
Criminal Record, Paul Rutman, now.
An anonymous call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case. One is a young woman at the start of her career, the other a well-placed man determined to protect his inheritance.
Masters of the Air, John Orloff, Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks & Gary Goetzman, now.
The New Look,Todd A. Kessler, as of February 14.
Explores the rise of fashion designer Christian Dior, who dethrones Coco Chanel and contributes to bringing spirit and life back to the world through the iconic imprint of his beauty and influence.
Constellation, Michelle MacLaren, Oliver Hirschbiegel, Joseph Ceda. Starting February 21.
Jo is an astronaut. She returns to Earth after a space disaster and discovers that key elements of her life seem to have disappeared.
Your films and series to watch as of February 14th on Disney Plus
FILMS
Suncoast, Laura Chinn.
A teenage girl living with her strong-willed mother must take her brother to a specialized facility. She forms an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist during protests surrounding a historic medical case.
Quiz Lady, Jessica Yu with Awkwafina, Sandra O, now.
SERIES
A murder at the end of the world, with Brit Marling, Emma Corrin, Clive Owen, now.
Created by Brit Marling; Zal Batmanglij.
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