French Films for Study Abroad Students (and everyone else!)
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L'Auberge Espagnole (The Spanish Apartment) (2003)
Starring: Romain Duris, Judith Godrèche, Kelly Reilly, Audrey Tautou, Cécile De France
Director: Cédric Klapisch
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Starring: Romain Duris, Judith Godrèche, Kelly Reilly, Audrey Tautou, Cécile De France
Director: Cédric Klapisch
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"If you've ever so much as considered studying abroad somewhere, you have to see this movie! Students of Spanish as well as French should get a kick out of this film about a French student studying abroad in Spain."
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Russian Dolls (2004)
Starring: Romain Duris, Kelly Reilly, Audrey Tautou, Cécile De France, Kevin Bishop
Director: Cédric Klapisch
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Starring: Romain Duris, Kelly Reilly, Audrey Tautou, Cécile De France, Kevin Bishop
Director: Cédric Klapisch
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"The sequel to L'Auberge Espagnole, it's a look at life after university, as the characters try to deal with the challenges that are part of growing older. A deeper focus on romance and maintaining relationships between friends and couples."
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Moi Cesar 10 ans 1/2, 1m39 (Original French Version - No English Options) ()
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Director: Richard Berry
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"A charming story about a boy who sneaks away to England with his two friends to find his father. Very funny, and easy to follow."
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Palais Royal! (2006)
Starring: Michel Aumont, Gisele Casadesus, Etienne Chicot, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Fortin
Director: Valrie Lemercier
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Starring: Michel Aumont, Gisele Casadesus, Etienne Chicot, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Fortin
Director: Valrie Lemercier
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"An amusing comedy that's clearly inspired by Princess Diana's life and situation, as the main character discovers her royal husband's infidelity and fights back by claiming the hearts of her people."
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Not on the Lips ()
Starring: Sabine Azéma, Isabelle Nanty, Audrey Tautou, Pierre Arditi, Darry Cowl
Director: Alain Resnais
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Starring: Sabine Azéma, Isabelle Nanty, Audrey Tautou, Pierre Arditi, Darry Cowl
Director: Alain Resnais
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"A funny musical set in the 1920's, full of romance and intrigue. Lambert Wilson is especially hilarious in his portrayal of an American businessman...who was once married to his new business partner's wife! One of my favorites, and unfortunately one you don't hear much about."
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The Dinner Game (1999)
Starring: Thierry Lhermitte, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Daniel Prévost, Alexandra Vandernoot
Director: Francis Veber
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Starring: Thierry Lhermitte, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Daniel Prévost, Alexandra Vandernoot
Director: Francis Veber
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"Hilarious French comedy. Everyone I know who has watched this loved it, including non-French speakers!"
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Arsene Lupin (French Version with English subtitle) - Region 1 ()
Starring: Romain Duris
Director: Jean-Paul Salomé
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Starring: Romain Duris
Director: Jean-Paul Salomé
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"A slightly twisted story about a debonaire jewel thief's adventures. A little convoluted, but still a lot of fun to watch."
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Fanfan La Tulipe (Original French Version with English Subtiles) ()
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Director: Gérard Krawczyk
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Director: Gérard Krawczyk
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"A great period comedy about a Casanova-like Frenchman who joins the army to escape marriage. Stars Vincent Perez and Penelope Cruz."
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The Chorus (Les Choristes) ()
Starring: Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, Kad Merad, Jean-Paul Bonnaire
Director: Christophe Barratier
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Starring: Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, Kad Merad, Jean-Paul Bonnaire
Director: Christophe Barratier
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"An inspiring tale about a teacher shows a rowdy bunch of students how to escape with music."
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Three Men and a Cradle (1986)
Starring: Roland Giraud, Michel Boujenah, André Dussollier, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Dominique Lavanant
Director: Coline Serreau
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Starring: Roland Giraud, Michel Boujenah, André Dussollier, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Dominique Lavanant
Director: Coline Serreau
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"The French original of Three Men and a Baby. A must-see!"
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18 Years Later ( 18 ans après ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ] ()
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Director: Coline Serreau
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Director: Coline Serreau
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"Careful, this is for a non-USA format. You can probably find it on Amazon.ca, however. This is the sequel to Trois Hommes et un Couffin, the original "Three Men and a Baby." The baby has grown up and finished school, and now she and her fathers cope with family and relationships. A really enjoyable film overall.""
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The Visitors (1996)
Starring: Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Valérie Lemercier, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Bujeau
Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
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Starring: Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Valérie Lemercier, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Bujeau
Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
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"The much funnier original version of "Just Visiting." A knight and his squire are sent into the future where they meet the knights descendants and try to cope with the modern world."
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Les Grands Classiques - Les Enfants Du Maris / Un Crime Au Paradis / Effroyables Jardins (Original French ONLY Version) - NO Subtitles ()
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"This was the only listing I could find for Effroyables Jardins, a brilliant film set after and during the German occupation of France in WWII. It's funny and sad at the same time, and a must-watch if you can ever get your hands on it."
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Tanguy (Original French with English Subtitles) ()
Starring: Andre Dussolier, Eric Berger, Helene Duc, Sabine Azema
Director: Etinne Chatiliez
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Starring: Andre Dussolier, Eric Berger, Helene Duc, Sabine Azema
Director: Etinne Chatiliez
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"A grown-up still living with his parents, Tanguy exemplifies the life more and more students are turning to, even as their parents try to get them to move out."
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8 Women (2002)
Starring: Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuelle Béart, Fanny Ardant
Director: François Ozon
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Starring: Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuelle Béart, Fanny Ardant
Director: François Ozon
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"A classic whodunnit starring several famous French actresses."
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French Fried Vacation ( Les Bronzés ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ] ()
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Director: Patrice Leconte
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Director: Patrice Leconte
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"Careful, this listing is for a NON-USA format--try Amazon.ca if you want to find it for region 1 DVDs! It's a comedy about a French family going on vacation in the Alpes. All the French people I know assured me it was one of those movies that everyone watches if they're French."
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Delicatessen (1992)
Starring: Marie-Laure Dougnac, Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Ticky Holgado, Boban Janevski
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
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Starring: Marie-Laure Dougnac, Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Ticky Holgado, Boban Janevski
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
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"A very disturbing film, but one that you should probably watch. Just don't plan on eating afterwards."
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