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Les Enfants du Paradis (1945)

Director Marcel Carné brought to the screens his wonderful romance classic. Following the beautiful courtesan Garance who is juggling the affections and love of four men. Starring Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, and Pierre Brasseur, this film features wonderfully airy cinematography and excellent dialogue and scriptwriting. This film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing and won two awards, one being at Venice Film Festival. 

La Règle du Jeu (1939)

Writer and Director Jean Renoir created the classic comedy-drama Règle du Jeu, following a group of wealthy bourgeoisie and their servants during World War II. When this topic was on everyone's mind, this film subverted expectations and gave audiences a glimmer of hope. It stars Marcel Dalio, Nora Gregor, and Paulette Dubost.

La Passion de Jeanne D'Arc (1927)

This biographical drama follows Joan of Arc (Jeanne D'Arc) as she is placed on trial for charges of heresy. The cinematography brilliantly showcases the struggles and pain that Jeanne went through, and this is all a result of director Carl Theodor Dreyer. To date, this is one of his most prominent and mentioned films due to the striking imagery and cinematic choices. 

Starring Maria Falconetti, Eugene Silvain, and André Berley, this award-winning film is one of the most influential and prolific pieces of French cinema to emerge from the country in the late '20s. 

Playtime (1967)

Jacques Tati's Playtime is quoted as being a masterpiece of comedy and an interesting viewpoint on Paris. Following Monsieur Hulot, who wanders around Paris, following a tour guide and an American group, audiences can witness the city in a new and unique way. 

Written by Jacques also, this is his brainchild, and his style can be seen everywhere. Starring Jacques in the titular role and Barbara Dennek and Rita Maiden, this is a comedy for the ages.

LE MePRIS (1963)

Jean-Luc Godard wrote and directed this drama-romance, titled 'Contempt' in English. Following Paul Javal, notable screenwriter, as his marriage deteriorates during a film production. His wife, Camille, begins to spend more time with the film producer, and tensions rise. 

Starring Brigitte Bardot, Jack Palance, and Michel Piccoli, this award-winning film features Godard's excellent eye for detail and has scenes of immense beauty and depth.

LâtAtalante (1934)

This film follows a newlywed couple, Juliette and Jean, who ride on the L'atalante, finding themselves adjusting to the new marriage lifestyle. Directed by Jean Vigo, this is a beautifully shot film with meaning behind it. This was Vigo's only feature film before his death. 

It stars Dita Parlo, Jean Dasté, and Giles Margaritis in a romantic drama that falls somewhere between dreams and reality.

Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962)

Corinne Marchand plays young Cleo, a hypochondriac singer. She believes that she has cancer while waiting for a result from her doctor, leading to a drama-comedy that can't be replicated. Director Agnès Varda wrote this classic, which stars Antoine Bourseiller and Dominique Davray. The film's tone is just as chaotic as its premise and gives you an insight into the madness and anxiety that is going on in the protagonist's head. Overlapping dialogue and a wonderful soundscape while Cleo wanders, the city can be heard. 

La Haine (1995)

This crime drama represents the lives of many in Paris, as it follows a day-in-the-life of three men in a French suburb following a violent police riot. Written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, this film is about the ongoing racist and immigrant equality issue that was prevalent throughout a lot of France and featured intense scenes of such.  

Starring Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé, and Saïd Taghmaoui, this film won awards for Best Direction. It was nominated for many others, as it showcases a side of France that many are afraid to touch. 

Jules and Jim (1962)

François Truffaut wrote and directed this romance about a love triangle between two friends Jules and Jim, and impulsive Catherine. This is about the trials of friendship and love, all while set during World War I. It stars Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, and Henri Serre and won 3 awards at film festivals. 

Amélie (2001)

Perhaps one of the most notable French films of all time, this comedy-romance piece is about the titular character, Amélie. Being a young and somewhat naive girl who lives in Paris, she attempts to help anyone around her who needs it, managing to find love along the way. 

Written and Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, this film inspired many filmmakers and gave Paris a modern and romantic viewpoint while being realistic about the setting. It won awards for Best Screenplay and Best Foreign Feature Film and is worth every one. 

La Grande Illusion (1937)

This film is set during World War II and features two French soldiers becoming prisoners of war in a German camp. They attempt to escape over a few days and weeks, only to be transferred to a much more protected and defended place. 

Directed by Jean Renoir, this film inspired many great filmmakers from all over the world. Orson Welles, the great American actor and director, said that this would be one of the films that he would save from posterity. It stars Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, and Pierre Fresnay and was nominated for an Oscar. 

Paris, Je T'aime (2006)

Perhaps one of the more modern great French films, this is a direct love letter to the city of Paris, as told through many different directors. This features 18 different and unique love stories, all told by different directors and set in different parts of Paris, and features the likes of Juliette Binoche, Leonor Watling, and Ludivine Sagnier. 

Directors such as Olivier Assayas, Frédéric Auburtin, and Emmanuel Benbihy contribute to this collection of love to Paris. 

Le Samourai (1967)

This exciting crime drama follows professional hitman Jef Costello, who is seen by witnesses while performing a hit. He attempts to provide an alibi to save himself, only to get himself into greater trouble.

Written and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville but adapted from Joan McLeod's novel, this film has inspired future pieces such as 'The Driver' (1978). It stars Alain Delon, François Périer, and Nathalie Delon. 

The 400 Blows (1959)

Written and Directed by François Truffaut, this crime drama is about a young boy left without care and attention and turns to crime to survive. 

Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, and Claire Maurier, this film was nominated for an Oscar. This was Truffaut's directorial debut, which makes it even more impressive. 

Breathless (1960)

Another Jean-Luc Godard classic, which means it's littered with his signature style and passion. This film is about a thief who steals a car and murders a motorcycle police officer. Wanted by all the authorities and police, he convinces an American journalism student to run away to Italy with him.

Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, and others, this was nominated and won many film festival awards. This is another film in the French New Wave movement, and Godard is arguably the most notable auteur of this movement. 

Masculin Feminin (1966)

This remarkable representation of youth and love in 1960s Paris was brought to cinemas by, once again, Jean-Luc Godard. After writing and directing this drama romance, it won 3 awards at film festivals. 

Following a romance between various young Parisians, it summarises being young and in love in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. Stars Jean-Pierre Léaud , Chantal Goya, and Marla Ne Jobert .

La Vie en Rose (2007)

Another modern tale, this time directed by Olivier Dahan. This biopic drama of French singer Édith Piaf tells the story of her life, up until she was a young woman. Her hard life was full of being raised in a brothel and an ongoing series of tragedies, no matter her level of success.

Starring Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, and Pascal Greggory, this film won two Oscars for its Direction and wonderful story. 

Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)

This film follows a young French actress who is filming an anti-war film in Hiroshima, Japan. She finds herself in an affair with a Japanese man and offers a nice contrast on the views on war. 

Directed by Alain Resnais and starring Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, and Stella Dassas, this film was Oscar-nominated and came at a time where tensions were high and offers a human perspective on war. 

Belle de Jour (1967)

Written and Directed by Luis Buñuel this drama romance tells the tale of a young housewife who, impromptly, decides to spend her afternoons as a prostitute. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, and Michel Piccoli, this gave a solid character for a woman who decides to make her own choices in a man's world.