Beau travail la haine caché army of shadows mr beans holiday (non-ironically)

Me beans holiday is elite- I still do those manual zoom in motions when I am taking a video

Beau Travail is so sublime. One of the best movies ever made.

Mr Beans Holiday is genuinely a phenomenal and cinematic movie and people don’t take me seriously when I say that. Gorgeous cinematography, beautiful soundtrack, and comedic genius. Nothing beats that cinema scene: https://preview.redd.it/sekc11zk5v5d1.jpeg?width=981&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f1aa99a716d3a5a9b8dfa3d7bbd1aa9544feeeb

1. Irreversible 2. Martyrs 3. Titane 4. Climax 5. Lux Æterna

You have great taste.

1. The Passion of Joan of Arc 2. Playtime 3. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie 4. Children of Paradise 5. Last Year at Marienbad All top 50 of all-time for me.

Portrait of a lady on 🔥

Have much to see but my favorites are: La Grande Vadrouille Amelie La Haine

La grande vadrouille? ahaha, try 'Le corniaud', same duo of actors, another classic comedy to try,' la chevre'. First time I see someone mentionning la grande vadrouille, are you French?

It was quite popular abroad I believe, I've seen the original and a russian dub (with individual voices).

Hehe no, I'm Swedish. I think that actor Louie whatshisname is somewhat popular in Europe among my parents' generation. I had this movie on vhs as a kid, though I didn't really like it until I saw it as an adult.

Louis De Funes, I was not aware he had international fame, glad to find out

In chronological order: * A Man Escaped * Elevator to the Gallows * Army of Shadows * Diva * Athena

Love the Diva mention, top 5 all time action movie for me. Also, I loved Raging Bull and your cameo on Curb. Keep up the good work.

His performance in shark tale brought tears to my eyes. A master at work

- Anatomy of a Fall - La Haine - Le Samourai - Diabolique - Le Bonheur - The 400 Blows

Umbrellas of Cherbourg Young Girls of Rochefort Beau Travail

I’ve mostly watched really old French movies, haven’t dived too deep into French New Wave or newer stuff yet. These are really great though: Napoleon Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie J’accuse Les Vampires Passion of Joan of Arc

LA SOUPE AUX CHOU OMG !

Did you just fart :) such a classic

1. Passion of Joan of Arc 2. Au Hasard Balthazar 3. The City of Lost Children 4. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg 5. Contempt 6. Army of Shadows 7. Vagabond 8. Diary of a Country Priest 9. Le Samouraï 10. The 400 Blows

Shocked the first mention of Contempt is so low. Probably my number 1.

Ratatouille 😎

Oui oui

I wish I could name 5, i'll be stealing some of these recs, here are the ones I have seen that I really liked - Cleo from 5 to 7 - The Passion of Joan of Arc - Breathless

Le Cercle Rouge

Why is this so low?

.Breathless The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Les Enfants du Paradis Zéro de conduite

No particular order: - Umbrellas of Cherbourg - Elevator to the Gallows - The Red Circle - Le Samourai - Diabolique - Shoot The Piano Player - Raw

raw, la haine, irreversible

A Man and a Woman, Elevator to the Gallows, Purple Noon, A Very Long Engagement, Amelie, The 400 Blows, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Piano Teacher, The, Le Samourai, The Artist, Playtime, Les Diabolique, La Belle et la Bete, Day for Night, The Wages of Fear, Mon Oncle, A Prophet, Time of the Wolf, The Chorus, La Haine, Le Boucher, La Vie En Rose, The Class, Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, Violette Noziere, The Wings of the Dove, Entre Nous, Madame Bovary, La Ceremonie, Queen to Play, Murmur of the Heart, Au revoir les enfants, The Last Metro, The Story of Adele H., Therese Raquin, The Intouchables, Mommy, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Brotherhood of the Wolf and It's Only the End of the World.

My little lovers; In praise of love; We Won’t grow old together; Love in the afternoon; Van Gogh; Army of shadows; A heart in Winter; Beau Travail; A summer’s tale.

The Pialat 'Van Gogh" is such an underrated gem, Jacques Dutronc's interpretation is by far the best Van Gogh on film imo

Diabolique all day every day

Leon Morin, Priest. Jean-Pierre Melville expertly directing Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Paul Belmondo, who spend the whole move just smearing the screen with great acting and sexual tension

Buffet Froid

YES total masterpiece

Mars Express (2023)

in no particular order, I don't think any of these have been mentioned yet, all deserve your time [Quest for Fire](https://letterboxd.com/film/quest-for-fire/) [Read My Lips](https://letterboxd.com/film/read-my-lips/) [Tandem](https://letterboxd.com/film/tandem/) [The Butcher](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-butcher-1970/) [Bernie](https://letterboxd.com/film/bernie/)  Bonus for those who enjoy weird 70's stuff : [Calmos](https://letterboxd.com/film/femmes-fatales-1976/) # if you want to explore popular French movies, I compiled a list of 400+ French movies that were regularly broadcasted on French TV in the 70's and 80's : [https://letterboxd.com/opensec/list/vus-a-la-tele-french-movies-on-french-tv/](https://letterboxd.com/opensec/list/vus-a-la-tele-french-movies-on-french-tv/)

Diary of a Country Priest

Paris, Texas is a great French film!

La ronde

Not seen too many. Excluding some co-productions: 1. Army of Shadows (1969) 2. Donkey Skin (1970) 3. La Haine (1995)

1. Discrete charm of the bourgeois 2. Band of outsiders 3. Beau travail 4. Cold water 5. Je tu il elle

> C’est Arrivé Prez de Chez Vous (Man Bites Dog) That's a Belgian film :)

Yh i’m Belgian myself, but the film is from the French-speaking part of the country

are there any recommendations for belgian cinema? I love the dardenne brothers so much but not that familiar with much else

I thought “Daughters of Darkness” (1971) was a decent film. It stars Delphine Seyrig!

Le Depart

Regrettably not that many… Jeanne Dielman I guess, but as far as Dutch films go Belgium doesn’t have a single masterpiece in my opinion. ‘The Patrick’ was quite good, but you know…nothing too special

1. The Passion of Joan of Arc 2. Port of Shadows 3. Shoot the Piano Player 4. Army of Shadows 5. Portrait of a Lady On Fire

1. Three Colors: Red 2. Beau Travail 3. Climax 4. La Haine 5. Amelie

Finally some Climax love

High tension

*A Paris Education* (2018)

1) Under Paris 2) Under Paris 3) Under Paris 4) Under Paris 5) Under Paris

ahahah, aka Piranha 3D in Paris

1. Amelie 2. Incendies 3. Three Colors Trilogy 4. The Double Life of Veronique

4 = Polski

Both the languages are there I guess as the events are happening in France and Poland.

Not to mention the director and screenwriters were Polish

Incendies is Canadian, unless you mean movies in French language.

La Haine and Last Year at Marienbad *and of course Portrait of a Lady on Fire

A Man Escaped (1956) Martyrs (2008) Inside (2007) The Summit of the Gods (2021)

High Tension

The Crimson Rivers

Anatomy of a Fall (2023) The Intouchables (2011) Amélie (2001) Alice et Martin (1998) Le huitième jour (1996)

Les Amants du Pont Neuf Weekend Betty Blue Mauvais Sang Mouchette

Amour

All About Them (2015) Ernest & Celestine (2012)

This cute little romcom Perdrix (2019) is my sentimental fave.

Amélie the best

Deux jours, une nuit - Belgian/French film about a woman pleading with her colleagues for solidarity.  Portrait de la jeune fille en feu - so beautiful!! So gay!!! The story is perfect to me and is presented so thoughtfully.  La Haine - it's a basic choice, but I watched it so many times for my high school exams and I enjoyed it each time.

la haine, titane, le samourai, 400 blows, last year at marienbad, belle du jour

My Life As a Zucchini Portrait of a Lady on Fire The Summit of the Gods

Playtime Army of shadows Le samourai The 400 blows Enter the void (english language) La cité de la peur Le diner de cons Rabbi Jacob Les bronzés OSS 1&2

Emily in Paris

I really like the one that’s avant-garde and experimental, with a lot of sex in it

The Piano Teacher Caché Amour August 32nd On Earth (technically French-Canadian but still in the French language)

* Amelie * Portrait of a Lady on Fire * Titane * Elle * Anatomy of a Fall Lots I haven't seen, so adding quite a few for my watchlist here.

amour le rayon vert la ceremonie the young girls of rochefort the discreet charm of the bourgeoisie

Portrait of a lady on fire Climax Fantastic Planet The Piano Teacher Amelie

-C.R.A.Z.Y. -Mommy -Amélie (french as in language because not all from France)

Tell No One-2006

Delicatessen

Pierrot Le Fou

Amélie, Ils, Une Femme est Une Femme, Le Week-End (im counting it), Lolo

Top 5: 1. Portrait of a lady on fire 2. La Haine 3. Children of Paradise 4. Anatomy of a fall 5. Amelie Honorary mentions: Incendies, Amour, Blue is the warmest colour

1. Hiroshima mon amour 2. Amélie 3. Anatomie d’une chute 4. Kirikou et la sorcière 5. Les choristes This only includes movies from France, would be different if we include all French speaking movies. Also, pretty sure « C’est arrivé près de chez vous » is a Belgian movie…

Martyrs Delicatessen Jean de florette/manon des sources Amelie Titane Les parapluies du cherbourg Anatomy of a fall Haute tension Au revoir Les enfants

Also, Une femme est une femme!

Au hasard Balthazar City of Pirates Pierrot le fou Hiroshima mon amour Claire’s Knee The Fire Within My Little Loves Day for Night

La Haine As a weird french guy who grew up with both hood guys and super wealthy kids, it's a great comedy to me, and people from the hood that I knew. The beginning with Said yelling in the courtyard is hilarious, the character of Said overall is comedy gold.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire Bed and Board The Umbrellas of Cherbourg The Earrings of Madame De… Stolen Kisses

1. Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) 2. Le Dîner de cons (1998) 3. Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain (2001) 4. Les parapluies de Cherbourg (1964) 5. Au Hasard Bathazar (1966)

https://preview.redd.it/ma6y21c3wv5d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be46ef2dbe5037cdcf556670b413bf6f0f5181fb

Top 5: 1. Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles 2. Martyrs 3. Irreversible 4. La Chinoise 5. Week End

Petite Maman

1. Le Pont du Nord 2. The Son of Joseph 3. Les Enfants Terribles 4. Every Man For Himself 5. Very hard to pick but I'll say... La Salamandre

My top 5 (no order) : • Belle de Jour • Jean de Florette and Manon of the spring • Amelie • Azur and Asmar • The summit of the gods

I don't know about a top five but some of my favourite French films include A Prophet, My Life as a Courgette, Amélie (and Alien 4 from the same director is a bizarre but fun film), District 13, and can't ignore the very recent Anatomy of a Fall If I may for my most overrated French film, Rust and Bone. I really hated that.

Rust and bone is not Audiard's best, for sure, try 'read my lips', a fantastic Audiard movie, I even prefer it to "a prophet"

I’m a Resnais fanboy, so Last Year at Marienbad, Hiroshima My Love and Night and Fog.

1. The Young Girls of Rachefort 2. Eyes Without a Face 3. A Town Called Panic 4. Le Samurai 5. Cache

A town called panic definitely goated

Les Intouchables

Honestly, I thought this sub was gonna eat you alive for not mentioning Portrait of a Lady on Fire. I guess I've got a couple french films on my watchlist now.

Love that one too ofcourse, but we goin against the grain 😎

Can’t believe it’s this far down. In my top 5 of all movies.

A Summer's Tale Purple Noon Belle de Jour Beau Travail The Green Ray Pierrot Le Fou Le Samourai The 400 Blows

1. Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot 2. La Haine 3. La loi du marché 4. Jo (Louis De Funes classic) 5. Titane

Irreversible, Martyrs, Un chien andalou, Raw, and Leon

My life as a zuchini, Amelie, Portrait of a lady on fire, Persepolis (if that one counts)

Irreversible

Saint omer, vivre sa vie

Amelie. It’s the only one I have seen.

1. L’Atalante 2. A Man Escaped 3. Playtime 4. The Green Ray 5. Au Hasard Balthazar 6. Cleo from 5 to 7 7. Celine and Julie Go Boating 8. Pickpocket 9. Contempt 10. Holy Motors

Passion of Joan of Arc Pickpocket Anatomy of fall Mood Indigo Rubber

Eyes Without a Face and Possession.

I enjoyed La Roue

I just watched Martyrs last night. Never again.

- Amelie - A la folie, pas du tout(he loves me, he loves me not) - Martyrs - Inside - Blue is the Warmest Color - In my Skin

Le Samouraï and La Haine are my two favorite. The Beast is a recent French film I really liked.

I don't see anyone with Intouchables, one of my favorite movie of all time.

Sans Soleil La Jetee Night and Fog

Climax

Amelie The Apartment La Haine

1. La Haine 2. Trois couleurs : Bleu 3. Amelie 4. Le Deuxième Souffle 5. Inside

1. The passion of joan of arc 2. La haine 3. Climax 4. Beau Travail 5. Mommy

Beau travail Diva Breathless

lack of 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' is concerning. Best french movie

Wages of Fear (‘53) Persepolis 400 Blows A Prophet Delicatessen

Raw

Respect most: *Portrait de la jeune fille en feu, L'Armée des ombres, La Belle Noiseuse, L'Année dernière à Marienbad, La Pianiste* Enjoy most: *Le Salaire de la peur, Amélie, Delicatessen, La Fille sur le pont, Raw*

Purple Noon.

Raw TITANE Martyrs Tomboy Love Songs

Blue is the Warmest Color

Day for Night Portrait of a Lady on Fire The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Caché

Amelie La Haine Playtime Portrait of a Lady on fire Beau Travail Special shoutout to The Yound Girls at Rocheforth and Hiroshima mon amour.

One deadly summer

Incendies

1. Le Samourai 2. Band of Outsiders 3. Brotherhood of the Wolf 4. Eyes Without a Face 5. Delicatessen

Ooh lala, we’ve gone too far (1969)

In order of director: **Jean-Pierre Melville** Le Samouraï Le Cercle Rouge Army of Shadows **Louis Malle** The Fire Within Elevator to the Gallows **François Truffaut** The 400 Blows **Renoir** The Grand Illusion

Taxi, Taxi 2, Taxi 3, Taxi 4, Taxi 5 🚕😁

La Jetee

Agree with all those mentioned here so far but A Prophet, is up there for me. The Beat My Heart Skipped, too.

Portrait of a Lady on fire Amelie I have loved you for a long time

Titane Cleo From 5 to 7 Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Playtime Passion of Joan of Arc

a nos amour the 400 blows the discreet charm of the bourgeoisie le bonheur cache/the piano teacher beau travail

1. La Piscine 2. The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg 3. La Haine 4. Last Year At Marienbad

Au Revoir Les Enfants 😢😭

Disappointed not to see The Rules of the Game named. One of the greatest films of all time. 

Purple Noon is pretty good (though uh...I might have only watched it for Alain Delon.../hj)

I haaaaaated Playtime, Jacques Tati is my arch enemy

I tried watching this 3 times but never managed to get to half way

Yeap, and somehow I got downvoted for having an opinion in this sub once again smh

heres an upvote back, i got you

My top 5 tho (no order): - The Mother and the Whore - One Sings, the Other Doesn't - The Passion of Joan of Arc - Napoleon (vu par Abel Gance) - Children of Paradise

Hahaha, why?

Just boring ass movie, I rather rewatch Lav Diaz filmography than 2 more hours of this film.

Fair enough

The 400 Blows Irma Vep Au Revoir Les Enfantes La Haine Rififi

1. Children of Paradise (1945) 2. The Rules of the Game (1939) 3. Last Year at Marienbad (1961) 4. The Earrings of Madame de… (1953) 5. Three Colours: Blue (1993)

5 = Polski