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  • Écoute Le Temps (2007)
    Review preview for Écoute Le Temps

    Écoute Le Temps takes that stalest of subgenres, the village green murder mystery, and turns it inside-out to invigorating effect.

    Anton Bitel · 3 out of 5
    A sound recordist investigates the murder of her clairvoyant mother.
  • Elle Est Des Notres (2002)
    Review preview for Elle Est Des Notres

    That the director has a talent for producing an unsettling mood is apparent from the outset.

    Keith Hennessey Brown · 2.5 out of 5
    A lonely French office temp fantasises about a more interesting life, which might include murder.
  • The Last Diamond (2014)
    Review preview for The Last Diamond

    Both Bejo and Attal offer strong charismatic performances which hold your attention even if sometimes you have to suspend your disbelief.

    Richard Mowe · 4 out of 5
    A thief on parole agrees to one last job.
  • My Best Friend (2006)
    Review preview for My Best Friend

    Leconte’s film constantly amuses and surprises, genuinely uplifting while making very clear that people can be a bit rubbish sometimes.

    Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
    A successful antiques dealer, challenged by his dinner companions to introduce his best friend for a bet, realises he doesn’t have one.
  • Priceless (2006)
    Review preview for Priceless

    Captivating, cleverly written and beautifully played by the two leads.

    Val Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A young woman in search of a rich husband seduces a penniless waiter by mistake.

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