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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Le traditionnel conte des f\u00eates de Fred Pellerin<\/strong>\u2014December 25 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Storyteller Fred Pellerin and conductor Kent Nagano reunite for a seventh symphonic tale. We meet up with the delightful characters from the village of Saint-\u00c9lie-de-Caxton. This time, they are looking into the history and mysterious origins of their village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Featuring:<\/strong> Fred Pellerin, Kent Nagano, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (Canada, 2025) Le grand rendez-vous de la F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Wallonie-Bruxelles Concert 2025<\/strong>\u2014December 26 at 1:30am ET\/10:30pm PT<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jo\u00eblle Scoriels and Walid are back at the Grand-Place in Brussels to host a high-flying show featuring Belgian talent and pop culture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Host<\/strong>: Jo\u00eblle Scoriels, Walid (Belgium, 2025) La grande soir\u00e9e du 31<\/strong>\u2014December 31 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT<\/p>\n\n\n\n A New Year’s Eve party to draw a spectacular end to 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Host<\/strong>: St\u00e9phane Bern (France, 2025) Musiques en f\u00eate 2025<\/strong>\u2014December 27 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2025 edition pays tribute to cinema. Arias from operas, operettas, films, and musicals: all performed live from the ancient Roman theatre of Orange. One hundred and fifty musicians are brought together, accompanied by the Lyon National Orchestra conducted by Ariane Matiakh, Didier Benetti, Pierre Bleuse, Yvan Cassar, and Cl\u00e9ment Lonca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Host<\/strong>: Cyril F\u00e9raud, Judith Chaine (France, 2025) Ensemble pour les f\u00eates avec Corneille<\/strong>\u2014December 28 at 6:00pm ET\/3:00pm PT In a chalet with an ultra-cozy atmosphere, Corneille invites two exceptional singers, Marie-Jos\u00e9e Lord and Dominique Fils-Aim\u00e9, to join musicians Kepler Jean-Baptiste and Alexandre Paquette. Garlands, tree, fireplace: everything is set for a memorable moment of music and storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: No\u00e9mie Caplette, Isabelle Longnus (Canada, 2025) Fourbi<\/strong>\u2014 December 2 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT A Swiss television channel orders a film about the story of Rosemonde, who killed a man who was trying to rape her. When the screenwriter is unable to make her talk, they send Marie, a young actress, promising her the role if she succeeds. A strange relationship develops between them\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Alain Tanner (Switzerland, France, 1996) En tongs au pied de l’Himalaya<\/strong> \u2014 December 7 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Andr\u00e9a, aged 6, has an autism spectrum disorder. He is starting the final year of kindergarten, a crucial year that will determine whether he can stay in school. For Pauline, his mother, the stakes are high. Especially as recently separated and with no fixed income, she is struggling to find her own stability. Cast<\/strong>: Audrey Lamy, Nicolas Chupin, Eden Lopes, Naidra Ayadi Un vrai bonhomme<\/strong>\u2014 December 9 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Tom, a shy sensitive teenager, is about to move to a new high school. To help him fit in, he can count on advice from L\u00e9o, his big brother and true mentor. L\u00e9o wants to make a man of Tom\u2026 But his ever-present influence quickly becomes toxic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Benjamin Parent (France, 2018) C\u0153ur de slush<\/strong>\u2014 December 14 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Sixteen-year-old Billie thinks that she is behind on everything. She is a lifeguard at a water park with her sister and her friends this summer. There she met Pierre and fell in love at first sight. Unfortunately, so does her sister\u2026 Billie will have to assert herself and fight for her love story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Mariloup Wolfe (Canada, 2023) Caroline ch\u00e9rie<\/strong>\u2014 December 16 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT France, 1789. The Revolution is brewing. In order to ensure the safety of his daughter Caroline, the Comte de Bi\u00e8vres marries her to the sinister lawyer Georges Berthier, future member of the Convention. But the young woman understands nothing of politics and her heart belongs to another, Gaston de Sallanches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Denys de la Patelli\u00e8re (France, Italy, Germany, 1967) Bis repetita<\/strong>\u2014 December 21 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delphine, a disillusioned Latin teacher, hands out 19\/20 marks to her pupils. In exchange, they leave her alone. A deal that eventually propels the class to the world Latin championships in Naples. Accompanied by the headmistress’s zealous nephew, Delphine sees only one solution: to cheat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: \u00c9milie Noblet (France, Italy, 2024) Robin des bois, la v\u00e9ritable histoire<\/strong>\u2014 December 23 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Robin Hood’s aims are very clear: he only steals from poor people, women or the elderly. But his scheme to rob the tax office in Nottingham goes awry when an intrepid group of righters-of-wrongs steal the proceeds to give them to the poor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Anthony Marciano (France, Belgium, 2014) Les moomins sur la riviera<\/strong>\u2014 December 28 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT The Moomins, caught in a storm, are shipwrecked on the C\u00f4te d’Azur. After a misunderstanding, they are given the best suite in the Grand-H\u00f4tel. But soon, Mamma Moomin grows weary of an uncharacteristic life of luxury and leaves the hotel. Family unity is threatened \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Xavier Picard (Finland, France, 2014) Le myst\u00e8re de la chambre jaune<\/strong>\u2014 December 30 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Following the attempted murder of Mathilde, daughter of the Professor Strangerson, the young reporter Rouletabille heads to the Ch\u00e2teau du Glandier to clear up the mystery. Who is the murderer? What is his motive? And above all how did he escape from a yellow bedroom which was locked from the inside?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Bruno Podalyd\u00e8s (France, 2002) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lou et Sophie<\/strong>\u2014 Fridays beginning December 5 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT Lou and Sophie, true best friends forever, have just finished high school. On the threshold of adulthood, they yearn for freedom and adventure. All summer in their run-down neighborhood? No way! Instead, they’re in search of an old car to buy, ready to head off on a road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Sandra Coppola, F\u00e9lix T\u00e9treault (Canada, 2023) 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. Director<\/strong>: Floriane Cr\u00e9pin (France, 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les mille et un jours du H\u00e2jj Edmond<\/strong>\u2014 December 4 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT Edmond Amran Elmaleh (1917-2010), a former Communist leader and campaigner for Moroccan independence, left a prolific body of literary work in which he combined his personal and collective memories. Excerpts from texts, accounts, archives\u2026 Simone Bitton draws the outlines of an engaging and erudite man plagued by tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Genre<\/strong>: Classical Music \/ Opera<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Featuring<\/strong>: Alice on the Roof, Camille Yembe, Charlotte Cardin, Mentissa, Orlane, Rori
Genre<\/strong>: Music variety show<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre<\/strong>: New Year\u2019s Eve show<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Featuring<\/strong>: Alexandre Tharaud, Ermonela Jaho, Marc Lavoine, Kevin Amiel, Arturo Chac\u00f3n-Cruz, Pierre G\u00e9nisson, Florina God, Diego Godoy, Jeanne Gollut, Nika Guliashvili, Anastasia Kobekina, Tomasz Kumegia, Ne\u00efma Naouri, Lucie Peyramaure
Genre<\/strong>: Music variety show<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also streaming on TV5MONDE+ beginning December 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Featuring: Corneille, Marie-Jos\u00e9e Lord, Dominique Fils-Aim\u00e9
Genre: Music, entertainment<\/p>\n\n\n\nFilms<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In celebration of Swiss film director Alain Tanner, born December 6, 1929
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Cast<\/strong>: Karin Viard, C\u00e9cile Tanner, Jean-Luc Bideau
Genre<\/strong>: Dramedy
Awards<\/strong>: Official selection (Cannes 1996, Locarno 1996)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Also streaming on TV5MONDE+ beginning December 3
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Director: John Wax (France, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre<\/strong>: Dramedy
Awards<\/strong>: Selected for the Angoul\u00eame Francophone Film Festival (France, 2024), the Helvetia French Film Festival <\/strong>(Switzerland, 2024) and Cin\u00e9mania (Canada, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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Cast<\/strong>: Thomas Guy, Benjamin Voisin, Isabelle Carr\u00e9
Genre<\/strong>: Dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cast<\/strong>: Liliane Skelly, Camille Felton, Jospeh Delorey, Vivi-Anne Riel
Genre<\/strong>: Dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cast<\/strong>: France Anglade, Fran\u00e7ois Gu\u00e9rin, Bernard Blier, Vittorio De Sica, Jean-Claude Brialy, Charles Aznavour
Genre<\/strong>: Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Louise Bourgoin, Xavier Lacaille, No\u00e9mie Lvovsky
Genre<\/strong>: Comedy
Awards<\/strong>: Jury’s Favourite award at the Alpe d’Huez Comedy Film Festival (France, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also streaming on TV5MONDE+ beginning December 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Max Boublil, G\u00e9raldine Nakache, Malik Bentalha, Ary Abittan, G\u00e9rard Darmon, Patrick Timsit
Genre<\/strong>: Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also streaming on TV5MONDE+ beginning December 3
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Cast<\/strong>: Emmanuel Garijo, C\u00e9line Ront\u00e9, Anne Plumet, Pascal Casanova
Genre<\/strong>: Animation, Youth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cast<\/strong>: Denis Podalyd\u00e8s, Pierre Arditi, Sabine Az\u00e9ma, Jean-No\u00ebl Brout\u00e9, Olivier Gourmet
Genre<\/strong>: Mystery, Whodunnit<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Season 2 Premiere
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Cast: Jade Charbonneau, Zeneb Blanchet, Sophie Cadieux, Hubert Proulx, \u00c9tienne Galloy
Genre: Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n
L\u2019art du crime<\/strong>\u2014Tuesdays beginning December 23 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT
Season 8 premiere
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Ep. 1: In the Chantilly forest, a man is found murdered. The macabre staging imitates a painting by a great Renaissance artist, Raphael. Investigators Verlay and Chassagne quickly link the case to a situation described in a novel by famous writer Patricia Richter.
Ep. 2: Julie Delmas, designer of a virtual reality game, is found murdered in her office. To solve the case, Verlay and Chassagne must unravel the mysteries of this game dedicated to the world of painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, which seems to arouse much intrigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Nicolas Gob, \u00c9l\u00e9onore Bernheim, Philippe Duclos, Benjamin Egner, Salom\u00e9 Partouche
Genre<\/strong>: Thriller<\/p>\n\n\n\nDocumentaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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