French films with English subtitles to watch in June 2025
The films are usually a mixture of new releases and classics. Here's what is coming up in June – including a special premiere to mark the Champs-Elysées Film Festival and not one but two Blanche Gardin vehicles.
Miséricorde – Wednesday, June 4th
What?
The
New York Times
described Alain Guiraudie's 2024 multi César–nominated movie as 'film noir with the lights turned on', while French critic Caroline Besse called it a 'delicious thriller like a mushroom omelette'.
We hold no such cinematically flavourful opinion on this tree-bound missing person mystery set in darkest Aveyron, save to say you'll probably really enjoy it. Catherine Frot is a joy as the concerned widow whose son is caught up in the centre of the story.
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When?
Drinks at 7pm, screening at 8pm, followed by a Q&A with one of the stars.
Where?
Jeu de Paume, 1 Pl. de la Concorde, 75008 Paris.
Tickets?
Tickets – costing between €7.50 and €11.50 – can be ordered
here
.
Les Musiciens – Friday, June 6th
What?
Frédéric Pierrot is on scene-stealing form in this well regarded drama. He is the misanthropic perfectionist composer of a piece of music that an idealistic heiress (Valérie Donzelli) wants to see performed at a unique concert bringing together four Stradivarius instruments.
When?
Drinks at 7pm, screening at 8pm, followed by a Q&A with director Gregory Magne.
Where?
L'Entrepôt, 17 Rue Francis de Pressensé, Paris 14.
Tickets?
Tickets – costing between €6 and €9.50 – can be ordered
here
.
Un Monde Merveilleux – Thursday, June 12th
What?
Blanche Gardin continues to be utterly astonishing in this clever near-future comedy as a rebellious and technosceptic former teacher eking out an existence as a petty criminal, who kidnaps a caregiver robot in an effort to regain custody of her daughter.
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When?
Drinks at 7pm, screening at 8pm, followed by a Q&A with first-time feature director Guilio Callegari.
Where?
Luminor, 20 Rue du Temple, Paris 4.
Tickets?
Tickets – costing between €7.50 and €11.50 – can be ordered
here
.
Le Grand Bain – Sunday, June 15th
What?
Remember
The Full Monty
– the 1997 British comedy about unemployed middle-aged Sheffield steelworkers who form a male striptease act? Think that, only French, and involving an all-male synchronised swimming team rather than loveable poundshop Chippendales. Just as heartwarming, too.
When?
Tea bar open from 7pm for a hot drink, screening at 7.30pm – with subdued lighting so cinemagoers can combine the movie with a spot of casual knitting as part of World Wide Knit In Public Day.
Where?
Studio des Ursulines, 10 Rue des Ursulines, 75005 Paris.
Tickets?
Tickets – costing between €5.40 and €9.40 – can be ordered
here
.
Champs-Elysées Film Festival: L'Incroyable Femme des Neiges (The Incredible Snow Woman) – Sunday, June 22nd
What?
As part of the Champs-Elysées Film Festival, Lost in Frenchlation proudly hosts the premiere of Sébastien Betbeder's comedy drama – in which the remarkable Blanche Gardin (you may remember her as the technosceptic mother from
Un Monde Merveilleux
) stars as an arctic explorer who fears nothing … except confronting her own existence back in her native Jura.
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When?
Limited drinks – included in the ticket price and served on the rooftop – start at 6.30pm, screening at 8.30pm followed by a Q&A with cast and crew. Hot food is available on the evening for €9, payable on the night.
Where?
Publicis Cinéma, 129 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008, Paris.
Tickets?
Tickets – costing €40 until June 1st and €45 thereafter, including rooftop cocktails – are available
here
.
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