July
The Musicians
France Rated PG 102 minutes
Comedy
French with English subtitles
Directed by Grégory Magne
Starring Valérie Donzelli, Frédéric Pierrot, Mathieu Spinosi (1st violin), Emma Ravier (alto), Daniel Garlitsky (2nd violin), Marie Vialle (cello), Gregory Montel
ODEON 5 CINEMAS
Friday 31 July 6:15pm
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OPENING NIGHT SELECTION - 2025 FRENCH RENDEZVOUS
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2026 ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
The enchanting new comedy of manners from acclaimed writer/director Grégory Magne (whose debut Perfumes was a sleeper success in 2021), THE MUSICIANS stars Valérie Donzelli as a wealthy heiress whose plan to stage a landmark concert is derailed by the clashing egos of the quartet of virtuosos recruited for the performance.
Astrid Thompson (Donzelli) is determined to honour her late industrialist father’s final wish: unite four priceless Stradivarius instruments for the premiere recital of a new composition by his favourite artist, to be live-streamed for music lovers globally. With just six days to rehearse, a quartet is assembled, but the dream quickly unravels: the musicians are at odds, blinded by their differences and prejudices, and seemingly incapable of working together. With the deadline fast approaching, Astrid tries to coax the reclusive composer of the score, Charlie Beaumont (Frédéric Pierrot), out from creative seclusion in the desperate hope of salvaging the event…
As the film crescendos to a tender, exhilarating finale where harmony is found not only in music but human connection, THE MUSICIANS celebrates both the chaos and beauty of collaboration. Set amidst the villas, vineyards and chapels of the stunning Champagne region, with an exquisite original score by Grégoire Hetzel, this is sparkling entertainment for the heart (and ears).
Maigret and the Dead Lover
France Rated PG 80 minutes
Crime Drama / Mystery
French with English subtitles
Directed by Pascal Bonitzer
Starring Denis Podalydès, Anne Alvaro, Manuel Guillot, Irène Jacob, Micha Lescot, Dominique Reymond, Arcady Radeff, Laurent Poitreneaux, Olivier Rabourdin
ODEON 5 CINEMAS
Saturday 1 August 4:30pm
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Directly following the break-out critical and box office success of 2025’s The Stolen Painting, acclaimed writer / director Pascal Bonitzer brings his unique perspective and directorial panache to Georges Simenon’s beloved Parisian detective Inspector Maigret – a French counterpart to Agatha Christie’s Poirot - as he attempts to solve the murder of a former diplomat with a long-held secret.
Inspector Maigret (four-time César nominee Denis Podalydès, in a tremendous performance) is urgently summoned to the Quai d'Orsay: a former ambassador has been found shot dead by his long-serving housekeeper (Anne Alvaro, The Taste of Others). But rather than contact the police, she has followed diplomatic protocols by first informing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Forewarned that he will find a series of salacious letters – and cautioned to be discrete - Maigret heads to the victim’s opulent apartment. He finds no forensic evidence at the crime scene, but certainly, the letters prove startling – secret, decades-spanning correspondence between the ambassador and the Princess of Vuynes, whose own husband, by strange coincidence, has also just died…
Bonitzer, renowned for an intuitive and empathetic focus, finds a perfect match with a protagonist who relies on quiet observation. He delivers an absorbing, wholly compelling mystery that also serves as a thoughtful examination of modern life’s key concerns: hierarchy, aging, and the very different worlds that money creates. Best of all, the twist ending is… a killer.
The Richest Woman In The World
France Rated MA15+ 122 minutes
Comedy
French with English subtitles
Directed by Thierry Klifa
Starring Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, Marina Foïs, Raphaël Personnaz, André Marcon
ODEON 5 CINEMAS
Saturday 1 August 6:30pm
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2026 LUMIÈRE AWARDS NOMINEE (x2) - Best Actress, Best Actor
2026 CÉSAR AWARD NOMINEE (x7) - Incl. Best Actress, Actor & Costume Design
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2025 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL (Out Of Compétition)
Few modern scandals have captivated France as the astonishing events surrounding Liliane Bettencourt, the billionaire heiress to the L’Oreal fortune and doyenne of Parisian society. Now writer/director Thierry Klifa has freely adapted the incredible story into a captivating dark comedy, featuring a jaw-dropping, tailor-made role for one of France’s most iconic stars.
Marianne Farrère (Isabelle Huppert), the head of the Windler Group, is the richest woman in the world. Pierre-Alain Fantin (Laurent Lafitte) is a vivacious dandy, writer and photographer. After meeting on a photo shoot, the two quickly become inseparable. Their friendship – one where Pierre-Alain is only too happy to take financial advantage – surprises, amuses, intrigues, and eventually unsettles the billionaire’s entourage and family.
Most of all, Marianne’s daughter (Marina Foïs) struggles with her mother’s sudden complicity with this younger man, but her husband (André Marcon) and loyal butler (Raphaël Personnaz) share her concerns. Surreptitious queries soon transition into a private investigation, resulting in extraordinary ramifications for all involved…
With several twists too good to spoil, THE RICHEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD makes the most of its fabulous ensemble cast, but Huppert and Lafitte simply eat up the screen. This wildly entertaining film became an enormous box-office hit in France for good reason.
Jean Valjean
France Rated M 99 minutes
Drama / Literary Adaptation
French with English subtitles
Directed by Éric Besnard
Starring Grégory Gadebois, Isabelle Carré, Bernard Campan, Alexandra Lamy
ODEON 5 CINEMAS
Sunday 2 August 2:30pm
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The always-terrific Grégory Gadebois re-teams with writer/director Éric Besnard (Delicious) for a poignant new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece Les Misérables, charting the origin story of Jean Valjean, the beloved tale’s iconic protagonist.
1815. Provence, France. In the peaceful village of Digne, there’s a rumour that a dangerous man has entered the area. The hulking Jean (Gadebois) has just been released from prison after nineteen years of hard labour. Issued with identification that forever sees him branded a criminal and ostracised, Jean is not surprised to be repeatedly turned away as he seeks refuge for the night. Desperate, he unknowingly knocks at the door of the house of Monseigneur Bienvenu (Bernard Campan), who lives simply with his sister (Isabelle Carré) and a lone servant (Alexandra Lamy). Against all odds, Bienvenu invites him in. On this crucial night, Jean will face a choice that will define his future...
A gripping exploration of justice, grace and moral redemption, Besnard’s reflective and intimate drama - and Gadebois’ towering central performance - bring great depth to Hugo’s hero, a spurned man transformed by kindness and compassion.
The Stranger
France Rated M 122 minutes
Drama / Literary Adaptation
French with English subtitles
Directed by François Ozon
Starring Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Swann Arlaud, Denis Lavant
ODEON 5 CINEMAS
Sunday 2 August 4:45pm
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WINNER - 2026 CÉSAR AWARDS - Best Supporting Actor (Lottin)
WINNER - 2026 LUMIÈRE AWARDS (x3) - Best Film, Actor (Voisin) & Cinematography
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2025 VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (In Competition)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2025 BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2025 SAN SEBASTIAN FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2025 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The superb new film from multi award-winning writer/director François Ozon (Swimming Pool, 8 Women, Under the Sand), THE STRANGER is a gripping adaptation of Albert Camus’ landmark novella about a detached young expatriate under trial for murder in French-colonised Algeria.
Summer, 1938. Meursault (Benjamin Voisin, Lost Illusions), a quiet and unassuming clerk in his early thirties, attends his mother’s funeral. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie (Rebecca Marder), a colleague randomly encountered at the local baths, and quickly slips back into routine. However, daily life is soon disrupted by his volatile neighbour (an excellent Pierre Lottin, My Brother’s Band), who draws Meursault into an altercation involving an ex-lover. And then, one blisteringly hot afternoon, an inexplicable event occurs on a beach, one that will see Meursault’s very moral standing brought to question…
Visually resplendent with sensuous black-and-white images, Ozon’s elegant and masterfully realised film shines a contemporary lens on Camus' classic tale of dissociation and morality, capturing the beauty and heat of a charged society on the boil. Both impactful and mysterious, THE STRANGER is must-see French cinema of the highest order.