Taking aim at the press and those who peddle it, “Lost Illusions” sees Honoré de Balzac settling scores within his sprawling multi-volume epic Comédie Humaine.Director Xavier Giannoli has brought 19th century Paris to life for his film adaptation of the novels, with celebrity, advertising and journalism in the crosshairs. Critic Lisa Nesselson tells us why the movie is as topical as it is entertaining.
We learn more about Ninja Thyberg’s “Pleasure”, a film that set out to depict the adult film industry from behind the scenes. We take a brief look back at the career of independent filmmaker Kelly Reichart, as the Pompidou Centre holds a retrospective of her movies and her latest feature “First Cow” hits French screens.
Meanwhile, French cinemas prime future film fans, as My First Film Festival offers a up a rich selection for viewers from 2 to 12 years old.
