Several new films premiered in theaters on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, including The Good Sister, Trois adieux, La Frappe, and La Dernière Patiente. The Good Sister, directed by Rose, tackles a difficult moral question: what happens when a sister must choose between protecting her brother and standing up for a victim of a crime. The story follows Rose, who moves in with her brother Sami after ending her relationship, only to discover he is involved with a woman. When Sami is accused of rape, Rose must decide whether to protect her brother or support the victim, highlighting the emotional and ethical challenges of such a situation. Trois adieux, directed by Isabel Coixet, is based on a novel by Italian writer Michela Murgia, who passed away in 2023 from cancer. The film, co-written by Coixet and Enrico Audenino, explores themes of illness and the meaning of life. It connects to Coixet’s earlier works, such as La Vie secrète des mots and Ma Vie sans moi, which also examine personal and emotional struggles. The film serves as a tribute to Murgia’s legacy and continues Coixet’s exploration of human vulnerability. La Frappe, directed by Julien Gaspar-Oliveri, centers on a father, played by Bastien Bouillon, who returns home after five years in prison. The film follows Carla and Enzo, siblings who have kept a secret since childhood. When their father returns, the secret resurfaces, creating tension between the siblings. Carla resists seeing their father, while Enzo tries to reconcile with him, showing the complex emotions that arise from family bonds and past mistakes. La Dernière Patiente, directed by Rémi Bassaler, stars Anouk Grinberg as a recently retired doctor who struggles to move on from her career. The film highlights the decline of public services, especially in healthcare, and the challenges faced by women in the medical field. It also explores the relationship between two women shaped by both personal and institutional violence, offering a powerful commentary on resilience and the impact of systemic issues. In addition to the film releases, several notable events occurred. Tony Gatlif, a filmmaker known for works like Gadjo dilo and Exiles, passed away at the age of 77. Anouk Grinberg, who stars in La Dernière Patiente, praised Gatlif’s legacy, saying his work would "survive around the world." Other news included the death of Dolly Parton at 80, the cancellation of Patrick Bruel’s tour, and the release of the first rap album by British actor Tom Hardy. Reports also mentioned the upcoming opening of the George Lucas museum in Los Angeles and the launch of a K-pop career by one of the children from the popular Baby Shark video.