It is undeniable that the French are able to make good, sincere films, 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 work is related to art have heard such directors as: Gaspard Noet, Olivier Assayas, Francois Ozon and others. If you have not seen their work - be sure to fix it. In order to call yourself an educated and knowledgeable man, 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. Professional (1981)
Georges Lutner after the movie "Professional" no longer removed any work that could attract attention today, however, the glory of the film itself came many years after the release. The brilliant music of Morricone adds a special charm to the picture.
The secret agent was tasked with removing the president of the African Republic. Zhoslen goes on a mission. Suddenly, politics changed, and the French government gives the agent to the African authorities. Zhoslen 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 - film director "Hostage". With the choice of an actor for the main role, he did not lose - 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. Father is not very happy about this venture, but signs a permit. Arriving in Paris, she calls her father, but their conversation ends because she is being abducted ... Kim managed to tell him only the signs of the abductors. Desperate father embarks on a dangerous adventure ...
Will he be able to find his daughter?
8. Lucy (2014)
Sci-fi movie "Lucy" - A film dealing with questions about the creation of man, his Divine possibilities, which have been lost since the expulsion from Paradise. The main advantage of the motion picture is that it contained in a concise way the basic philosophical thoughts that prompt a person to think.
Lucy seems like a harmless and sexy girl, but she transforms into a deadly creature that has supernatural intelligence and transcendental abilities. What scientists recently considered only a fantastic theory is a reality for Lucy. 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 notable 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 zips through the streets of Marseille, scaring passengers and passers-by. He decides to help the policeman catch the robbers on his Peugeot, slipping away on a Mercedes. To the very end, it’s not entirely clear who will stay on 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 with great pain the events that happened ... "Pianist" - This is an autobiography about the hard life of the brilliant pianist Vladislav Shpilman.
Vladek is a pianist who is very fond of his work. Once the Nazis burst into 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 Spielman manages to escape thanks to his best friend.
5. Amelie (2001)
Amelie Director Jean-Pierre Genet became a cult film about empathy, kindness and love. This naive and kind film was shot for those who at least a little believe in a miracle. In the film, you will meet Amelie, an adult girl who continues to believe in fairy tales.
Cute Frenchwoman Amelie has her own worldview. Growing up, she left her father and rented an apartment. Once in a room she finds a strange cache - there are children's things and toys in it. Soon she finds out to whom they belong. 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. The 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 excellent cast, magic tricks and an atmosphere of unreality.
Throughout the film, talented illusionists carry out 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 cameraman “tricks” when shooting stage numbers.
3. The Fifth Element (1997)
In a terrific movie "Fifth Element" Luke Besson lacks everything: fights, great music, humor and, of course, love. Every minute the viewer is in an intrigued state - do you really need something else for a good movie?
Distant future. An alien creature appears on the planet, the mysterious Fifth Element - a girl named Lilu. It can prevent the death of the Earth. Everyone who is not lazy is hunting for Leela, but, fortunately, she has a defender - a former military man, nowadays - a simple New York taxi driver.
2. Leon (1994)
Love is different. Sometimes it can occur between a closed assassin and a 14-year-old girl, different from her peers. "Leon" - cinematic luck 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 a drug trade is killed with a gun. Only one girl survived - she was lucky, because she was not at that moment at home. Matilda needs to take refuge somewhere, and her only chance of salvation is Leon. He lets her into his house, and Matilda asks to teach her how to kill. From this moment begins the story of affection and love ...
«1+1» Is a clash movie. The clash of two completely different personalities who, as a result, were able to find a common language. The light French drama makes one believe in the best and find only good in other people.
The 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 the person who is least suitable for her - the guy Driss, who has just left prison. Despite the fact that Philip is confined to a wheelchair, this does not prevent him from enjoying his life ... but all thanks to Driss. It was he who was able to inspire Philip optimism and faith in the best.