Throughout June, the international French-language network TV5 Monde offers a rich lineup of entertaining films, series, and variety shows.

Discover our round-up of the must-see programs this month below.

TV5 Monde

Films

Niagara – June 2 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

(English ST)

Having just lost his job, Alain learns of his father’s unexpected death. He and his youngest brother Léo-Louis head off to Niagara Falls, to meet up with their older brother Victor-Hugo and scatter his father’s ashes. An opportunity for plenty of comedy but also for the brothers to reconnect…

Director: Guillaume Lambert (Canada, 2022)

Cast: François Pérusse, Éric Bernier, Guy Jodoin, Véronic DiCaire, Marcel Sabouri

Genre: Dramedy

Folies bourgeoises – June 4 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

(English ST)

A Claire de La Tour Picquet shares her life between her husband, the successful novelist William Brandeis, and her lover, Jacques Lalouet, William’s publisher. Then she discovers that her lover has a mistress, Charlie, who is also that of her husband…

Director: Claude Chabrol (France,1975)
Cast: Stéphane Audran, Bruce Dern, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Charles Aznavour
Genre: Dramedy

Le Franc-Titeur – June 6 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

In celebration of the 80^th anniversary of D-Day

(English ST)

1944. The son of a collaborator from Grenoble takes refuge with his grandmother on the Vercors plateau, thinking it a safe place to wait out the war. But when the Germans attack the plateau on 31 July, Michel is forced to flee, joining a group of resistance fighters and civilians…

Director: Jean-Max Causse, Roger Taverne (France, 1972)

Cast: Philippe Léotard, Estella Blain, Roger Lumont

Genre: Drama

Les voisins de mes voisins sont mes voisins – June 9 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

In celebration of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival

(English ST)

The interwoven lives and destinies of ten neighbours, or neighbours of neighbours, in a block of flats. Their everyday lives with all their tragedies, pleasures, surprises, and unexpected twists.

Director: Anne-Laure Daffis, Léo Marchand (France, 2020)

Cast: Arielle Dombasle, Valérie Mairesse, François Morel

Genre: Animation

Les innocents aux mains sales – June 11 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

(English ST)

• A pair of young lovers try to murder the wife’s drunk older husband on the Riviera.

Director: Claude Chabrol (France,1975)
Cast: Romy Schneider, Rod Steiger, François Maistre
Genre: Thriller

Les demoiselles de Rochefort – June 18 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

In celebration of World Music Day (Fête de la Musique)

In Rochefort, Delphine and Solange, two beautiful and spiritual 25-year-old twin sisters give dance and music lessons. They dream of going to Paris and seize the opportunity when a group of fairground people passes through town. And all the while our twins never stop looking for true love…

Director: Jacques Demy (France, 1966)

Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Dorléac, Danielle Darrieux, Jacques Perrin, Michel Piccoli, Gene Kelly, George Chakiris

Genre: Musical

Awards: 1969 Oscar nomination for Best Music

La bête dans la jungle – June 23 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT- also MYFFF selection

In celebration of World Music Day (Fête de la Musique)

Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus beginning June 5

(English ST)

It’s the story of an obsession. Over twenty-five years, from 1979 to 2004, a man and a woman wait together in a huge night club, for a mysterious event. Something incredible that will change their lives forever…

Director: Patric Chiha (France, Belgium, 2023)

Cast: Anaïs Demoustier, Tom Mercier, Béatrice Dalle

Genre: Drama

Awards: Official selection for ”Panorama” (2023 Berlin International Film Festival)

Peau d’âne – June 25 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

In celebration of World Music Day (Fête de la Musique)

Music by Michel Legrand

The king promised his dying queen he would only marry again to a woman even more beautiful than her. But the only person in the kingdom to surpass the queen’s beauty is his own daughter. To avoid an unthinkable marriage, the princess asks her godmother, the Lilac Fairy, for advice.

Director: Jacques Demy (France, 1970)

Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Delphine Seyrig, Jean Marais, Jacques Perrin

Genre: Musical

Series

Une affaire criminelle – Wednesdays, beginning June 5 at 11:30pm ET/8:30pm PT

Season 1 premiere

Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus

(French ST)

Catherine has spent fifteen years fighting to prove the innocence of her son, convicted of a murder he didn’t commit. Bing, who has been in love with her for years, continues to investigate the case. A witness who had remained silent all this time, finally comes forward, turning everything everyone thought they knew on its head.

Director: Stéphanie Lapointe, Pascal L’Heureux (Canada, 2022)

Cast: Céline Bonnier, Louis-Philippe Dandenault, Maxime-Olivier Potvin, Marie Tugeon, Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon

Genre: Thriller

Marianne – Sundays, beginning June 16 at 11:30pm ET/8:30pm PT

Season 2 premiere

(English ST)

An eccentric and passionate investigating judge must figure out complex cases the best way she knows. Lots of cheerful disposition and some surprising methods. In Marseille, the body of Gérard Loiret has been found on a riverbank, killed by a somewhat unusual weapon: a pétanque boule. A new field of investigation for Marianne and Pastor who rapidly get to know the people and life of the local pétanque community, all potential suspects.

Director: Laurence Katrian (France, 2023)

Cast: Marilou Berry, Alexandre Steiger, Stéphane Pezerat, Denis Mpunga, Laurent Olmedo

Genre: Drama, crime

Documentaries

Lawrence d’Arabie, un rêve d’Orient – June 12 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus

(English ST)

Age 20, Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935) headed off to visit the Crusader castles in France and then in the Levant. A journey of near-fatal dangers, Eastern wonders and fascinating encounters… Between Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, traveller and writer Sylvain Tesson leads an expedition to retrace Lawrence of Arabia’s epic voyage.

Director: Clément Gargoullaud (France, 2022)
Genre: Documentary

Aoskway, sur les traces de l’original– June 12 at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT

Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus

(English ST)

Brad Gros-Louis lives to share his passion for the moose, legendary animal of Wyandot first nation culture. With a group of friends, he heads off on its trail through the forests of the Portneuf reserve. An opportunity for them to discuss their ancestral values and deep-rooted respect for nature.

Director: Brad Gros-Louis (Canada, 2022)
Genre: Documentary

Abers Road – Tuesdays, beginning June 18 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT

Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus

In celebration of World Music Day (Fête de la Musique)

(English ST)

Brad Gaëtan Roussel, singer-songwriter of Louise Attaque, wishes to settle in Brittany. Before picking a permanent location, he explores the region with fellow artists, like Jane Birkin, Renan Luce, and Raphaël, who have long called Brittany home.

Director: Gérard Pont, Guillaume Klein (France, 2021)
Genre: Documentary series, travel

A la Vie, A la Terre-Polynésie – June 19 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

Original documentary series, exclusive premiere

Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus beginning June 5

(English ST)

TBA

Presenter: Chloé Nabédian (France, 2024)

Genre: Documentary series, environment

TV5 Monde Plus

Films

A Good Man – Now streaming

In celebration of Pride Month

(English ST)

A couple dreams of having a baby. When Aude realizes she cannot carry to full term, Benjamin has a plan.

Director: Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar (2020)

Cast: Noémie Merlant, Soko, Vincent Dedienne

Genre: Drama

Awards: 2020 Cannes Official Selection, 2021 Festival del Cinema Europeo Best Film Winner

Les Meilleures – Streaming beginning February 7

In celebration of Pride Month

(English ST)

Nedjma is spending her days hanging out with her squad. However, everything changes when her path collides with Zina, the newly arrived cousin of the leader of a rival squad.

Director: Marion Desseigne-Ravel (France, 2021)

Cast: Lina El Arabi, Esther Bernet-Rollande, Kiyane Benamara

Genre: Drama

Tralala – Now streaming

In celebration of World Music Day (Fête de la Musique)

(English ST)

A middle-aged singer/songwriter takes on a new identity as a guitarist who disappeared while searching for the Virgin Mary. 

Director: Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu (France, 2021)

Cast: Mathieu Amalric, Josiane Balasko, Mélanie Thierry

Genre: Dramedy musical

Awards: Cannes Film Festival 2021 Official Selection – Out of Competition, Midnight Screening

Series

Les grandes Grandes Vacances – Now streaming

In celebration of the 80^th anniversary of D-Day

(English ST)

2 siblings visit their grandparents in Normandy, just as France enters World War II.

Creators: Delphine Maury, Olivier Vinuesa (France, 2015)

Cast: Julie-Ann Dean, Benjamin Bollen, Janet James

Genre: Animation series, history

Documentaries

Le Grand Solstice – Now streaming

In celebration of World Music Day (Fête de la Musique)

In celebration of National Indigenous People’s Day

(English ST)

To celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day, June 21, a radiant show amid age-old cultures. Abenaki, Anishinaabe, Atikamekw, Cree, Huron-Wyandot, Innu, Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq, Mohawk, Naskapi and Inuit, represented by the voices of artists who determined to give their all to create a vibrant and unique moment of sharing. Guests: Alanis Obomsawin, Jeremy Dutcher, Laura Niquay, Samian, Catherine Dagenais-Savard, Sylvia Cloutier, Kanen, Q052, Shauit, the Orchestre Métropolitain, Louis-Jean Cormier, Dominique Fils-Aimé…

Director: Jean-François Fontaine, Brad Gros-Louis (Canada, 2021)

Genre: Documentary

Souad Massi aux Folies Bergère – Now streaming

In celebration of World Music Day (Fête de la Musique)

TV5MONDE co-production

After an international concert tour crowned with success, the Franco-Algerian icon Souad Massi is back in Paris to present “Sequana,” her tenth album. We know her for her folk music and chaabi, but today her musical inspiration has widened to embrace the Sahel and the Caribbean, Brazil and even rock. Concert recorded on 30 January 2024 at the Folies Bergère in Paris.

Director: Yann Orhan (France, 2024)

Genre: Documentary, concert

Rassemblance – Now streaming

TV5MONDE co-production

(English ST)

Breaking down stereotypes, clichés and preconceived ideas, whatever the culture, nationality, sexual orientation, social background… Recounted by Magloire, through his story and the interwoven portraits of others, the series “Rassemblance” shows that integration is possible, that difference is an advantage for the common good, helping us to live together better.

Director: Yaëlle Benaim (France, 2022)

Genre: Documentary series, travel

TV5 Monde Cinema

Theme: Documentaries

Bigger than us – Available beginning June 7

(English ST)

For 6 years, 18-year-old Melati Wijsen has been fighting the plastic pollution that is ravaging her country Indonesia. Like her, a generation is rising up to repair the world.

Director: Flore Vasseur (2021)

Cast: Melati Wijsen,Greta Thunberg, Mohamad Al Jounde, Memory Banda

Genre: Documentary

Awards: 2021 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection, 2022 César Awards Best Documentary Film Nominee

Metamorphosis – Available beginning June 7

(English ST)

A close look at the metamorphosis of insects filmed in their natural environment throughout France.

Director: Michel Patient (2022)

Genre: Documentary

Service public – Available beginning June 7

French political journalist, Salhia Brakhlia takes us behind the scenes of France Info’s morning show for a year.

Director: Mouloud Achour, Salhia Brakhlia (2023)

Genre: Documentary

Une histoire à soi – Available beginning June 14

(English ST)

Five adoptees share their experiences of leaving their native country and growing up in France. 

Director: Amandine Gay (2021)

Genre: Documentary

Ouvrir la voix – Available beginning June 14

(English ST)

A focus on black women whose origins lie in previously colonized countries, and their experiences as victims of discrimination.  

Director: Amandine Gay (2021)

Genre: Documentary

Des idées de génie ? – Available beginning June 21

(English ST)

A look into the life of Philippe Ginestet, the founder and owner of the French discount chain GiFi.

Director: Brice Gravelle (2023)

Genre: Documentary

Bambi – Available beginning June 21

(English ST)

A celebration of Marie-Pierre, an acclaimed dancer and showgirl who rose to fame during the 1950s and 1960s in Paris, under the stage name Bambi.

Director: Sébastien Lifshitz (2013)

Genre: Documentary

En pleine mer – Available beginning June 21

(English ST)

In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, the Ocean Viking crew rescues people in exile fleeing Libya.

Director: Muriel Cravatte (2023)

Genre: Documentary

Insecticide, comment l’agrochimie a tué les insectes – Available beginning June 28

Since the 1990s, 75% of insect biomass has disappeared due to the widespread use of neonicotinoids, insecticides that diffuse into each cell of the plant.

Director: Sylvain Lepetit, Miyuki Droz, Sébastien Séga (2021)

Genre: Documentary

Le théorème de Marguerite– Available beginning June 28

(English ST)

When a brilliant mathematics student at France’s top university presents her thesis, a mistake rattles her meticulously planned out life.

Director: Anna Novion (2024)

Cast: Ella Rumpf, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau

Genre: Drama

Awards: 2024 César Awards Most Promising Actress (Ella Rumpf), Most Promising Actor (Julien Frison) Winners