Want to immerse yourself in French culture and can’t fly over this month?
Amazon.com offers on-line rentals of some great French classic films. It is easy and affordable. Seven-day rentals are as low as $1.99 per title. Please note, however that the films can be purchased and seen only from the USA.
Simply click on this link and search for your favorite French titles. Among our favorites are, by category:
CONTEMPORARY:
- “Cash
” is an action, heist film starring Jean Dujardin and Jean Reno. (2007)
- “Priceless
” (“Hors de Prix”) starring Audrey Tatou is a romantic comedy set in contemporary French Riviera. (2006)
- “
I Do” (« Prête-moi ta Main ») is a romantic comedy starring Alain Chabat and Charlotte Gainsbourg. (2006)
DOCUMENTARIES:
- “Man On Wire
” Winner of this year’s Best Documentary Academy Award.
- “A history of Paris:
” a series of six lectures on the history of the City of Lights.
- “Travel with Kids – Paris
” is a documentary made in 2008, full of useful and up-to-date information.
- “Exploring French Wine Regions
” will provide you all the information you need to plan your trip or simply immerse yourself in wine culture.
- “Globe Trekker: Paris
” this “Lonely Planet” documentary will transport you with its beauty.
- “7 Days PROVENCE France
” will transport you to the South of France and all its charm.
CLASSICS:
- “Les Miserables
” stars Jean-Paul Belmondo in Victor Hugo’s classic (1990).
“My Father’s Glory” (“La Gloire de Mon Père »). This 1990 film is based on Marcel Pagnol’s classic of the same title.