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It is an undeniable fact that the French know how to make a good, sincere movie, and they do it with all their dedication to their work. Their films are natural and perfectly convey human eternal values: love, friendship, kindness, etc. French films cling to the soul, make you think and leave behind a bright sadness.
People whose activities are related to art are familiar with such directors as: Gaspard Noe, Olivier Assayas, Francois Ozon and others. If you haven’t seen their work yet, be sure to fix it. In order to call yourself a person educated and versed in art, you just need to know these directors and watch at least a couple of their films.
In this article, you will get acquainted with the ten best French films. Everyone should see them!
10 The Professional (1981)
Georges Lutner after the movie “Professional” did not make any more work that could attract attention today, but the fame of the film itself came many years after the release. The ingenious music of Morricone adds a special charm to the picture.
The secret agent was given the task of removing the President of the African Republic. Josselin goes on a mission. Suddenly the policy has changed and the French government is handing the agent over to the African authorities. Josselin escapes from hard labor and returns to his homeland with only one goal – to complete the task …
9. Hostage (2007)
What can a father do when his beloved daughter is kidnapped? Can he turn into a super hero? The answers to these questions will be given to us by Pierre Morel, the director of the film “Hostage”. With the choice of an actor for the main role, he did not fail – Liam Neeson perfectly got used to it.
Girl Kim asks her father, a former CIA agent, for permission to travel to Paris. The girl wants to relax in the company of her friends. The father is not very happy about this venture, but signs the permission. Arriving in Paris, she calls her father, but their conversation is cut short because she is kidnapped … Kim managed to tell him only the signs of the kidnappers. A desperate father embarks on a dangerous adventure…
Can he find his daughter?
8. Lucy (2014)
fantasy movie “Lucy” – a motion picture that touches upon the questions of the creation of man, his Divine possibilities, which have been lost since the time of expulsion from Paradise. The main advantage of the film is that it conveyed in a concise way the main philosophical thoughts that push a person to think.
Lucy seems to be a harmless and sexy girl, but she reincarnates into a deadly creature that has supernatural intelligence and transcendental abilities. What scientists recently considered only a fantastic theory, for Lucy is a reality. From prey, the girl turns into a hunter.
7. Taxi (1998)
“Taxi” – one of the best works of Luc Besson, where he took part as a screenwriter. This film is remarkable not so much for the plot as for excellent humor and exciting action. Daniel put his soul into his taxi – you can immediately understand this.
Taxi driver Daniel loves to drive fast, he rushes through the streets of Marseille like lightning, scaring passengers and passers-by. He decides to help the policeman catch the robbers in his Peugeot, who are escaping in a Mercedes. Until the very end, it is not entirely clear who will hold on to this steep turn …
Will they be able to catch the bandits?
6. The Pianist (2002)
The theme of concentration camps is one of the most popular in cinema. In 1942, the mass extermination of Jews by the Nazis began. A lot of people were killed, and those who managed to survive remember the events with great pain … “Pianist” is an autobiography about the hard life of the brilliant pianist Vladislav Shpilman.
Vladek is a pianist who loves his job very much. One day, the Nazis break into the territory of Poland, and since then the life of the Jews has changed … They are brought to the Warsaw ghetto, forced to wear bandages, humiliated, and after some time sent to a concentration camp. Many die, but Shpilman manages to escape thanks to his best friend.
5. Amelie (2001)
“Amelie” directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet has become a cult film about empathy, kindness and love. This naive and kind film was made for those who still believe a little in miracles. In the film, you will meet Amelie, an adult girl who continues to believe in fairy tales.
The cute Frenchwoman Amelie has her own worldview. Growing up, she left her father and rented an apartment. Once in the room she finds a strange cache – it contains children’s things and toys. Soon she will find out who they belong to. This boy is already a grown man. Amelie decides to return all these things to him, but wants to do it in a peculiar way…
4. Illusion of Deception (2013)
From the first minutes and tricks it is difficult to take your eyes off the screen. It seems that you are in the studio with magicians and watch everything live. “Illusion of deception” conquers with an excellent cast, tricks and an atmosphere of irreality.
Throughout the film, talented illusionists pull off daring and large-scale robberies right during their show programs, playing dangerous games with the FBI.
How do they do it?
Interesting fact: the actors themselves performed many tricks – the filmmakers tried to minimize camera “tricks” when shooting stage numbers.
3. The Fifth Element (1997)
In an amazing movie “Fifth Element” Luc Besson lacks everything: fights, great music, humor and, of course, love. Every minute the viewer is in an intrigued state – what else is needed for a good film?
Distant future. An alien creature appears on the planet, the mysterious Fifth Element – a girl named Lilu. She can prevent the destruction of the Earth. Everyone who is not lazy is hunting for Lila, but, fortunately, she has a defender – a former military man, now a simple New York taxi driver.
2. Leon (1994)
Love is different. Sometimes it can arise between a closed assassin and a 14-year-old girl who is different from her peers. “Leon” – cinematic success of the 90s, the formula of which its creator cannot repeat to this day …
Once, in the peephole of his door, the hired killer Leon sees a monstrous picture – a family involved in the drug trade is being killed with a gun. Only one girl survived – she was lucky, because. she was not at home at the time. Matilda needs somewhere to hide, and her only chance for salvation is Leon. He lets her into his house, and Matilda asks to teach her the skill of killing. From this moment begins the story of affection and love …
«1+1» It’s a collision movie. The clash of two completely different personalities, who as a result were able to find a common language. Light French drama makes you believe in the best and find only the good in other people.
A rich aristocrat is forced to hire an assistant for himself, because. he was injured in an accident and is now confined to a wheelchair. A man hires a man who is the least suitable for her – Driss’s boyfriend, who has just been released from prison. Despite the fact that Philippe is confined to a wheelchair, this does not prevent him from enjoying life … and all thanks to Driss. It was he who was able to inspire Philip with optimism and faith in the best.