Wednesday means cinema. Today, we offer you our selection of films for the week, to best guide you through the movie theaters.
1. Monsieur Aznavour – Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade
After their successful duo on La Vie Scolaire and Patients, Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade pay tribute to a legendary figure of French song: Charles Aznavour. In Monsieur Aznavour, they retrace the artist’s life with emotion, showcasing his successes as well as his trials. Expect to dive into the universe of the man nicknamed “the French Frank Sinatra”, accompanied of course by his unforgettable music.
The son of refugees, small, poor, with a veiled voice, he was said to have nothing to succeed. Through hard work, perseverance, and extraordinary determination, Charles Aznavour became a monument of song and a symbol of French culture. With nearly 1,200 titles performed worldwide and in all languages, he inspired entire generations. Discover the exceptional and timeless journey of MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR.
2. 4 Zéros – Fabien Onteniente
Fabien Onteniente, director of popular comedies like Camping and Disco, returns with 4 Zéros, a new hilarious comedy. True to his light-hearted and mainstream style, Onteniente takes us into the world of sports and betting. With colorful characters, he should once again deliver a film filled with memorable lines and funny situations. As for the cast, take note: Isabelle Nanty, Gérard Lanvin, and Didier Bourdon.
Sylvie Colonna, president of the Haricots d’Arpajon football club, has rebuilt her life with José Pinto. Together, they run a Portuguese restaurant in Pontault-Combault: the Churrasco. But business is not going well. Their son, Manu, a somewhat lost thirty-something, dreams of becoming a players’ agent. One day, he stumbles upon a gem: Kidane, a young prodigy lighting up the fields… But other agents are already hovering around… The Pintos, seeing in Kidane the hope of getting out of their plight, decide to call for help, Alain Colonna, who is living a quiet retirement in Tahiti. But football has changed… Together, they must face DZ, the most influential agent in the business, a man with long arms and a bad reputation… With the goal of getting Kidane into the club of his dreams: PSG.
3. Transformers: The Beginning – Josh Cooley
After honing his skills on Toy Story 4 and Inside Out, Josh Cooley takes the helm of an ambitious project, Transformers: The Beginning. This prequel explores the origins of the famous robots and presents an entirely new vision of the universe created by Michael Bay. Gone are the excessive explosions; Cooley seems to want to reinvent the saga with more emotion and depth, without neglecting the spectacular battles that have made the franchise famous.
This grand family adventure unfolds entirely on the planet Cybertron. Accompanied by the tenacious Elita and the humorous Bumblebee, Optimus Prime must confront his former friend Megatron.
4. Three Kilometers to the End of the World – Emanuel Pârvu
Romanian director Emanuel Pârvu, known for his intimate and poignant films, returns with Three Kilometers to the End of the World. In this intense drama, he takes us on the isolated roads of Romania, where destinies cross and collide. Pârvu has a gift for capturing the human soul in all its complexity, and this film is no exception. Expect a heartbreaking and introspective work.
Adi, 17 years old, spends the summer in his native village nestled in the Danube Delta. One evening, he is violently attacked in the street. The next day, his world is entirely turned upside down. His parents no longer look at him the same way, and the apparent tranquility of the village begins to crack.
5. The Killer – John Woo
John Woo, the undisputed master of action cinema (Face/Off, Hard Boiled), makes his grand return with The Killer. Woo reconnects with his first loves by revisiting his own cult film from 1989. Expect perfectly choreographed shootouts, tormented heroes, and breathtaking aesthetics. This film marks a triumphant return for Woo, and action fans will not be disappointed!
During the execution of his last contract, a hitman causes a young singer to go blind. To find the money needed for the young woman’s operation, he accepts a new contract.
