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Le Coach

Posted on March 28, 2010 by James McNally

Le Coach (Director: Olivier Doran): Max Chene (Richard Berry) is a “coach” who helps to motivate everybody from professional athletes to government ministers to business executives. After his gambling debts get out of control and his wife throws him out, … Continue reading →

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Cinéfranco 2010

Posted on March 23, 2010 by James McNally

Cinéfranco is Toronto’s festival of films in the French language. The 13th annual festival runs from March 26th through April 3rd at the AMC Yonge and Dundas Cinemas, featuring films from all over the French-speaking world, with films from France, … Continue reading →

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Les fourmis rouges (Red Ants)

Posted on March 30, 2009 by James McNally

Les fourmis rouges (Red Ants) (Director: Stéphan Carpiaux): You only need to look at the film’s poster to determine the appeal of Stéphan Carpiaux’s debut feature. The stunningly beautiful Déborah François plays 16-year-old Alex, who lives alone with her father … Continue reading →

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Enfances (Childhoods)

Posted on March 28, 2009 by James McNally

Enfances (Childhoods) (Directors: Yann Le Gal, Ismaël Ferroukhi, Corinne Garfin, Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige, Isild Le Besco, Safy Nebbou): This very interesting idea, brought to realization by French director Yann Le Gal, brings together six short films, each concerning a … Continue reading →

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