Tag: Aline

  • UniFrance’s Rendez-Vous to Host Virtual Showcase of New French Films

    UniFrance’s Rendez-Vous to Host Virtual Showcase of New French Films

    UniFrance, the organization in charge of promoting French cinema worldwide, is set to showcase nearly 70 completed movies, including 30 market premieres, at the virtual 23rd edition of its Rendez-Vous With French Cinema (Jan. 13-15), a key market for the export of French movies.The Rendez-Vous will kick off with Eric Besnard’s 18th-century-set drama “Delicieux” (pictured)…

  • With No U.S. Blockbusters in Sight, French Cinemas Stay Afloat With a Rich Local Offering

    With No U.S. Blockbusters in Sight, French Cinemas Stay Afloat With a Rich Local Offering

    After an underwhelming start to the year, France has redeemed its status as Europe’s largest nation of cinemagoers, with the national box office bolstered by a tide of local movies that have sustained admissions despite the near absence of big Hollywood movies.So far, 2020 has been a banner year for French fare, and local distributors…