Like every year, contemporary French cinema is present in Mexican theaters. New trends, innovative stories and peculiar visions of the seventh art will be presented soon to delight fans of cinema and the French contribution to the industry. The French Cinema Tour 2023 Its objective is to promote not only the cinema of that country, but also the creation of a new cinematographic audience. One who wants to learn about Gallic culture and language.
Here we present the billboard and all the details you need to know to enjoy, before anyone else, these wonderful films.
French Film Tour 2023: Billboard
For the 27th edition of the Tour, there will be 7 French stories that can be enjoyed in 73 cities throughout Mexico. These are:
sugar and stars / À la belle étoile (Dir. Sébastien Tulard, 2023)
Since he was little, Yazid had only one passion: baking. Raised between an adoptive family and several foster homes, nothing predestined him for that career. However, his determination and resourcefulness helped him succeed in the elite world of baking. The film is based on the true story of Yazid Ichemrahen and his biographical book “Un rêve d’enfant étoilé” in which he tells how the young man had to overcome his traumas and change his indomitable character to manage to work with the most sought-after pastry chefs and become in the best..
The book of solutions / The book of solutions (Dir. Michael Gondry, 2023)
In the purest style of Michel Gondry, the film tells the story of Marc, a film director, who flees with his production team to a small town to finish editing his film at his aunt Denise’s house. There, his creativity manifests itself in a million ideas that plunge him into a strange chaos while he tries to overcome his demons. Marc then embarks on writing the “Book of Solutions”, a guide of practical advice that could well have the answer to all of his problems..
Lie with me / Arrête avec tes mensonges (Dir. Olivier Peyon, 2023)
After agreeing to be the ambassador of a famous cognac brand, which is celebrating its bicentennial, the novelist Stéphane Belcourt returns to his hometown for the first time in 35 years. There he meets Lucas, the son of his first love. Memories of him flood him: the first experiences of adolescence, the uncontrollable desire, the bodies that come together, a passion that must be silenced… This first love was called Thomas, they were 17 years old.
my crime / my crime (Dir. François Ozon, 2023)
Madeleine is a young and beautiful actress, without money and without much talent, who lives in Paris in the 1930s. Unfortunately for her, she is accused of murdering a famous producer. With the help of her best friend Pauline, a young unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted of murder in self-defense. Apparently, a new life full of success and fame awaits her, but what really happened is about to come to light…
Memories of Paris / Revoir Paris (Dir. Alice Winocour, 2023)
One Saturday night, Mia is trapped in a terrorist attack in a Parisian bistro from which she escapes alive. Three months later, still unable to get her life back on track and remembering only fragments of that night, Mia decides to investigate with the survivors of the attack and delve into her memories to find a way back to happiness.
A new beginning / New départ (Dir. Philippe Lefebvre, 2023)
Alain and Diane have lived together for 30 years. Alain, in his head, is still 30 years old. But for Diane, things are very different. Routine, empty nest syndrome and, on top of that, a job where being 50 is like an incurable disease, create a much less euphoric effect for her. Alain loves Diane with all her heart and is willing to commit an unexpected madness for her, something very risky to help her regain her vitality.
A serious job / A Metier Sérieux (Dir. Thomas Lilti, 2023)
It’s back to school. Pierre, Meriem, Fouad, Sophie, Sandrine, Alix and Sofiane, a group of supportive and committed teachers, begin a new school year at the institute where they teach. They are joined by Benjamin, a young, inexperienced substitute teacher, who quickly faces the tribulations of the job. When he meets his colleagues, he discovers that the passion for teaching is still alive within this institution, which despite everything has become fragile.
French Cinema Tour 2023: Dates and venues
Each of these films will be shown in theaters for two to four weeks, starting next September 21st. Cinépolis will offer some of its screens for the exhibition of the films, but they can also be seen in other cultural venues in the capital and the rest of the country.
Soon you will be able to buy your tickets through the Cinépolis app, box office and website.
If you want to know more details, we recommend you visit the official website of the French Film Tour and its social networks.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the cinema up to 7 times. My guilty taste? Low-budget horror films.