Lightness and romanticism, unobtrusive humor and deep characters, exciting plots and incredible life stories ... Thanks to all this, it is impossible not to fall in love with French cinema! We present you a selection of the top 20, according to the editors of the site, French psychological films. Here they are:
20. Yves Saint Laurent (2014)
Biographical history of the life of one of the most famous world fashion designers.
Young and inexperienced, Yves Saint Laurent unexpectedly gets a unique opportunity: in his 20-plus years to present his own collection for the Dior fashion house.
It becomes the beginning of his dizzying career ...
19. Night on Earth (1991)
Different cities, different characters and plots ... and one night.
It was on this night that events occurred that became the basis of five amazing taxi tales, completely different in meaning and content.
Some of them are funny and funny, others are tragic and sad. Each of these stories reflects the characteristics of a particular city, and raises serious life problems ...
18. Professional (1980)
The secret special agent of France - Joslene Bomon - receives a very important and responsible task. He will kill the president of the African Republic.
But suddenly the policy changes, and the French authorities hand over the hero to the African government.
Having escaped from prison, the lone wolf returns to his homeland. He has only one goal - to complete what has been started ...
17. 8 women (2001)
In a snow-covered country house, in a French hinterland, a large family gathers to celebrate Christmas together.
But then something terrible happens - someone kills the owner of the house. Under suspicion, there are eight women, each of whom had a motive and the opportunity to commit this crime, and also her own skeleton in the closet.
Which of these ladies is a murderer? ...
16. 99 francs (2007)
The main hero Octave is sinful to complain about life, because he has almost everything that one can dream of.
He receives fabulous fees for the created commercials, meets with charming beauty Sophie and can afford what he can’t afford the usual ordinary labor.
And everything seems to be good, but there is one "but" because of which the genius of the creative decides to rebel and go against the system ...
15. The Toy (1976)
Going to a toy store, an article about which he was instructed to write a new employer, journalist Francois Perrin could not even imagine what this trip would turn out to be.
A chance meeting with the store owner and his son Eric brings the hero a lot of problems. It all starts with the fact that a young millionaire wanted to get one very "special" toy ...
14. The Man Who Laughs (1971)
The main character Gwynplaine could not break any terrible injuries inflicted in childhood, or difficult life circumstances, nor the cruel surrounding reality.
Despite all the vicissitudes of fate, he grew up a smart, kind and responsive man. After going through many ordeals, a man who laughs was able to reach unprecedented heights - he went from a simple street actor to a member of parliament ...
13. House. Travel History (2009)
The unique eco-project transferred to the film.
The future of the Earth is at stake. The blame is destructive and thoughtless human activity. Over the past half century, the bioflora of the planet has changed in more than 4 billion years - from the very moment when life first began.
The film contrasts vividly picturesque nature from the most remote corners of the Earth, and shots, which depict the consequences of catastrophes that have happened through the fault of mankind ...
12. 1 + 1 (The Untouchables) (2011)
As a result of an accident, a rich aristocrat Philip is confined to a wheelchair. And now he can not do without outside help.
So in the house of a businessman is a young African emigrant named Driss. Soon this guy becomes for the main character a true friend and guardian angel.
With his help, the aristocrat manages to re-experience the taste of life ...
11. The Runaways (1986)
Left without money with a sick daughter in his arms, Francois Pignon decided on a desperate step - to rob a bank.
During the seizure, the rogue robber takes hostage the former "tough" prisoner Luke, behind whom there are 14 robberies.
The police rush to the chase, but it’s not “that” who takes the criminal. So begins the incredible adventures of the main characters ...
10. Love (2012)
Anne and Georges in 80. They happily lived in a marriage for many years, always supporting each other in difficult moments. And when Anna was seriously ill, her husband did not stop caring for her.
He even left teaching at the conservatory to be able to constantly be close to his beloved. It only hurts a man to think that his wife can go to a nursing home. Although it is on this that their adult daughter strongly insists ...
9. Jeanne d'Arc (1999)
Bloody battle scenes, amazing realism of the reproduced events, amazing visual images and exciting music transfer the viewer to France at the height of the Hundred Years War.
Exhausted by numerous battles and the country strewn with innocent victims, it seems that nothing can save - except a real miracle. And it is in the image of a young girl from Domremy named Jeanne - the one who will go down in world history as the Maid of Orleans ...
8. The Magnificent (1973)
Francois Merlin is a talented forensic writer. Every month, another exciting novel about the adventures of dashing superspy Bob Saint-Clair comes out from his pen.
The editor of the main character, Sharron, never ceases to be surprised at the speed of his author’s work and his inexhaustible source of fantasy.
And really - where does Francois take his inspiration ?!
7. Doberman (1997)
In the life of a charming criminal, nicknamed Doberman, everything was fine: a devoted gang of thieves under the leadership, a lot of money and cool weapons, and also a faithful girlfriend.
But after the next robbery, everything changed. Now, almost all French police are after his gang. The cruel policeman Christine heads the search for criminals.
In order to catch the famous Doberman, he is ready to do absolutely everything, including overstepping the law ...
6. Emmanuel (1974)
The film tells about the sexual adventures of a young French woman Emmanuel.
Wanting to get new, previously unknown sensations, a woman explores her sexuality. The husband supports this desire of his wife, moreover, he actively encourages him.
In a short period of time, the inexperienced Emmanuel succeeds in learning the delights of carnal love in all their diversity ...
5. Paris, I love you (2006)
How can you tell a whole love story in just five minutes, masterfully transfer a piece of someone’s life to a movie screen?
These questions puzzled the best directors of the world. What is the result of this?
On the background of the cozy Parisian quarter, plots of 18 film stories about love are developed - tender and romantic, strong and passionate ...
4. Leon (1994)
Leon is a professional killer. He does not know the feeling of pity, compassion and love.
One day he meets a girl named Matilda, whose family was shot by corrupt police officers involved in drug trafficking.
Through this meeting, the life of the protagonist begins to change. In the heart of a cold-blooded killer, a quivering feeling of first love is born - love, for which it is ready to make any sacrifices ...
3. Man and woman (1966)
Both of them are deeply lonely and unhappy people. He lost his beloved wife, she soon became a widow.
Each of them has a past that does not want to let go. But one day a chance meeting changes everything.
Suddenly, the outbreak of feeling helps the heroes escape from the clutches of loneliness. But just for how long? Can these two stay together - no matter what?
2. Merry Christmas (2005)
At the beginning of World War I, on Christmas Eve, something incredible happened.
A priest from Scotland, a French lieutenant, a tenor from Germany, and his beloved were in the heart of a spontaneously emerging fraternity between German, English, and French soldiers.
On this holiday, all the weapons were folded, and the warring parties came out to meet each other, in order to sincerely wish: “Merry Christmas!” ...
1. Amelie (2001)
A lovely romantic girl named Amelie Poulain has a unique ability. The young Frenchwoman, like a good sorceress, is changing the lives of people around for the better.
And under her spell can get both close people and random strangers. Every act of this amazing girl is aimed at helping someone become a little happier.
But can the heroine find her own, such a long-awaited, happiness? ...
And what are the most emotional, interesting, emotionally strong French films that you should add to our rating, do you know? Share the names of these pictures in the comments!
