Our April Selection on TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand
This April, the TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand lineup focuses on friends and family! Explore the close bonds of a budding friendship in the film La ligne droite, about a young woman who becomes a guide for a blind competitive runner after she is released from prison, or settle in for a laugh with Sol, about a grandmother who pretends to be a new neighbor in order to meet her estranged grandson.
Sol
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning April 30.
A lovely feel good movie that's an ode to family, featuring the ever poignant Chantal Lauby.
Sol, a famous tango singer, has been living in Argentina for years, hiding her sadness about her son’s estrangement. She eventually returns to Paris in the hopes of meeting her grandson but must hide her true identity.
"Director Jézabel Marques orchestrates a funny and touching comedy about passing down your heritage, inspired by her own relationship with her grandmother." - CNews
Director: Jézabel Marques (2019)
Cast: Chantal Lauby, Camille Chamoux, Giovanni Pucci
Genre : Comedy
J'ai perdu Albert
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning April 23 avril.
Julie Ferrier excels in this strange and surreal comedy. Light and unpredictable.
Chloe is a medium and Albert Einstein’s spirit has lived in her mind since childhood. Now an adult, her psychic abilities are in high demand, so Albert decides to find a new host in a depressed waiter named Zac.
"Didier van Cauwelaert adapts his titular novel to the screen, which is inspired by an actual contact made with the brilliant physicist from beyond the grave." - Le Figaroscope
Director: Didier Van Cauwelaert (2018)
Cast: Julie Ferrier, Stéphane Plaza, Josiane Balasko
Genre: Comedy
Le cochon de Gaza
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning April 16.
A joyful story full of humanity, with endearing characters.
A massive storm causes a pig to fall off a cargo ship and Jafaar, a fisherman from Gaza, accidentally catches it. Unsure of what to do, Jafaar tries to sell the pig without his neighbors noticing.
"A political parable with satirical bite." - Hollywood Reporter
Director: Sylvain Estibal (2010)
Cast: Sasson Gabai, Baya Belal, Myriam Tekaïa
Genre: Comedy
La ligne droite
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning April 30.
By the Oscar winning director of Indochine, Régis Wargnier, La ligne droite is a beautiful film about self-sacrifice and self-acceptance.
After her release from prison, Leila is unsure of what to do until she meets Yannick, a runner who lost his sight. Leila becomes Yannick’s guide, using a cord to help him navigate in training, but keeps her past a secret.
"The confrontation and reconciliation between this mysterious girl who has nothing to lose and this young blind man... shows off the skill of the two actors. Precise, fair and without an agenda." - Libération
Director: Régis Wargnier (2010)
Cast: Rachida Brakno, Cyril Descours, Clémentine Célarié
Genre: Drama
Le vilain
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning April 23.
As is his custom, Albert Dupontel directs a looney but tender comedy in the style of his other films, Bernie and Enfermés dehors.
A notorious bank robber, Le Vilain, is on the run from the law decides to lay low at his mother’s house, but when his mother finds out what her son does for a living, she tries to set him on a different path.
"Dupontel has not lost his invigorating chutzpa, nor his taste for delirious pursuits. Le vilain is a thrilling treat for the whole family." - 20 Minutes
Director : Albert Dupontel (2008)
Cast: Catherine Frot, Albert Dupontel, Bouli Lanners
Genre : Comedy