Top Movie of the Week: A Fascinating, Unforgettable Shockwave!

TOP 3 MOVIES ACCORDING TO CRITICS:

1st: Sirāt – 4.2/5

“This year’s finest: ‘Sirāt’ shakes the big screen like seldom before.” By Caroline Vié (20 Minutes)

“An enthralling and unforgettable shock wave.” By Olivier Bachelard (Abus de Ciné)

2nd: Premières classes – 3.4/5

“A touching and vital film.” By Olivier De Bruyn (Les Echos)

“This remarkable documentary (without narration) pays tribute to the ‘little soldiers’ of education and shows, in the filmmaker’s words, ‘how war is woven into the everyday.'” By Olivier De Bruyn (Marianne)

3rd: Renoir – 3.3/5

“As contemplative as it is sharply precise, RENOIR simply and honestly depicts that age where naivety and cruelty exist side by side, where everything is still possible, for better or worse.” By Aurélien Allin (CinemaTeaser)

“A film of heartrending beauty and poetry.” By Céline Rouden (La Croix)

TOP 3 MOVIES ACCORDING TO AUDIENCES:

1st tie: Sirāt – 4/5

“A surprising film, demanding and that magnifies the Moroccan desert. Sometimes arid, even metaphysical…” By donniedarko1

“A masterpiece that captivates with the originality of its plot and musical experience. An invitation to an inner journey on the ephemeral nature of our existence against the vast infinity of the Universe…” By Laurent V.

1st tie: A Place for Pierrot – 4/5

“A first feature film full of sensitivity about the bond between a young woman (the fantastic Marie Gillain) and her autistic older brother (the always profoundly moving Gregory Gadebois).” By Bernardjourdain

“A magnificent performance by Grégory Gadebois, who plays the role beautifully, surrounded by the touching and accurate portrayals by Marie Gillain and Mathilde Labarthe as Camille and Emma.” By ML DB

1st tie: I Am The Future – 4/5

“Set in a more than real setting, this film is pure poetry that energizes. We cry, laugh, admire, dance! A necessary break! A true boost against grumbling. Go see it, you’ll love it more than you think!” By Cha

“A powerful film about the fight against inequality and the pursuit of everyone’s dreams.” By Polo_cdf

* According to the ratings on the AlloCiné barometer as of Friday, September 12, 2025, for films released in theaters on September 10 with at least 10 reviews for the top press. This top does not include films that have been released one or more times previously.