For this last Wednesday of the month, as usual, we present our selection of films released this week on the big screens, which will appeal to the greatest number.
1. Conquer or Die by Vincent Mottez
This latest film by Vincent Mottez takes us to 1793, amidst the French Revolution. Charrette, a former officer of the royal navy, is seen despite himself as a leader of the revolution. In just a few months, the sailor becomes a skilled strategist leading an army composed of peasants, women, the elderly, children, and deserters. Together, they fight for a common goal: freedom. A historical feature film seldom addressed on the big screens, it confronts the viewer with the choices and evolution of a protagonist much more decisive than one might have imagined.
2. Mayday by Jean-François Richet
Brodie Torrance, a commercial pilot, narrowly manages to save passengers after the plane is struck by lightning. The survivors quickly realize that the island they have landed on is actually a war zone, and surviving the landing was just the beginning. When dangerous rebels attack passengers, Brodie has no choice but to ask for help from Louis Gaspard, a murderer being transported by the FBI. A film filled with action and adrenaline, that will keep you captivated until the end.
3. TÁR by Todd Field
Everything seems to succeed for Lydia Tár, the avant-garde conductor of a major German symphony orchestra, whose reputation is well established. As the launch of her book approaches and a concerto of the famous Symphony No. 5 by Gustav Mahler, Lydia Tár sees her life disintegrate in a singularly contemporary way within a few weeks. This film perfectly illustrates the mechanisms of power, their consequences, and the persistence this can generate in society. We can also note Cate Blanchett’s performance, who won a Golden Globe for her role.
4. A Little Miracle by Sophie Boudre
Following the fire in the school where she teaches, Juliette faces a difficult situation: having to send her unique class to different corners of the department. To avoid this, she proposes a surprising solution: to set up her class in a local nursing home. For both the children and the residents, cohabitation will not be easy. A comedy with endearing characters, that will appeal to both the young and the old.
5. Ashkal, the Tunis Investigation by Youssef Chebbi
The story is set in the heart of Tunisia’s capital, in the gardens of Carthage, where modern buildings blend with abandoned construction sites, where a macabre discovery will be made. Batal, a policeman in his fifties, is assigned to the investigation, accompanied by his young niece Fatma. Together, they will question the various workers on the surrounding sites, leading them onto a trail they were far from imagining and what awaits them at the end of this case. This dark and mystical crime thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.
