Throughout April, 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 roundup of the must-see programs this month below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Current Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Parlons \u00e9co<\/strong>\u2014 Saturdays, April 4 at 12:45pm ET\/9:45am PT <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Petites<\/strong>\u2014 April 5 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT & April 13 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Mauvaise graine<\/strong>\u2014 April 7 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Deprived of his favorite car by his father, a young idler joins a gang of car thieves. There he falls in love with the muse of the gang, but above all he must be wary of the kingpin who runs it. The first steps of a filmmaker destined to become one of Hollywood’s greatest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Billy Wilder, Alexandre Esway (France, 1933) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Last Dance<\/strong>\u2014 April 9 at 1:30am ET\/10:30pm PT Aged 75 Germain, a contemplative homebody, finds himself widowed and having to cope with his children’s somewhat invasive concern about him. Determined to keep a promise made to his wife years earlier, he must take part in a contemporary dance creation, but without letting the family know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Delphine Lehericey (Switzerland, Belgium, 2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cl\u00e9o, Melvil et moi<\/strong>\u2014 April 12 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT March 2020, in Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s. In the context of the first lockdown, Arnaud, a fifty-something screenwriter and separated father, takes advantage of this pause to reconnect with his children, begin a love story, and remember…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Arnaud Viard (France, 2021) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Le roman d’un jeune homme pauvre<\/strong>\u2014 April 14 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Maxime, a young, ruined marquis, takes a job under a false name as a steward for a wealthy landowner. He falls madly in love with the latter’s daughter, Marguerite. The young woman shares Maxime’s feelings but believes she is loved mainly for her fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Abel Gance (France, 1935) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Manina, la fille sans voile<\/strong>\u2014 April 21 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT G\u00e9rard, a young student, discovers a fragment from a Phoenician amphora in Corsica. Several years later he sets off on a smuggling boat, looking for the treasure he thinks he has found. When he gets back to island, he falls in love with the young Manina…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Willy Rozier (France, 1952) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Just Kids<\/strong>\u2014 April 26 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT Jack, 19, Lisa, 17-, and 10-year-old Mathis, suddenly find themselves orphaned. Whilst Lisa distances herself from the other two, Jack is made Mathis’ guardian. A new life begins… But how to assume the responsibility of bringing up a child when you are hardly more than a teenager yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Christophe Blanc (France, 2019) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Caroline ch\u00e9rie<\/strong>\u2014April 28 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT France, 1789. The Revolution is brewing. 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) <\/p>\n\n\n\n La vall\u00e9e fractur\u00e9e<\/strong>\u2014<\/em> Sundays, beginning April 19 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT Ep. 1: Floriane Bourdieu, the mayor of the Ard\u00e8che village of Salv\u00e9rac, opposes the launch of a shale gas drilling operation on her land. How far is the multinational behind the project willing to go to silence its opponents? Pierre Donjon, a seismologist, lends Floriane a helping hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ep. 2: Floriane, Pierre, and several other opponents of the drilling project find themselves trapped in the Salv\u00e9rac Valley, unable to communicate or return to the village. Pursued by killer drones, they have no choice but to split up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Elsa Bennett (France, 2025) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trentenaires<\/strong>\u2014<\/em> Tuesdays, beginning April 28 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT In Charleroi, we follow the adventures of a group of friends, bound by a shared trauma. Each faces the challenges of their generation, trying to keep their personal lives on an even keel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Sylvain Archambault (Belgium, 2024) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Sur le front<\/strong>\u2014Mondays, April 6 at 6:30pm ET\/3:30pm PT Hugo Cl\u00e9ment takes us to meet the men and women fighting to defend the planet, in those places where it is most urgent. A program in three episodes to discover those devoting their lives to protecting the world’s ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ep 7: Pollen: Will everyone soon be allergic? — In the 1960s, 3% of French people were allergic to pollen, compared to 30% today. How to explain it? CO2 emissions, fine particles, pollen season, ragweed… Hugo Cl\u00e9ment investigates. Fortunately, people across the country are fighting against allergenic plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Host: <\/strong>Hugo Cl\u00e9ment <\/p>\n\n\n\n Edgar-Yves Jr. – Le prix de la libert\u00e9<\/strong>\u2014April 11 at 1:00am ET\/10:00pm PT Edgar-Yves Junior grew up between Benin and France. His father, a former Beninese ambassador and minister, envisioned him as a lawyer. Yet he chose to become a comedian and advocates for intelligent and responsible freedom of expression. His sharp humor combines self-mockery, controlled provocation, and social reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n **<\/strong>His show \u201cSolide,\u201d a must-see event for fans of humor and comedy, promises a unique and laugh-filled experience. Spectators can expect a captivating performance that blends intelligence, satire, and sensitivity, while addressing a variety of themes with a relevant approach. TV5MONDE will air his show just before this documentary on April 11 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Julien Fenard (France, 2025) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rassemblance<\/strong>\u2014Sundays, beginning April 19 at 12:30pm ET\/9:30am PT & Mondays, beginning April 20 at 6:00pm ET\/3:00pm PT <\/p>\n\n\n\n La r\u00e9vole nature, de la vigne au verre<\/strong>\u2014April 19 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT The market for natural wines is becoming increasingly popular. Respectful of both environment and producers, it is encouraging new winemakers and improving the image of an agricultural world too often discredited. The documentary sets out to meet those making natural wines today, from original pioneers to newcomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: <\/strong>Aline Geller (France, 2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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TV5MONDE’s new economic news bulletin, presented by Vicky Bogaert. ”Parlons \u00e9co” analyses today’s major trends and interviews the men and women who are starting businesses, innovating, and imagining the economy of tomorrow.
Host: <\/strong>Vicky Bogaert (France, 2026)
Genre: <\/strong>Current affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\nFilms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sixteen-year-old Camille is pregnant. A youth court judge removes her from her toxic family and places her in a youth center. She finds herself under the authority of Nadine and meets Alison, another resident. In this healthier environment, she can think about the future of her pregnancy.
Director: <\/strong>Julie Lerat-Gersant (France, 2022)
Cast:<\/strong> Pili Groyne, Romane Bohringer, Victoire du Bois, Lucie Charles-Alfred
Genre: <\/strong>Drama
Awards:<\/strong> Young Jury Prize at T\u00fcbingen International French-Speaking Film (Germany, 2022); Special Young Jury Mention at Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland, 2022); selected at Cin\u00e9mania (Canada, 2023), Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film (Belgium 2022)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cast:<\/strong> Danielle Darrieux, Pierre Mingand, Raymond Galle
Genre: <\/strong>Dramedy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cast:<\/strong> Fran\u00e7ois Berl\u00e9and, Kacey Mottet Klein, La Ribot
Genre: <\/strong>Dramedy
Awards:<\/strong> UBS Audience Prize (Locarno 2022)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cast:<\/strong> Arnaud Viard, Marianne Denicourt, Romane Bohringer
Genre: <\/strong>Dramedy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cast:<\/strong> Marie Bell, Pierre Fresnay, Marcelle Praince, Pauline Carton
Genre: <\/strong>Dramedy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cast:<\/strong> Brigitte Bardot, Howard Vernon, Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Calv\u00e9, Espanita Cortez
Genre: <\/strong>Dramedy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cast:<\/strong> Kacey Mottet Klein, Andrea Maggiulli, Anamaria Vartolomei
Genre: <\/strong>Drama<\/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<\/div>\n\n\n\nSeries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Celebration of Earth Day <\/em>
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Cast:<\/strong> Anne Charrier, Thierry Godard, Anna Cervinka, Nicolas Gob
Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Season 3 premiere<\/em>
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Cast:<\/strong> Marie Diaby, Amandine Hinnekens, Carole Matagne
Genre:<\/strong> Dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\nDocumentaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In celebration of Earth Day <\/em>
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Director: <\/strong>Martin Lavielle (France, 2025)
Genre:<\/strong> Documentary series, environment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Also streaming on TV5MONDE+ beginning April 1<\/em>
**<\/em><\/strong>Special airing of Edgar-Yves Junior\u2019s show \u201cSolide\u201d on April 11 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT<\/em>
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Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Season 4 premiere<\/em>
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Breaking down stereotypes, clich\u00e9s, 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, and that difference is an advantage for the common good, helping us to live together better.
Host: <\/strong>Magloire Delcros-Varaud
Director: <\/strong>Oc\u00e9ane Goanec (France, 2025)
Genre:<\/strong> Documentary series<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
In celebration of Earth Day <\/em>
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Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n