https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A must-see trilogy and a culture-clash comedy to mark Europe Day are the highlights of another big Lost in Frenchlation month for movie-lovers. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260415/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-may-2026 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:31:25 +0200 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-may-2026 The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century - shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed down through the generations. No one knew a cinematic treasure was inside. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260413/lost-film-of-french-cinema-pioneer-retrieved-from-us-attic Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:14:41 +0200 lost-film-of-french-cinema-pioneer-retrieved-from-us-attic A Romy Schneider must-see, a belated Easter celebration, a biopic set in occupied France, and a Jean-Luc Godard classic all feature on Lost in Frenchlation’s April listings of French films with English subtitles. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260325/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-april-2026 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:14:15 +0100 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-april-2026 Paying for multiple streaming subscriptions can quickly get expensive - and it’s even more frustrating when you still can’t find the movie you’re looking for. Here’s a list of websites in France that could help. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260319/5-websites-to-watch-films-in-france Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:18:28 +0100 5-websites-to-watch-films-in-france If you browse film listings in France, you will notice that beneath each showing appears the initials VF or VOST - here's what that means. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260223/explained-french-vf-and-vost-films Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:07:52 +0100 explained-french-vf-and-vost-films Just days before France's version of the Oscars, thousands of French actors and filmmakers have warned that AI tools are "plundering" talent across the industry. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260223/devouring-hydra-french-cinema-stars-warn-ai-is-plundering-industry Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:05:53 +0100 devouring-hydra-french-cinema-stars-warn-ai-is-plundering-industry Cinematic March madness, with numerous screenings throughout the month, including two from influential New Wave director Agnes Varga, the 21st-century return of a classic French detective, and a heart-breaking tale of life, ageing and death. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260218/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-see-in-march Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:33:19 +0100 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-see-in-march If you're a keen cinephile, you might find this French website useful. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260122/la-bobine-the-website-to-find-all-the-movie-showtimes-in-france Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:22:01 +0100 la-bobine-the-website-to-find-all-the-movie-showtimes-in-france A new venue, an inspirational teacher, Brigitte Bardot's star-making role, and two supernatural romances for Valentine's Day - here are the French films with English subtitles to watch in Paris in February. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260121/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-february-2026 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:23:16 +0100 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-february-2026 New Wave classics and some big French movies from the past year feature in Paris-based cinema club Lost in Frenchlation’s new year offerings. https://www.thelocal.fr/20251217/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-january-2026 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:29:59 +0100 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-january-2026 Lost in Frenchlation — the cinema club that screens French films with English subtitles —  celebrates two anniversaries, marks Christmas with a thought-provoking seasonal comedy, and dives into science fiction and historical fact. https://www.thelocal.fr/20251112/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-december-2025 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:20:26 +0100 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-december-2025 With Halloween just around the corner you might be in the mood for a spooky film - but did you know that French cinema was a direct influence on some of the best known Hollywood scary movies? Here are 5 to try this autumn. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231024/5-spooky-french-films-to-watch-at-halloween Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:03:43 +0200 5-spooky-french-films-to-watch-at-halloween The daring heist at Paris' Louvre museum has drawn comparisons with the hit TV series Lupin - if you missed it the first time round, here's what you need to know about the French thriller. https://www.thelocal.fr/20210119/french-series-lupin-tops-queens-gambit-views-on-netflix Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:27:26 +0100 french-series-lupin-tops-queens-gambit-views-on-netflix Lost in Frenchlation is back with another month of French films with English subtitles for cinephiles in Paris to enjoy. In November, there are eight films on the docket. https://www.thelocal.fr/20251015/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-november-2025 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:32:05 +0200 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-november-2025 Lost in Frenchlation is back with another month of French films with English subtitles for cinephiles in Paris to enjoy. This October, there are eight films on the docket. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250922/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-october-2025 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:51:00 +0200 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-october-2025 France has a thriving film industry and a long cinema tradition, but there are some films that you really need to see because they are constantly referenced in everyday conversation or jokes. Aurore Laborie lists some of the must-watch movies. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250905/listed-the-films-that-make-up-frances-cultural-canon Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:28:47 +0200 listed-the-films-that-make-up-frances-cultural-canon A time-hopping family saga, a 20-year kitchen sink romance, a modern French classic, a coming of age story, and a fact-based thriller are among eight films getting the Lost in Frenchlation treatment in September https://www.thelocal.fr/20250829/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-september-2025 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:54:31 +0200 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-september-2025 This month’s Lost in Frenchlation selection features cult comedy and musical classics, a historical blockbuster, a breakout performance, and some new talent to watch out for. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250616/french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-july-2025 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:49:02 +0200 french-films-with-english-subtitles-to-watch-in-july-2025 If you've ever browsed French cinema listings or Netflix, you will instantly notice that the titles of English-language movies often have quite unexpected translations. https://www.thelocal.fr/20220823/puns-sex-and-urban-legends-how-english-movie-titles-are-translated-into-french Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:54:30 +0200 puns-sex-and-urban-legends-how-english-movie-titles-are-translated-into-french With new instalments hitting the streaming service, here's why Astérix remains France's favourite fictional character, the quintessential Frenchman, if you will. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230201/asterix-five-things-to-know-about-frances-favourite-character Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:48:38 +0100 asterix-five-things-to-know-about-frances-favourite-character