Must-See Movies This May 7th: Angels & Co, Bad Faith, Coka Chicas, and More!

Angels & Co by Vladimir Rodionov

Starring Élodie Fontan, Romain Lancry, Julien Pestel…

What’s it about? They are invisible yet always by our side, unseen. They are our guardians and guides… Step into the world of guardian angels! Paul and Léa should never have crossed paths, but now they are irresistibly drawn to each other.

Did you know? Angels & Co marks Vladimir Rodionov’s directorial debut in feature films, co-written with Romain Lancry. The pair wanted to create a comedy with a fantastical premise grounded in everyday life, “without excessive special effects.”

Bad Faith by Albéric Saint-Martin

Starring Pascal Demolon, Philippe Duquesne, Herrade Von Meier…

What’s it about? An old-school notary must save his crumbling chateau and stop his daughter’s wedding to an arrogant tycoon. The unexpected fortune promised by a dying countess to a young bohemian artist could solve all his problems.

Did you know? Part of Bad Faith was filmed in Paray-le-Monial, Saône-et-Loire, during a summer gathering of hundreds of young Christians, providing a realistic and energetically charged backdrop for several scenes.

The Musicians by Grégory Magne

Starring Valérie Donzelli, Frédéric Pierrot, Mathieu Spinosi…

What’s it about? Astrid Thompson finally fulfills her father’s dream: to bring together four Stradivarius violins for a one-of-a-kind concert awaited by classical music fans worldwide. However, Lise, George, Peter, and Apolline, the four virtuosos hired for the event, struggle to play in harmony.

Did you know? The film features a quartet, a choice driven by the director for several reasons, including the acoustic opportunities it provided for dynamic scene composition and sound editing.

A Marvelous World by Giulio Callegari

Starring Blanche Gardin, Angélique Flaugère, Laly Mercier…

What’s it about? In a near-future where humans rely heavily on robots, Max, a former teacher resistant to technology, scrapes by with her daughter through minor scams. Her plan: to kidnap a state-of-the-art robot and sell it for parts. But things go awry.

Did you know? A Marvelous World has been featured at numerous festivals in France such as Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Sarlat, and Mâcon, as well as internationally at Fort Lauderdale (USA), Hong Kong, and Singapore French Festivals.

Coka Chicas by Roxine Helberg

Starring Zoé Marchal, Fadily Camara, Eva Huault…

What’s it about? Sarah, Jessica, and Chanel, three inseparable friends from the suburbs of Paris, travel to a Caribbean island to smuggle drugs back to France and start their own nail salon business. The plan takes a turn when Jessica disappears after being detained at the airport…

Did you know? Coka Chicas is based on a true story of three young women from Paris’ 19th district arrested in the Caribbean for drug trafficking. Roxine Helberg aimed to focus not just on the crime, but the personal experiences of the mules, often overlooked by the media.

The Red Children by Lotfi Achour

Starring Ali Helali, Wided Dadebi, Yassine Samouni…

What’s it about? While grazing their flock in the mountains, two teenagers are attacked. Sixteen-year-old Nizar is killed, while fourteen-year-old Achraf must deliver a message back to his family.

Rumours, Sleepless Summit by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson

Starring Cate Blanchett, Roy Dupuis, Nikki Amuka-Bird…

What’s it about? Gathered in a castle in Germany for their annual summit, leaders of the G7 countries set up camp at the edge of a forest to draft their declaration. As night falls, they realize the staff surrounding them has vanished.

Erasure by Karim Moussaoui

Starring Sammy Lechea, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Hamid Amirouche…

What’s it about? Réda lives with his parents in an affluent neighborhood of Algiers and works for the country’s largest hydrocarbon company, run by his cold, authoritarian father. Beneath his polished exterior, Réda harbors deep turmoil. When his father dies, an unexpected event occurs.

Did you know? Erasure is inspired by the 2016 novel of the same name by Samir Toumi, though Karim Moussaoui has made significant changes in the adaptation, including the addition of military scenes not present in the book and changing some locations (Oran is switched to southern Algeria in the film).

The Arena by Camille Perton

Starring Sofian Khammes, Iliès Kadri, Édgar Ramírez…

What’s it about? Eighteen-year-old Brahim, a promising young footballer, is represented by his agent and cousin Mehdi. He’s about to realize his dream: signing his first professional contract in Lyon. But the arrival of a powerful foreign agent changes everything. In this cutthroat world, even loyalty has a price.

Women and Children First by Pierre Dugowson

Starring Ophelia Kolb, Nicole Ferroni

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