Shooting anecdotes, notes of intent, information for film lovers: every week, discover behind the scenes of cinema releases.
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts by Steven Caple Jr.
With Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez…
What is it about ? Transformers: Rise of the Beasts returns to the action and the big show that have seduced millions of viewers around the world. This new part takes place in the heart of the 90s and takes us to the four corners of the globe. An all-new faction of Transformers robots – the Maximals – will join the Autobots in their eternal battle against the Decepticons.
Did you know ? After Shia LaBeouf, Mark Wahlberg and Hailee Steinfeld, Anthony Ramos is the hero of this new Transformers film. Note that this young actor took part in another famous franchise via the blockbuster Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters. Next, he will star in Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 cult disaster movie starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.
Last Night in Milan by Andrea Di Stefano
With Pierfrancesco Favino, Linda Caridi, Antonio Gerardi…
What is it about ? Franco Amore is aptly named. He says of himself that, throughout his life, he always tried to be an honest man, a policeman who, in 35 years of an honorable career, never shot anyone. These are indeed the words he writes for the speech he will give the day after his last night of service. But this last night will be longer and more trying than he imagines…
Did you know ? Andrea Di Stefano shot on a real highway, with cars driving at high speed, avoiding the use of special effects. A “monstrous challenge” in his own words: “Everything you see on screen is nothing compared to everything behind it: we had to bring some cars back to their original place after each take while others were going at breakneck speed. “
Golden hands by Isabelle Mergault
With Lambert Wilson, Josiane Balasko, Sylvie Testud…
What is it about ? François, future academician, is a famous writer. With a surgeon wife, a circle of high-ranking friends, his life would be a perfect happiness if he did not suffer from a terrible back pain which poisons his existence. When François, by the greatest of luck, meets the incredible Martha with healing hands, his back pain will ease.
Did you know ? Isabelle Mergault had to solve a big problem with one leg. After consulting numerous specialists who ended up concluding that the evil was in her head, the director went to see a healer (although she comes from a family of allopathic doctors!): “In fact, I had got lost on a road in Normandy, like in the film, I saw her poster, I showed up at her house and when I got out I was no longer limping.”
Love Again: A Little, Much, Passionately by Jim Strouse
Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, Celine Dion…
What is it about ? What if a simple text message led you to the love of your life? Mira Ray tries to come to terms with the death of her fiancé, and sends a series of romantic messages to his phone number…not realizing the number had been reassigned to Rob Burns’ new work phone.
Did you know ? Love Again: a little, a lot, passionately is adapted from the novel by the German writer Sofie Cramer Love at first sight by SMS, which has already given birth to a film in Germany (also called Love at first sight by SMS and directed by Karoline Herfurth ).
Wow! by Bruno Podalydes
With Karin Viard, Bruno Podalydès, Sabine Azéma…
What is it about ? Catherine and Oracio are real estate advisers and have visited two properties one after the other: a large bourgeois house “swimming pool, view of the RER”, and a small modern apartment located in the heart of Bougival’s golden triangle. Despite agitated visits, they do not lose sight of their objective: to make potential buyers fall in love, the real, the only thing that will make them forget all the flaws.
Did you know ? Wow! is a project that Bruno Podalydès had for a long time, under the title of “Our houses”. It was while showing the place where he lived years ago that he was struck by the reactions of certain customers: “a guy, in particular, who was thinking aloud about the work he was going to do while banging on the walls – “We are going to tear down this wall” he laughed. “This partition, we are turning it, etc. » He was simply questioning, in front of me, my way of life.”
Marinette by Virginie Verrier
With Garance Marillier, Emilie Dequenne, Fred Testot…
What is it about ? Marinette Pichon has football in her skin from an early age. Raised by a courageous mother who has to face an abusive husband, she overcomes the difficulties and forges an unfailing determination. While doing odd jobs and a sporting career, she was selected for the France team and then spotted by a major American club.
Did you know ? After practicing athletics and handball for ten years, Virginie Verrier wanted to make a second feature film linked to sport. While doing research on sportswomen, she learned from a friend of the release of Marinette Pichon’s biography, Never Letting Go.
The True from the False by Armel Hostiou
What is it about ? One day, I discover that I have a second Facebook profile: a fake Armel Hostiou with real photos of me and lots of friends all living in Kinshasa. He invites them to the castings of my next film supposed to take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Faced with the impossibility of closing this account, I decide to go in search of my double…
Did you know ? If the starting point of the film is an investigation, Le Vrai du faux plays with cinematographic codes and research gradually becomes a pretext. “The film takes us elsewhere, towards more political and existential questions, even if they are treated with an often absurd humor.”
Camila will be released tonight by Inés María Barrionuevo
With Nina Dziembrowski, Adriana Ferrer, Carolina Rojas…
What is it about ? When her grandmother falls seriously ill, Camila has to move to Buenos Aires with her mother and sister. She then left her public high school for a very traditionalist private institution. In this hostile environment, she meets Clara, a classmate who is hiding a secret. A feminist revolution is about to begin.
Did you know ? Camila will be released tonight is the first feature film that Inés María Barrionuevo is directing alone and for which she did not write the screenplay (she co-directed Lxs chicxs de las motitos, written by Gabriela Vidal). She was seduced by this teenage story centered on bullying.
Rule 34 by Júlia Murat
With Sol Miranda (II), Lucas Andrade, Lorena Comparato…
What is it about ? The legendary rule 34 of the internet states that if something exists, then there is a porn version of it. Simone is a law student by day, engaged in the fight against violence against women, and a camgirl by night, exploring her masochistic fantasies.
Did you know ? Júlia Murat began by studying pornography by doing an interview with Sasha Grey. The American actress then explained that pornography is about pushing your limits, both social, emotional and physical: “I realized that these were values that I could not only relate to my life, to my desires, but also that I could understand. I could identify with them. It is from this interview that Simone is appeared.”
My Love Affair with Marriage de Signe Baumane
With Dagmara Dominczyk, Matthew Modine, Michele Pawk…
What is it about ? From an early age, Zelma was persuaded by songs and fairy tales that Love would solve all her problems, provided her conduct was in line with what society expected of a young girl. But as she grows, the more she tries to fit in, the more her body comes into resistance…
Did you know ? My Love Affair With Marriage is inspired by Signe Baumane’s own past. The director explains: “For thousands of years, marriage was considered a pivotal moment in a woman’s life. Having a husband and children was the only way to personal fulfillment. Times have changed, but attitudes , not always.”
Anca Damian Island
With Alexandru Balănescu, Ada Milea, Cristina Juncu…
What is it about ? THE ISLAND is a musical fable on the myth of Robinson Crusoe. Robinson is here a doctor and unlike the real Crusoe, he voluntarily cultivates his solitude. But now his island, located in the Mediterranean Sea, is invaded by migrants, NGOs and guards. He saves Friday, the only survivor of a refugee boat that was going from Africa to Italy.
Did you know ? Friday’s character is a migrant. Anca Damian did a lot of research and met a journalist who followed 200 refugees rescued from a boat for two years. One of them particularly inspired the director. She explains : “Friday is in harmony with nature and he manages to create a paradise. During an eclipse, the sea turns to gold and he obtains the costume of ‘superman’.”