New films to release
Several new films are set to release, each offering unique narratives and creative approaches. These films span genres and themes, reflecting diverse storytelling from various directors and actors.Les Misérables film
Les Misérables, directed by Fred Cavayé, features Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim, and Camille Cottin. The film follows Jean Valjean, who, after 19 years in prison for stealing bread, seeks to reform his life.Cavayé's approach
Cavayé personally selected all 3,500 extras, emphasizing the use of professional actors and giving them detailed character backgrounds. This attention to detail adds depth to the film's portrayal of 19th-century France.Malfaisante film
Malfaisante, directed by Rob Savage, stars Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, and Arabella Olivia Clark. The film is based on Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House and explores a young girl's deteriorating life due to a malevolent entity resembling her mother.Producer involvement
Producer James Wan, known for Saw and Conjuring, partnered with Blumhouse for the adaptation. Wan’s involvement signals a focus on suspense and horror elements in the film.Le Corset film
Le Corset, directed by Louis Clichy, features Gary Clichy, Rod Paradot, and Brune Moulin. The film centers on an 11-year-old boy in the Beauce region who wears a corset to walk upright.Personal inspiration
Clichy drew inspiration from his own childhood and family memories for this personal project. The film reflects a unique blend of personal history and creative vision.Street Fighter film
Street Fighter, directed by Kitao Sakurai, includes Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, and Callina Liang. The film revisits Ryu and Ken Masters in 1993 as they are recruited by Chun-Li for a new tournament.Previous adaptations
This is not the first Street Fighter film, as previous adaptations include Street Fighter: L'Ultime Combat (1994) and Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li (2009). The franchise continues to explore the popular video game universe through cinema.Minotaure film
Minotaure, directed by Andreï Zviaguintsev, stars Dmitri Mazourov, Iris Lebedeva, and Boris Koudrine. Set in Russia in 2022, it follows a businessman facing professional and personal challenges.Director's background
Zviaguintsev, who had a severe illness in 2021, decided not to return to Russia after the war in Ukraine began. His personal experiences influence the film's themes and setting.Englouti film
Englouti, directed by Brian Duffield, features Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, and Elisabeth Shue. The film follows a diver trapped inside a whale's stomach after searching for his father's remains.Mochy film
Mochy, directed by Jérémie Degruson and Yanis Belaid, stars Axel Auriant, Olivier Chauvel, and Fanny Chelim. The film follows a dog with a dream of participating in a beauty contest despite his appearance.Petite Casbah film
Petite Casbah, directed by Antoine Colomb, stars Alicia Hava, Céline Ronte, and Magali Rosenzweig. Set in Algeria in 1955, it follows a young woman searching for her brother after he is arrested.Où vont les âmes film
Où vont les âmes, directed by Brigitte Poupart, stars Monia Chokri, Sara Montpetit, and Julianne Côté. The film follows a young woman seeking euthanasia and reconnecting with her half-sisters. This is Poupart's first feature film, with a tight 28-day shooting schedule.
