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French films and French-themed films
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The Chorus (Les Choristes)The Chorus (Les Choristes)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $5.89
A great upbeat film!
Le chateau de ma mere / La gloire de mon pere - coffret 2 DVD (French only)Le chateau de ma mere / La gloire de mon pere - coffret 2 DVD (French only)
Buy new: $24.99
Marcel Pagnol's memories of his childhood in Provence. Upbeat, humorous, 1st film requires slight editing for classroom (breast feeding scene, boy's washing off with garden hose outside)
The Valet (La Doublure)The Valet (La Doublure)
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Comedy with good message... requires some editing for classroom (bedroom scene, lingerie model scene)... language can be strong in some scenes
AmelieAmelie
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Great film with a great message... editing required for classroom.
Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (MGM World Films)Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (MGM World Films)
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Two films based on books by Marcel Pagnol. Darker than La Gloire de Mon Pere/ Le Chateau de Ma Mere. First is slow at beginning. 2nd requires slight editing for classroom- woman dancing nude by stream.
The Dinner GameThe Dinner Game
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Comedy with good message. Language a bit strong. Can seem long due to fact that nearly entire movie takes place at a dinner party.
Lucie AubracLucie Aubrac
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A great WW2 film set in Lyon. Based on true story of female Resistance member who rescues her husband while pregnant. Would be slow to students not interested in history. Slight editing required (bedroom scenes)
The Return of Martin Guerre (Le retour de Martin Guerre) [IMPORTED, NTSC, All Regions ]The Return of Martin Guerre (Le retour de Martin Guerre) [IMPORTED, NTSC, All Regions ]
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Great, compelling film based on true story. Older but very intriguing
Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series)Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series)
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French-themed: American film based in 50s France.
The Diving Bell and the ButterflyThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly
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Good but would be difficult to show high school students due to language, material, and brief nudity.
Apres VousApres Vous
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Funny comedy
My Best FriendMy Best Friend
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Great comedy with good message. Language strong
French KissFrench Kiss
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has become a classic French-themed movie
SabrinaSabrina
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This re-make is better than the Audrey Hepburn original... based on a girl's trip to France
The VisitorThe Visitor
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So this isn't exactly a French-themed movie, but it deals with a lot of important racial and cultural issues... and the female lead is from Senegal
The VisitorsThe Visitors
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Comedy... language is strong
The Little PrinceThe Little Prince
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American movie based on St. Exupery's Petit Prince.
A Good Year (Widescreen Edition)A Good Year (Widescreen Edition)
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American movie- life in Provence
Paris, Je T'Aime (Paris, I Love You)Paris, Je T'Aime (Paris, I Love You)
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Only a few of the scenes would be appropriate for the classroom
Avenue MontaigneAvenue Montaigne
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A country girl moves to the city... language strong, some content inappropriate