Throughout December, the international French-language network TV5 Monde offers a rich lineup of entertaining films, series, and variety shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discover our round-up of the must-see programs this month below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Special Programming:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Taratata 100% LIVE \u2013 December 7 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Host Nagui and the biggest artists from around the world will entertain you this summer with unexpected duets and fun surprises! With -M-, Ga\u00ebtan Roussel, Adeline Lovo, Hoshi, Martin Luminet, Sohn, Vanessa Paradis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Host<\/strong>: Nagui (France, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reopening Ceremony, Notre-Dame de Paris – December 7 at 1:00pm ET\/10:00am PT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The official ceremony of the return of the cathedral to the Catholic Church by the French state. The ceremony will include a speech by President Emmanuel Macron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Host<\/strong>: Special ceremony<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Taratata, les 40 ans de Bercy – December 7 at 1:00pm ET\/10:00am PT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus beginning December 4<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearly 70 artists will be on stage at Accor Arena, formerly Bercy, to celebrate the anniversary of this mythical Parisian concert hall, the setting for the biggest musical, sporting, and cultural moments. The program includes new duos and trios, musical performances, tributes, surprise encounters, and partnerships, for a spectacular show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Host: <\/strong>Nagui (France, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n D’o\u00f9 viens-tu Johnny<\/strong>\u2014December 5 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Without knowing it, Johnny, a young rock musician, finds himself involved in a drugs gang. Realizing he was manipulated, he threw the drugs into the Seine and took refuge in the Camargue with his family and his fianc\u00e9e, Gigi. Meanwhile, the dealers are hot on their heels…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: No\u00ebl Howard (France, 1963) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Le sp\u00e9cialiste<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014 December 12 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hud, a notorious gunslinger, heads for Blackstone to avenge his brother Charlie, lynched by a mob who accused him of stealing from the bank. Convinced of Charlie\u00b4s innocence, Hud investigates the matter. But no one\u00b4s talking and the loot is nowhere to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Sergio Corbucci (France, Germany, Italy, 1969) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Marine-Line et son juge<\/strong>\u2014December 22 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marie-Line, energetic and cheerful, leads a precarious life in Le Havre and cares for her depressive father. After a row with her boyfriend, she ends up having to pay damages and interest, and loses her job. Not having a driver’s license, the judge invites her to become his chauffeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Jean-Pierre Am\u00e9ris (France, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Au poste !<\/strong>\u2014December 24 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 1970s. Fugain has just found a body. For Superintendent Buron, charged with taking his statement, Fugain is the prime suspect. The questioning lasts all night, becoming an interminable head-to-head, bordering on the absurd… But what if it was just a joke? All Fugain wants to do is go home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Jean-Pierre Am\u00e9ris (France, Belgium, 2017) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Une ravissante idiote<\/strong>\u2014December 26 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dismissed by the bank where he worked, Harry, born of an English mother and Russian father, decides to take his revenge on high capitalism by offering his talents to the Soviet spy masters. Fortunately, he can count on P\u00e9n\u00e9lope’s help, not nearly as stupid as she likes people to think\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: \u00c9douard Molinaro (France, Italy, 1963) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Divertimento<\/strong>\u2014December 29 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on a true story, at 17, Zahia Ziouani dreams of becoming a conductor while Fettouma, her twin sister, a professional cellist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Marie-Castille Mention Schaar (France, 2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les petits meurtres d’Agatha Christie<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014Sundays, beginning December 1 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Season 3, final episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a magnificent Ch\u00e2teau transformed into an ultra-select night club, Madame Maude brings together, for the greater pleasure of her wealthy clients, young students ready for anything. Gr\u00e9co’s team go undercover in this steamy world, one already infiltrated by the French secret service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Alexandre Coffre (France, 2021) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les mecs<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014Wednesdays, beginning December 18 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT (French ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Season 3 premiere<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Martin, \u00c9tienne, Christian, and Simon, true best friends forever, have now reached the age of doubt and self-questioning. Despite their everyday problems, they try as best they can to take their lives in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Ricardo Trogi (Canada, 2021) <\/p>\n\n\n\n L’art du crime<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014December 28 & 29 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Season 7 premiere<\/p>\n\n\n\n Police officer Antoine Verlay and art historian Florence Chassagne investigate crimes in Paris related to art and cultural property. Their contradictions cause turbulence, but at the same time also success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A medium is found murdered in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. Antoine and Florence suspect a group of amateur historians with a passion for Marie-Antoinette. They tried to communicate with the deceased to find a precious object belonging to the queen. Was it her famous necklace?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n An art restorer’s body is found next to a masterpiece which Florence identifies as a Botticelli. Antoine and Florence are thrust into a terrible hunt for clues which leads them to the splendid Jacquemart-Andr\u00e9 Museum. At the same time, their relationship becomes more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Floriane Cr\u00e9pin (France, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris for ever<\/strong>\u2014December 25 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT(English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus beginning December 4<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Between Paris and Jean-Michel Basquiat, is a great story of mutual love and admiration. In the 1980s, the avant-garde artist made several visits to the capital: he didn’t come seeking fame, he was already a star whose stock was soaring. A look back at the origins of this attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Cyril B\u00e9rard (France, 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Franck Sorbier, le fil de l’\u00e2m<\/strong>e<\/strong>\u2014December 27 at 3:00pm ET\/12:00pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having been absorbed by the world of haute couture in his youth, Franck Sorbier remained faithful to the exacting demands of creativity throughout his long career. An attitude that earned him the recognition of his peers and the unfailing support of those who still believe fashion is an art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Amaury Voslion (France, 2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Papilles<\/strong>\u2014Season 2 now streaming (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A mouth-watering journey through France to explore its regions and terrains, their specialities and the artisans upholding their culinary traditions. And what better opportunity to stop off in the kitchens of a talented chef to prepare an emblematic regional recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosts:<\/strong> Fran\u00e7ois Chartier, Chef St\u00e9phane Modat of the Fairmont Le Ch\u00e2teauFrontenac (France, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Peau d’\u00e2ne<\/strong>\u2014Streaming beginning December 4 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Jacques Demy (France, 1970) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Manina, la fille sans voiles<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014Streaming beginning December 4 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n G\u00e9rard, a young student, discovers in Corsica a fragment of a Phoenician amphora. A few years later, he embarks on a boat ride with a crew of traffickers in search of the treasure that he thinks he has found. Back on the island, he falls in love with young Manina…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Willy Rozier (France, 1952) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vestiaires<\/strong>\u2014 Now streaming seasons 1-9 (French ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coincides with International Day of Persons with Disabilities<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the changing rooms of the swimming pool where they train, Romy and Orson, two disabled swimmers, share their vision of the world, a vision tainted with humour and self-deprecation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Vincent Burgevin and Franck Lebon (France, 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Talents extraordinaires<\/strong>\u2014 Streaming beginning December 3 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n To coincide with International Day of Persons with Disabilities<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n US Premiere<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In six episodes, Extraordinary Talents gives voice to six artists or groups with disabilities who prove that difference can be a strength. An intimate, educational, and authentic dive into the daily lives of deaf, visually impaired, paraplegic, and Down syndrome artists. What do they have in common, beyond genres and their very unique journeys? Having become superheroes in their fields and having managed to overcome many obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An intimate, educational, and authentic dive into the daily lives of deaf, visually impaired, paraplegic, and Down syndrome artists: Mohamed Lamouri, Anja Linder, M.R.S (Matteo Deaf Rapper), Wild Classical Music Ensemble, Choolers Division. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Thomas Ducres (France, 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Romy Schneider, face \u00e0 son destin<\/strong>\u2014 Streaming beginning December 4 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evoking Romy Schneider (1938-1982) leaves no one indifferent. The beauty of the actress is admired by men and women alike, her talent recognized, often described as immense, her fragility on edge. A look back at the journey of a perfectionist, passionate about her roles, a great lover, eternally hurt by life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Sophie Agacinski (France, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les 100 lieux qu’il faut voir<\/strong>\u2014 Season 11 streaming beginning December 4 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previous seasons now streaming<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n An unforgettable voyage through France, for nature-lovers, history buffs, everyone fascinated by ancient buildings and all who appreciate good food and authentic produce. This season, we travel to Burgundy, Mediterranean islands, Polynesia, Mont Blanc, the Cathar Trail, and the Stevenson Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>M\u00e9lodie Proust, Sam Caro, Vincent Dupouy, Christophe Verhamme, Thomas Vaillant, Pierre Lalanne, and Emmanuel Descombes (France, 2018) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notre-Dame resurrection<\/strong>\u2014 Streaming beginning December 15 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n US Premiere<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n After a devastating fire on April 15, 2019, the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral will reopen its doors on December 7, 2024. For five years, the iconic religious building has been the site of an extraordinary human and technical endeavor. This is an immersion into the heart of this monumental restoration project, alongside craftsmen with exceptional skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Xavier Lefebvre (France, 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Theme: Holiday & Family Films<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 jours max<\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 6 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A clumsy policeman\u2019s grandmother gets kidnapped by a Mexican cartel, and he has three days max to free her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Tarek Boudali (2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n No\u00ebl Joyeux<\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 6 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A family cancels Christmas plans at the last minute, leaving their parents alone; one is looking forward to a romantic night, and the other is devastated. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Cl\u00e9ment Michel (2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les trois fantastiques<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 6 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A witty, brave 12-year-old spends all his time with his two best friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Micha\u00ebl Dichter (2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les voisins de mes voisins sont mes voisins<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 13 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A French animation exploring the interwoven lives of neighbors\u2026and their neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Anne-Laure Daffis and L\u00e9o Marchand (2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plancha<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 13 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friends plan to take their friend to Greece for his 50th birthday, but due to a flight cancellation, the holiday will take place in a far less popular and much rainier destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> \u00c9ric Lavaine (2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Le tr\u00e9sor du petit Nicolas<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 20 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n When a boy\u2019s dad gets promoted and announces that the family will be relocating to the South of France, his world falls apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Julien Rappeneau (2021) <\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 jours encore sans maman<\/strong><\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 20 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A stay-at-home dad is looking forward to a 10-day ski trip with his family until his wife can’t make it due to work, leaving him alone to care for their four children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director:<\/strong> Ludovic Bernard (2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ma famille et le loup<\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 20 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n After hearing their grandmother tell a story about a wolf coming to take her away, the children decide to save her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Adri\u00e0 Garcia (2019) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Un m\u00e9tier s\u00e9rieux<\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 27 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A PhD student in need of money becomes a substitute teacher at a middle school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Thomas Lilti (2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n De nos fr\u00e8res bless\u00e9<\/strong>s<\/strong>\u2014 available beginning December 27 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n After an Algerian is arrested and accused of planting a bomb, his wife, refusing to abandon him, becomes a traitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>H\u00e9lier Cisterne (2022)
Genre<\/strong>: Musical variety show<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre:<\/strong> Musical variety show<\/p>\n\n\n\nFilms<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Johnny Hallyday, Sylvie Vartan, and Evelyne Dandry
Genre<\/strong>: Musical dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Johnny Hallyday, Fran\u00e7oise Fabian, and Sylvie Fennec
Genre<\/strong>: Spaghetti Western<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Louane Emera, Michel Blanc, Victor Belmondo, and Philippe Rebbot
Genre:<\/strong> Dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Beno\u00eet Poelvoorde, Gr\u00e9goire Ludig, Marc Fraize, Ana\u00efs Demoustier, and Philippe Duquesne
Genre<\/strong>: Comedy
Awards<\/strong>: Best Screenplay (Sitges 2018), Audience prize (Montreal 2018), official selection for (La Rochelle, Magritte 2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Brigitte Bardot, Anthony Perkins, and Gr\u00e9goire Aslan
Genre<\/strong>: Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Oulaya Amamra, Lina El Arabi, and Niels Arestrup
Genre<\/strong>: Biopic<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeries<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Arthur Dupont, \u00c9milie Gavois-Kahn, Chlo\u00e9 Chaudoye, and Beno\u00eet Moret
Genre: <\/strong>Thriller<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Christian B\u00e9gin, Alexis Martin, Normand Daneau, and Yanic Truesdale
Genre: <\/strong>Dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Nicolas Gob, \u00c9l\u00e9onore Bernheim, Philippe Duclos, Benjamin Egner, and Salom\u00e9 Partouche
Genre: <\/strong>Thriller<\/p>\n\n\n\nDocumentaries<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Genre: <\/strong>Documentary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre: <\/strong>Documentary<\/p>\n\n\n\nTV5 Monde Plus<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Special Programming<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Genre<\/strong>: Cooking series<\/p>\n\n\n\nFilms<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Catherine Deneuve, Delphine Seyrig, Jean Marais, and Jacques Perrin
Genre:<\/strong> Musical<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Brigitte Bardot, Howard Vernon, Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Calv\u00e9, Espanita Cortez, and Raymond Cordy
Genre: <\/strong>Dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeries<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast: <\/strong>Adda Abdelli, Alexandre Philip, Ana\u00efs Fabre, Cyril Missonnier, Luc Rodriguez, and Philippe Sivy
Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\nDocumentaries<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Genre: <\/strong>Documentary web series<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre: <\/strong>Documentary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre: <\/strong>Documentary series, travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n\n\n\nTV5 Monde Cinema<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast: <\/strong>Tarek Boudali, Philippe Lacheau, and Julien Arruti
Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast: <\/strong>Emmanuelle Devos, Franck Dubosc, and Danielle Fichaud
Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Diego Murgia, Benjamin Tellier, and Jean Devie
Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre:<\/strong> Animation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast: <\/strong>Lambert Wilson, Franck Dubosc, and Guillaume De Tonquedec
Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Ilan Debrabant, Jean-Paul Rouve, and Audrey Lamy
Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Franck Dubosc, Aure Atika, and Swan Joulin
Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast: <\/strong>Carmen Maura, Pierre Rochefort, and Bruno Salomone
Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast: <\/strong>Vincent Lacoste, Fran\u00e7ois Cluzet, and Ad\u00e8le Exarchopoulos
Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Vincent Lacoste, Vicky Krieps, and Meriem Medjkane
Genre<\/strong>: Drama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1135304,"menu_order":0,"template":"","app_discipline":[231,219],"app_city_tax":[235,221,214,223,222,216,224,217,225],"app_event_type":[239,313],"class_list":["post-1134619","app_event","type-app_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","app_discipline-audiovisual","app_discipline-cinema","app_city_tax-all-cities","app_city_tax-atl","app_city_tax-bos","app_city_tax-chi","app_city_tax-hou","app_city_tax-mia","app_city_tax-nola","app_city_tax-nyc","app_city_tax-sf","app_event_type-film","app_event_type-film-series"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n