When it’s Wednesday, it’s cinema. Today we offer you our selection of films for the week, to guide you better in the dark cinema halls.
1. Gladiator II – Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott is back with the long-awaited sequel to Gladiator, the cult film that made history in cinema in 2000. With an impressive cast (Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen) and majestic sets, Gladiator II promises to recapture the intensity and epic scale of the first installment. Scott, a master of action and large historical epics, reconnects here with his favored universe to explore the fate of new characters linked to the legacy of Maximus. Will this sequel rekindle the magic and emotion of the first installment for you?
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum when his country is conquered by tyrannical emperors who now rule Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the Empire’s future at stake, Lucius must turn to his past to find the strength and honor to restore Rome’s glory to its people.
2. We Should Have Gone to Greece – Nicolas Benamou
Nicolas Benamou, director of crazy comedies like Babysitting and Full Speed, returns with a new hilarious adventure. We Should Have Gone to Greece follows the misadventures of a group of holidaymakers who, faced with unforeseen events and calamities, realize they might have chosen a calmer destination. With its biting humor and wacky situations, Benamou delivers a French comedy that promises plenty of laughs.
Unable to go as usual to Greece for their single annual family vacation week, the Rousselots land in Corsica. After a car accident on the Island of Beauty, neighbors come to disturb the beginning of their vacation… Family feuds, islanders, and misunderstandings in sight…
3. Finally – Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch, a big name in French cinema and a master of timeless love stories, offers us a new sensitive and poetic film. Finally explores the randomness of life and unexpected encounters that can change everything. With elegant direction and profound dialogues, Lelouch immerses us in a bittersweet romance, where destinies cross and intertwine, carried by a captivating cast.
In an increasingly crazy world, Lino, who has decided to throw everything away, will realize that in the end: everything that happens to us is for our own good!
4. In Flip-flops at the Foot of the Himalayas – John Wax
John Wax takes us on an offbeat adventure with In Flip-flops at the Foot of the Himalayas, an unexpected road trip where humor and adventure are in full swing. This atypical film tells the journey of improbable, out-of-sync yet endearing characters discovering the majestic landscapes of the Himalayas… in flip-flops! A light comedy that plays on cultural contrasts and wacky situations, perfect for escaping for a moment.
Pauline is the mother of Andréa, 6 and a half years old, a wonderful little boy diagnosed with ASD: an “autism spectrum disorder”. He’s not quite there yet but is still in school and is about to begin his last year in kindergarten. For Pauline, without steady income and recently separated from Fabrice, Andréa’s father, everything seems to make her life a series of failures. But for Andréa, it’s a crucial year that will determine whether he can stay in school and thus have a better chance of improving. But for that, Andréa needs stability and for Pauline, providing that is somewhat (a lot) like climbing the Himalayas in flip-flops…
5. The Valley of the Mad – Xavier Beauvois
Xavier Beauvois, known for his intense cinema and introspective works like Of Gods and Men (2010), explores new horizons with The Valley of the Mad. This film, set in an isolated rural region, delves into human relationships and the mysteries of the surrounding nature. Beauvois, a true poet of cinema, delivers a captivating and mysterious story, brought to life by stunning landscapes and palpable tension.
Passionate about sailing, Jean-Paul is going through a tough time. He is accumulating debts and drifting away from his loved ones. Determined to get his life back in order, he signs up for Virtual Regatta, the virtual race of the Vendée Globe. He puts himself in the shoes of a real skipper by isolating himself for 3 months on his boat in his garden… This unusual journey will allow him to reconnect with his family but above all with himself.
