French culture
Teacher doused in petrol as students set fire to schools in protests raging across France
The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for the government, which announced a series of deeply unpopular spending cuts.
In 'At Work', Bouillon charms in a predictable look at a struggling novelist - review
Romain Duris shines in moving French-Japanese drama ‘A Missing Part’ - review
AI, artists, scholars revive 17th-century French playwright Moliere with new play
Noé Debré on making his own style of French-Jewish cinema
Debré, one of the most successful writer/directors in France, has gone all in on embracing his French-Jewish identity.
'After Camus: A Novel': The ghost of Camus haunts an American couple
An interesting, though bizarre book, and a nod to the writings of Camus about the survival or death of love and friendship.
'Driving Madeline'- An emotional Parisian road trip
A charming, if predictable, movie redeemed and distinguished by two amazing lead performances by Line Renaud and Dany Boon.
New French film is fleeting fun - review
While the two leads don’t have much chemistry together, perhaps this is part of the director’s design. They do, however, have a warm rapport.
Michel Fugain brings back his Big Bazaar to Israel
The indomitable French chansonnier returns for another lovefest with his Israeli fans.
New play explores unease of French Jews in the face of antisemitism
Directed by Tony Award winner and two-time nominee David Cromer, the off-Broadway play began performances at Manhattan Theatre Club Jan. 11 and has extended to March 13th.
Ooh La La! French comedy festival coming to Israeli theaters this month
The festival begins on January 18 at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque and on January 24 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque. It will also be held at the cinematheques in Haifa, Herzliya and Ashdod.
Grapevine November 5, 2021: French connection
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
French Jewish artist Chaim Soutine rediscovered in suitcase trove of letters
The forgotten legacy of Henri Serouya, historian, intellectual, philosopher, author of many acclaimed books and learned articles, all in French was found by the author in a suitcase in a basement.
French actor Depardieu placed under sexual violence investigation
The judicial source said Depardieu had been placed under formal investigation on December 16 last year and that he had not been held in custody or asked to post bail.
