Photography is truth. The cinema is truth twenty-four times per second
List by: Michelle
Quote by: Jean-Luc Goddard
I even have my own copies of Welcome to the sticks and Paris.
Flight of the red balloon
directed by Hsiao-hsien Hou
DVD F FLI
Seven-year-old Simon is affectionately followed by a mysterious red balloon. His mother, Suzanne, a puppeteer and children's entertainer, is completely absorbed in her new show. As Suzanne strives to balance work and motherhood, the red balloon appears to Simon and his Taiwanese nanny as they journey around modern-day Paris, offering the boy the love and support his mother can't.
La vie en rose: the passionate life of Edith Pfiaf
directed by Olivier Dahan
DVD F VIE
Biography of French singer Edith Piaf (as played by Marion Cotillard). Neglected by her mother, Edith is brought up by her grandmother and then by her father, a travelling acrobat. The street singer is discovered and rises to fame, determined to work even when dying.
Please note: this film is in French with English subtitles.
God is great, I'm not - Dieu est grand, je suis toute petite
directed by Pascale Bailly
DVD F GOD
Michèle is a 20-year-old model who has just broken up with her boyfriend. Although her life appears to be full, she becomes convinced something is missing and sets out on a mission to inject a bit of spirituality into her life. At first she dons a bindi and dabbles with Buddha. Along the way, she meets François, a veterinarian and non-practicing Jew. Festooning François' front door with a mezuzah, and asking to meet his parents, Michèle's passing interest in Judaism soon resembles a somewhat disturbing obsession.
Please note: this film is in French with optional English subtitles
Welcome to the sticks - Bievenue chez les Cht'is
directed by Danny Boon
DVD F WEL
Light-hearted film centering on regional differences and local traditions within France. Revolves around the tale of office manager Philippe who is transfered to a riviera town known for it's bad weather, rusting factories, smelly food and socially retarded inhabitants who speak an impenetrable dialect. Leaving his family behind Philippe finds to his surprise, that he is having quite a good time with the friendly fun-loving Northerners. Comedy ensues when Philippe's wife, Julie, announces she is moving the whole family to be with Philippe.
Please note: this film is in French with English subtitles.
Paris
directed by Cédric Klapisch
DVD F PAR
Pierre, a professional dancer with the Moulin Rouge, suffers from a serious heart disease. While he is waiting for a transplant which may (or may not) save his life, he has nothing better to do than look at the people around him, from the balcony of his Paris apartment. When Elise, his sister with three kids and no husband, moves in to his place to care for him, Pierre does not change his new habits. And instead of dancing himself, it is Paris and the Parisians who dance before his eyes.
Please note: this film is in French with optional English subtitles.
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