Los Angeles, CA • April 26-27, 2025
5th edition!
The weekend of April 26th, we'll be showing the latest and greatest French comedies in a theater in Los Angeles (in French with English subtitles).
These films will be shown for the first time in the US just weeks after their release in France.
Lumiere Cinema, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, 90211Saturday
Apr. 26th, 1pm
Seats:
Early Bird: $15
Lumiere Cinema,
9036 Wilshire Blvd
90211 Beverly Hills
With or without Kids
Directed by Elsa Blayau
With Rayane Bensetti, Nadia Roz, Joséphine Draï
Runtime: 1h26m
When Pio and Anaïs announce their marriage to their friends, it is crystal clear: it will be WITHOUT children. Three days of celebration and Prosecco in perspective! But when their group of friends arrives WITH the children, thinking they can hide them from the bride and groom, disasters will (very) quickly happen...
Watch the TRAILER
Saturday
Apr. 26th, 4pm
Seats:
Early Bird: $15
Lumiere Cinema,
9036 Wilshire Blvd
90211 Beverly Hills
Natacha (almost) air hostess
Directed by Noémie Saglio
With Camille Lou, Vincent Dedienne, Didier Bourdon
Runtime: 1h30m
Since early childhood, Natacha has been determined to become a flight attendant to travel and discover the world. When she finds herself unwittingly involved in the theft of the Mona Lisa, she sees it as an opportunity to finally realize her dream. Accompanied by a clumsy flight attendant, she crosses France and Italy in a chase that could very well change her life...
Saturday
Apr. 26th, 7pm
Seats:
Early Bird: $15
Lumiere Cinema,
9036 Wilshire Blvd
90211 Beverly Hills
How to make a killing
Directed by Frank Dubosc
With Franck Dubosc, Laure Calamy, Benoît Poelvoorde
Runtime: 1h53m
Michel and Cathy, a couple worn down by time and financial difficulties, no longer really talk to each other. Until the day Michel, trying to avoid a bear on the road, hits a car and kills both occupants. Two dead and two million in used bills in the trunk, it's bound to make you want to talk again. And especially to keep quiet.
Sunday
Apr. 27th, 1pm
Seats:
Early Bird: $15
Lumiere Cinema,
9036 Wilshire Blvd
90211 Beverly Hills
100 Million
Directed by Nath Dumont
With Kad Merad, Michèle Laroque
Runtime: 1h37m
A print shop worker, Patrick is a veteran in the fight against the bosses. He's a union leader respected by all, a maestro of the picket lines, who proudly flies the flag for worker brotherhood and the fight against the super-rich... But Patrick has just inherited a hundred million... For everyone - his wife Suzanne, his children, and even his colleagues - it's an unexpected opportunity to change their lives. Everyone... except Patrick, now a multimillionaire unionist, but who has no intention of upending his daily life, and even less of giving up his ideals...
Sunday
Apr. 27th, 4pm
Seats:
Early Bird: $15
Lumiere Cinema,
9036 Wilshire Blvd
90211 Beverly Hills
God save the Tuche
Directed by Jean-Paul Rouve
With Jean-Paul Rouve, Isabelle Nanty, Claire Nadeau
Runtime: 1h35m
The Tuches are once again leading a peaceful life in Bouzolles. But when Jeff and Cathy's grandson is selected for a football camp in London, it's the perfect opportunity for the whole family to explore England and meet the royal family. Between culture shock and awkwardness, the Tuches find themselves immersed in the heart of English royalty, who won't soon forget their stay!
Sunday
Apr. 27th, 7pm
Seats:
Early Bird: $15
Lumiere Cinema,
9036 Wilshire Blvd
90211 Beverly Hills
Guess who's calling
Directed by Fabienne Godet
With Denis Podalydès, Salif Cissé, Aure Atika
Runtime: 1h42m
Baptiste, a talented imitator, is unable to make a living from his art. One day, he is approached by Pierre Chozène, a famous but discreet novelist, constantly disturbed by incessant calls from his publisher, his daughter, his ex-wife... Pierre, who needs peace and quiet to write his most ambitious text, then suggests that Baptiste become his 'answering machine' by pretending to be him on the phone... Little by little, Baptiste doesn't just imitate the writer: he develops his character!
Watch the TRAILER
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