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10911 articles available in total starting from 17/05/2002. Last article published on 30/07/2025.

Antoine de Clermont Tonnerre new head of Unifrance

Producer Antoine de Clermont Tonnerre was yesterday elected president of Unifrance, the promotional agency for French film abroad. He replaces Margaret Menegoz, who had occupied the post since...  

23/01/2009 | Industry | France

240 features and €1.5bn in investment in 2008

A previous annual record has been matched for French film production, according to data released yesterday by the National Film Centre (CNC). A total of 240 features were accredited in 2008...  

22/01/2009 | Production | France

Interview: Hafsia Herzi

Shooting Star 2009 – France

21/01/2009

Envoyés très spéciaux and British junkies on line-up

Nine European productions dominate the line-up of 13 new releases hitting French theatres today. The largest print run belongs to a French comedy about journalism and the power to manipulate...  

21/01/2009 | Releases | France

French film out in force at Rotterdam

Led by Juliette Garcias’ Be Good – which is among the 14 films set to vie for the Tiger Awards – there will be a strong contingent of French productions at the 38th Rotterdam International Film...  

20/01/2009 | Festivals | France

The Lumières opt for Class

On Monday evening at the closing of the French Film Meetings organised by Unifrance, following the example of the Golden Globes, the foreign, Paris-based journalists voting for the 14th Lumière...  

20/01/2009 | Awards | France

77.6m admissions for French film abroad in 2008

Last year was a record one for French film abroad, as Gallic productions attracted 77.6m viewers according to estimates by Unifrance. This is the best score since data collection began 15 years...  

19/01/2009 | Distribution | France

Gainsbourg myth explored by Sfar

The 13-week shoot starts in Paris today on illustrator Joann Sfar’s debut narrative feature: Serge Gainsbourg (Vie Héroïque) (“Serge Gainsbourg: Heroic Life”). The film – which retraces the life...  

19/01/2009 | Production | France

Festival regulars Ozon and Tavernier to vie for Golden Bear

François Ozon’s Ricky and Bertrand Tavernier’s In the Electric Mist join Rachid Bouchareb’s London River (see news) on the list of French productions selected in competition at the 59th Berlinale...  

16/01/2009 | Berlinale 2009 | France/Competition

Young European talent in spotlight at Premiers Plans

The 21st Premiers Plans Film Festival in Angers kicks off today and lasts until January 25. This important place of discovery for young European cinematic talent has previously presented debut...  

16/01/2009 | Festivals | France

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