Like every Wednesday, here are the new releases in theaters. These are the films coming to the big screen on February 23.
Blacklight:
FBI agent Travis Block is the last resort of the American organization. His radical and violent methods make him a formidable weapon. After receiving a mission to eliminate an agent who wants to reveal the FBI’s methods, he decides to rebel against his employers. The film is directed by Mark Williams, and Liam Neeson is the protagonist. Used to action films, the Irish actor told 20 minutes that he performed the fight scenes himself: “I like fighting, but only in the movies.” The sixty-year-old is not ready to retire yet, and you can catch his latest film in theaters this Wednesday, February 23, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMgPiyiRFOU
Zaรฏ Zaรฏ Zaรฏ Zaรฏ:
Fabrice is a comedy actor. While shopping, when it’s time to pay, the protagonist doesn’t have his loyalty card. A security guard approaches the comedian, and he runs away. Fabrice quickly becomes public enemy number one, and the media catch wind of the matter. During his escape, he is torn between remorse and existential questions. The comedy is an adaptation of Fabcaro’s comic book. Played by Jean-Paul Rouve and directed by Franรงois Desagnat, you can follow the adventures of a comedian on the run starting this Wednesday. Humor and ridicule are the guiding lines of this French comedy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwnTykXYPTU
Compagnons:
Talented graffiti artist Naรซlle, 19, is forced to participate in a reintegration project. She meets Hรฉlรจne, the site manager, who recognizes her talent and offers her training at the Companionsโ House in Nantes. Coming from an underprivileged neighborhood, the young woman accepts the proposal and is mentored by Paul, a member of this organization that promotes artisanal excellence. Franรงois Favrat, the film’s director, emphasizes manual work in this film. Supported by real craftsmen, the French screenwriter illustrates life in underprivileged neighborhoods. With leading actress Najaa Bensaid, this French film is released this Wednesday, February 23, in theaters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNxdIWjSlzs
Ils sont vivants:
Recently widowed, Bรฉatrice lives with her son and mother. In this romantic film, she meets an Iranian teacher named Mokhtar who has come to France illegally. Married to a police officer, the widow has preconceived notions about foreigners. As her relationship with the teacher progresses, these prejudices fade, to the point of alienating her old acquaintances. Directed by Jรฉrรฉmie Elkaรฏm and starring Marina Foรฏs, this romantic feature highlights the racial issues faced by foreigners living in France. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DINeDvkb0Y
Maigret:
Renowned inspector Maigret is tasked with solving a seemingly impossible murder. Tired, ill, and struggling with breathing difficulties, the character, played by Depardieu, returns to screens in rough shape. The discovery of the body of a young woman in an evening gown, unidentified and unknown to all, forces the inspector to retrace his past steps. Adapted from the novel by Georges Simenon, the director, Patrice Leconte, seeks to create a dark and melancholic atmosphere around a murder that echoes Maigretโs past, played by Gerard Depardieu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h7RG9cEeUc
Pas pareils et pourtant:
This feature film presents four animated tales exploring differences between individuals/species. A black sheep, a friendship between a fox and a stilt bird, or even a white crow. Jesus Perez and Gerd Gockell โ The White Crow by Miran Mioลกiฤ โ The Sparrow and the Paper Plane by Christoph Englert โ The Fox and the Birdie by Fred and Sam Guillaume adapt these animated films in 3D to free us from the gaze of others and eliminate prejudices people may have. These shorts are intended for younger audiences to educate them against poor practices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH9eKMKnJRg
