Unfortunately, cinemas are closed at least until January 7 due to the health crisis.
To make you wait until then, we offer a selection of feature films, for all ages and all audiences, that we have loved so much in recent years to find on the platforms.
MYCANAL
"Out of standards"
A moving and luminous comedy on an ultra-sensitive subject.
The duo of "Intouchables" features Bruno and Malik, who each run an association helping children and adolescents with autism with severe symptoms.
Thanks to the formidable sense of the dialogues of Toledano and Nakache, the film is never weighty.
And Vincent Cassel, in this empathetic role, totally dazzles us.
“Hors Normes”
, French comedy by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache (2019), with Vincent Cassel, Reda Kateb, Hélène Vincent… 1h55.
"Nevada"
The story of redemption, between western and prison film.
Incarcerated for twelve years, placed in solitary confinement in a Nevada prison, Roman must be reinstated in general detention.
He was then offered to participate in a rehabilitation program with wild horses ... "Nevada" paints the portrait of a man crushed with pain, played by a raw Matthias Schoenaerts.
“Nevada”
, Franco-American drama (2019), by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre with Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell, Bruce Dern… 1h36.
"A day in the life of Billy Lynn"
A masterful film, passed almost unnoticed.
Ang Lee, the director of "Tiger and Dragon", plunges us here into the brain of a 19-year-old Texan who returned from the Iraq war in 2004 to parade with his comrades during the half-time of a match. football.
Through a brilliant staging, the film explores with great finesse American patriotism and the absurdity of a distant war.
“A day in the life of Billy Lynn”
, American drama by Ang Lee (2017), with Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund… 1h53.
NETFLIX
"A violent life"
The entertaining pleasure of a mafia movie with the added bonus of sociological and psychological depth.
Filmmaker Thierry de Peretti recounts here the journey of Stéphane, a young Corsican who fell into nationalism in the heart of the 1990s, almost by chance.
While going through the prison box, Stéphane meets people and assigns himself a mission.
But the trap of banditry will close on him ...
“Une vie violente”
, a French drama by Thierry de Peretti (2017), with Jean Michelangeli, Henri-Noël Tabary, Cédric Appietto… 1h47.
"Moonlight"
The raw and powerful portrait of a city boy.
“Moonlight” features Chiron, a black kid born in a poor Florida city, at three points in his life: when he was 10 years old, as a teenager and as an adult.
Director Barry Jenkins filmed his three actors up close, almost like a documentary.
A dark and existential film, bathed in the warm lights of Miami.
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“Moonlight”
, American drama by Barry Jenkins (2017), with Alex R. Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, Trevante Rhodes… 1h51.
"Good Time"
A hypnotic wandering in the gloomy neighborhoods of New York.
After a robbery gone awry, Connie manages to escape, but her mentally handicapped brother Nick is arrested.
Connie then succeeds in freeing her brother… The Safdie brothers sign here a road-trip that looks like an acid trip, shot almost entirely at night with an unrecognizable and feverish Robert Pattinson.
“Good Time”
, American thriller by Ben and Joshua Safdie (2017), with Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Buddy Duress… 1h41.
OCS
"Our battles"
When the daily struggles of a "normal" man give birth to a moving film.
Foreman and trade unionist in a factory, Olivier lives with his wife Laura and their two children.
But one day, Laura disappears without explanation… “Our Battles” evokes maternal burnout, precariousness, or even corporate violence through scenes of a beauty that takes the guts.
“Nos batailles”
, French drama by Guillaume Senez (2018), with Romain Duris, Laure Calamy, Laetitia Dosch… 1h18.
"Manou, at the school of gulls"
An adorable animated film with a lovely message.
A small orphan swift, Manou is taken in by a pair of gulls who consider him their son.
Manou learns to fly like his “brothers”, until the time comes to train for the great migration… A beautiful story of difference and solidarity, punctuated by funny scenes and gliding chases.
“Manou, at the school of seagulls”
, German animated film by Andrea Block and Christian Haas (2019), 1h30.
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
"Call Me By Your Name"
The awakening of desire under the Italian summer sun.
In the summer of 1983, Elio spent his vacation in a beautiful villa with his parents.
He reads, plays music and flirts with his friend Marzia.
But one day Oliver arrives, an attractive American student, whose presence will disturb him ... Carried by the delicate interpretation of Timothée Chalamet, this erotic and moving film leaves a burning memory.
“Call Me By Your Name”
, Franco-Italian-American drama by Luca Guadagnino (2018), with Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg… 2h11.
"Pain and Glory"
It is difficult not to see in the portrait of this depressed director and lacking inspiration a double of Almodóvar himself.
“Pain and Glory” tells the story of the filmmaker's torments and his eventful past with irony, melancholy and a lot of emotion.
Facing a virginal Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas embodies his mentor in a masterly way.
A film in the image of its sets: exuberant, luxuriant and flamboyant.
“Pain and Glory”
, Spanish drama by Pedro Almodóvar (2019), With Antonio Banderas, Asier Etxeandia, Leonardo Sbaraglia… 1h54.
"Rocketman"
A biopic that allows itself a whirlwind staging: that's exactly what it takes to tell the life of Elton John.
When "Rocketman" begins, the singer is in rehab.
In the middle of a group therapy session, he begins to summon childhood memories… A musical in its own right, “Rocketman” is a tale full of fantasy, sometimes surreal and very pop.
“Rocketman”
, British biopic by Dexter Fletcher (2019), with Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden… 2h1.
DISNEY +
"Ferdinand"
Young Andalusian bull, Ferdinand does not like to fight: he dreams only of frolicking in the fields and observing the flowers, while he is expected to face the greatest matador in Spain in the arena ... Kidnapped, smart and full of funny gags, this film signed by the director of “Ice Age” and “Rio” also addresses the issue of animal abuse in slaughterhouses and vegan food.
“Ferdinand”
, American animated film by Carlos Saldanha (2017), 1h49.