French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2025

Local France

22-04-2025

The cinema club Lost in Frenchlation holds regular screenings of French films with English subtitles in Paris, with the aim of allowing French language beginners to appreciate the richness and diversity of French cinema.
The films are usually a mixture of new releases and classics. Here's what is coming up in May;
Bergers - Friday, May 2nd
This film, by Sophie Deraspe, tells the story of an aspiring writer, Mathyas, who decides to give up his job in advertising to go become a shepherd in the south of France.
When? Pre-drinks will start at 7pm, and the screening will begin at 8pm.
Where? Cinema L'Entrepôt, 7 Rue Francis de Pressensé, 75014 Paris
Tickets? Ranging from €6 to €9.50. You can purchase them in advance
online
.
Adieu Monsieur Haffmann - Thursday, May 8th
This film, directed by Fred Cavayé, takes place in Paris in 1941. François Mercier, a jewellery assistant for Mr Haffman, just wants to start a family with the woman he loves, Blanche. When he is faced with the German occupation, he makes an agreement with his employer that changes all of their lives.
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When? VE Day and Montmartre Amélie walking tour starting at 4.30pm (tickets sold separately). Pre-drinks from 7pm, with the screening starting at 8pm.
Where? Luminor Cinema. 20 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris
Tickets? Movie tickets range from €7.50 to €11.50. You can buy them
online
. Tour tickets are €18, and they can be bought
here
.
L'amour c'est sûrcoté - Sunday, May 11th
This French romantic comedy, directed by Mourad Winter, is about a 27-year-old misfit, Anis, who "ticks all the wrong boxes", especially when it comes to women. Still struggling with the death of a close friend, Anis pushes himself to go out and meet new people. Everything changes when he meets Madeleine.
When? Pre-drinks start at 7pm, screening starts at 8pm. Stick around afterwards for a Q&A with the director.
Where? Luminor cinema. 20 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris
Tickets? Ranging from €7.50 to €11.50. You can order them
online
ahead of time.
Le grand blond avec une chaussure noire - Tuesday, May 13th
This 1972 spy comedy film, directed by Yves Robert, follows a distracted violinist, Francois Perrin, who unintentionally becomes the focus of the French secret service, who believe him to be a secret agent. A wild goose chase ensues. You might have heard of the English-language remake (The Man with One Red Shoe, starring Tom Hanks).
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When? Pre-drinks start at 7pm, the screening starts at 8pm.
Where? Cinema L'Epée de Bois, 100 Rue Mouffetard, 75006 Paris
Tickets? Ranging from €5 to €9.90. You can buy them
online
.
La Haine - Monday, May 19th
For its 30th anniversary, join Lost in Frenchlation for a screening of the French cult classic, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.
The film, which covers one night and one day, follows three boys from an underserved
banlieue
outside of Paris
.
Their friend, Abdel, was beaten by police and is in intensive care at the hospital. The boys try to navigate their place in the world.
When? Pre-drinks start at 7pm, the screening starts at 8pm.
Where? Cinéma du Panthéon, 13 Rue Victor Cousin, 75005 Paris
Tickets? Ranging from €10 to €12. You can order them
here
.
Prosper - Thursday, May 22nd
Directed by Yohann Gloaguen, this French film tells the story of Prosper, an Uber driver who finds himself in a tricky situation after picking up a dying gangster who was shot. Unsure of what to do next, Prosper gets rid of the body, but steals the man's crocodile-skin boots. When he eventually tries the boots on, the dead man's spirit, King, takes over. Together, they try to find his killer.
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When? Pre-drinks start at 7pm, with a stand-up comedy show by Fred Eyangoh to follow at 8pm. The screening will begin at 8.30pm.
Where? Cinema L'Arlequin, 76 Rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris
Tickets? Ranging from €15 to €17. You can purchase them
online
beforehand.
Le grand bleu - Tuesday, May 27th
This 1988 film directed by Luc Besson follows the stories of Jacques Mayol and Enzo Molinari, who have known each other since childhood and have always been rivals. After 20 years, the men reunite at a freediving championship in Sicily.
When? Join the 'Midnight in Paris' walking tour at 4.30pm (separate tickets). Pre-drinks will start at 6.45pm, with the screening beginning at 7.45pm.
Where? L'Epée de Bois cinema at 100 Rue Mouffetard, 75006 Paris.
Tickets? Movie tickets range from €5 to €9.90, and you can buy them
online
ahead of time. Tickets for the walking tour are €18, you can buy them
here
.