Our August favorites on TV5MONDE Cinema on Demand
Bring the cinema to you this August with family-friendly films starring award-winning talents, only on TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand!
Adorables
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning August 6.
Aaah the teenage years... A deliriously funny comedy on a family on the verge of a breakdown!
Victor and Emma are shocked when their 14-year-old daughter suddenly becomes a rebellious teenager. Not sure what else she can do to keep her daughter in line, Emma decides to try a new parenting method.
"A silly family comedy on a classic topic, yet one that always bring much enticing drama" - Voici
Director: Solange Cicurel (2019)
With: Elsa Zylberstein, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Hélène Vincent
Genre: Comedy
Le nouveau
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning August 20.
Its optimism, tenderness and heartwarming take on young adolescents is refreshing. Adults will love it just as much as kids. Recommended for 5 years old and over.
After transferring to a new school, Benoit throws a party for his whole class to try and fit in. When only three kids show up, this group of misfits decides they’ll work together to become the new popular group in school.
"Funny and tender, a fresh and close representation of adolescence." - La Nation
Director: Rudi Rosenberg (2014)
With: Réphaël Ghrenassia, Joshua Raccah, Géraldine Martineau
Genre: Comedy
Robin des bois, la véritable histoire
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning August 20.
A wacky parody of the famous tale for kids !
In this tale, Robin Hood only steals from the poor and elderly because stealing from the rich is risky! Robin eventually gets greedy and decides to rob the Nottingham Tax Office, only to run into the Sherwood Gang.
"A must see for the silly humor and the nonchalance of Max Boublib." - Direct Matin
Director: Anthony Marciano (2014)
With: Max Boublil, Géraldine Nakache, Malik Bentalha
Genre: Comedy
Je suis à vous tout de suite
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning August 27.
A comedy on identity and the past that is more serious than at first glance. Filmmaker Kasmi knows how to remain tender and light while tackling a difficult subject.
Thirty-year-old Hanna can’t say no to people, a trait she shares with her parents. Her brother, Hakim, has distanced himself from his overly accommodating family, but unexpected events bring him back into their lives.
"A funny, comforting and eccentric comedy which describes so accurately the problems which often concern us." - Le Journal du Dimanche
Director: Baya Kasmi (2015)
With: Vimala Pons, Mehdi Djaadi, Agnès Jaoui
Genre: Drama
Le Couperet
In French with English subtitles. Available beginning August 27.
The kind of biting thriller that Costa-Gavras does so well. The intriguing plot is well paced and finds José Garcia at his best in quite a disturbing role. A successful adaptation of Donald Westlake's fascinating novel, The Axe.
When a business executive is let go after an organizational restructure, he’ll do anything to find a new job, even if it means killing off his competition.
"It is possible to make a great film out of an excellent book and Costa-Gavras proves it once again" - TéléCinéObs
Director: Costa Gavras (2004)
With: José Garcia, Karin Viard, Ulrich Tukur
Genre: Drama, thriller