TV5MONDE Program Highlights – October 2022
Film
La forêt de mon père by Véro Cratzborn
October 1-30, 2022
The international French-language network TV5 Monde is showing several fantastic programs in October. In addition to offering premium films, the program includes several engaging features, a chance to discover exciting documentaries, thoughtful classics, and new series! We’ve rounded up some of the very best must-see programs this month, get ready to immerse yourself in French culture!
Series
L’hôtel du temps: Dalida – October 3 at 8:30pm ET/ 5:30pm PT; October 6 at 11:30pm ET/ 8:30pm PT
Exclusive premiere documentary interview series with host Thierry Ardisson
(English ST)
· With the help of cutting-edge technology, enabling actors to have the faces and voices of celebrities who are no longer with us, host Thierry Ardisson gives audiences a new look into the life of Dalida, even 35 years after her death.
Director: Serge Khalfon (France, 2022)
Host: Thierry Ardisson
Genre: Documentary biopic
Sur les murs – October 1, 5, 7, 8 at 10:00pm ET/ 7:00pm PT; October 2, 9, 16 at 7:00pm ET/ 4:00pm PT
(English ST)
· Urban culture in the company of Richard Orlinski! From Paris to New York, from London to Miami, the famous “rule-breaker” offers an immersion in artistic life and a host of fascinating discoveries. Each episode includes an original interview with a French-speaking street artist and the creation of a joint work.
Director: Matthieu Valluet (France, 2022)
Host: Richard Orlinski
Genre: Documentary series
Ennemi Public – October 2, 9, 16, 23 at 11:30pm ET/ 8:30pm PT; October 30 at 12:30am ET/ 9:30pm PT
· A child murderer released on parole, Guy Béranger is welcomed by the monks of the abbey of Vielsart, a quiet little village in the Ardennes. He is placed under the protection of Chloé Muller, a young federal police inspector, convinced that, sooner or later, the former criminal will re-offend.
Director: Gary Seghers, Matthieu Frances, Gilles de Voghel (France, 2019)
Cast: Stéphanie Blanchoud, Jean-Jacques Rausin, Clément Manuel, Angelo Bison, Philippe Jeusette
Genre: Thriller
Films
La forêt de mon père – October 16 at 8:30pm ET/ 5:30pm PT, October 24 at 11:30pm/8:30pm PT
(English ST)
· Gina’s bond with her mentally troubled father begins to fade away after he is admitted to the hospital. She discovers love and solace after befriending Nico, her neighbor.
Director: Véro Cratzborn (Belgium, France, Switzerland, 2020)
Cast: Ludivine Sagnier, Alban Lenoir, Léonie Souchaud
Genre: Drama
Film Classics
Le huitième jour— October 2 at 8:30pm ET/ 5:30pm PT; October 10 at 11:30pm ET/ 8:30pm PT
(English ST)
· Harry, senior manager in a bank, is a man alone. His wife has left him, taking their two young daughters. But everything changes when he meets Georges, a young man with Down syndrome, a runaway living in the present moment. Two people, apparently worlds apart but who become inseparable…
Director: Jaco Van Dormael (France, 1996)
Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne
Genre: Dramedy
Awards: Palme d’Or nomination, Best Actor winner (both actors) 1996 Cannes Film Festival
Discover the full program here
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TV5MONDE is the world’s leading French-language media company. It operates ten channels distributed to over 400 million households worldwide, subtitled in 12 languages, and available in 200 countries and territories. The network also offers the streaming platform TV5MONDE+, FAST channels, and mobile apps. TV5MONDE’s initiatives also include TV5MONDE EDU, a free educational offering with thousands of audiovisual-based resources designed to support the learning and teaching of French.
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