L’Âme idéale
French romantic comedy by Alice Vial – 1h38
Starring Jonathan Cohen, Magalie Lépine Blondeau, Florence Janas
Elsa, 40, single, has given up on love. A rather special gift keeps her at a distance from others: she can see and talk to the dead. However, one evening she meets Oscar, a funny and charming man who makes her believe once again that anything is possible. But just as she is finally starting to fall in love, Elsa realizes that their relationship is not as real as she thought…
Monday, March 2nd at 8:30pm
Salle André Voisin in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
5€
L’Affaire Bojarski
French drama by Jean-Paul Salomé – 2h08
Starring Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon
Jan Bojarski, a young Polish engineer, takes refuge in France during the war. He uses his talents to forge documents during the German occupation. After the war, his lack of official identification prevents him from patenting his many inventions, and he is limited to poorly paid odd jobs… until the day a gangster offers him the chance to use his exceptional talents to forge banknotes. This marked the beginning of a double life, unbeknownst to his family. Very quickly, he found himself in the crosshairs of Inspector Mattei, France’s best cop.
Monday, March 9th at 8:30pm
Salle André Voisin in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
5€
Marsupilami
French comedy by Philippe Lacheau – 1h39
Starring Philippe Lacheau, Jamel Debbouze, Élodie Fontan
To save his job, David agrees to a crazy plan: to bring back a mysterious package from South America. He finds himself on a cruise ship with his ex Tess, his son Léo, and his colleague Stéphane, who is as dim-witted as he is clumsy, and whom David uses to transport the package for him. Everything goes awry when Stéphane accidentally opens it: an adorable baby Marsupilami appears and the trip descends into chaos!
Saturday, March 14th at 8:30pm
Salle André Voisin in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
5€
Le Chant des forêts
French documentary by Vincent Munier – 1 hour 33 minutes
After La Panthère des neiges (The Snow Leopard), Vincent Munier invites us into the heart of the Vosges forests. It was here that he learned everything from his father Michel, a naturalist who spent his life observing nature in the woods. Now it is time for them to pass on this knowledge to Simon, Vincent’s son. Three perspectives, three generations, one shared fascination with wildlife. With them, we will discover deer, rare birds, foxes, and lynx… and sometimes, the flapping wings of a legendary animal: the capercaillie.
Sunday, March 15th at 5pm
Salle André Voisin in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
5€
Les Enfants de la Résistance
French adventure film by Christophe Barratier – 1h41
Starring Lucas Hector, Nina Filbrandt, Octave Gerbi
During the German occupation in World War II, François, Eusèbe, and Lisa, three courageous children, embark on a secret adventure: resisting the Nazis in the heart of France. Sabotage, hidden messages, and perilous escapes—they carry out clandestine actions right under the enemy’s nose. Audacity and friendship are their only weapons in the fight against injustice.
Friday, March 20th at 5pm
Salle Loisirs et Culture in Beaumont-sur-Sarthe
6€
L’Affaire Bojarski
French drama by Jean-Paul Salomé – 2h08
Starring Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon
Jan Bojarski, a young Polish engineer, takes refuge in France during the war. He uses his talents to forge documents during the German occupation. After the war, his lack of official identification prevents him from patenting his many inventions, and he is limited to poorly paid odd jobs… until the day a gangster offers him the chance to use his exceptional talents to forge banknotes. This marked the beginning of a double life, unbeknownst to his family. Very quickly, he found himself in the crosshairs of Inspector Mattei, France’s best cop.
Friday, March 20th at 8:30pm
Salle Loisirs et Culture in Beaumont-sur-Sarthe
6€
Furcy, né libre
Film screened as part of Printemps des Poètes
French biopic/historical drama by Abd Al Malik – 1h48
Starring Makita Samba, Romain Duris, Ana Girardot
Reunion Island, 1817. Upon his mother’s death, the slave Furcy discovers documents that could make him a free man. With the help of an abolitionist prosecutor, he embarks on a legal battle for the recognition of his rights.
Inspired by a true story. Adapted from the book “L’Affaire de l’esclave Furcy” by Mohammed Aïssaoui.
Monday, March 23rd at 8pm (special schedule)
Salle André Voisin in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
5€
Le Gâteau du Président
Film broadcast in original version with French subtitles
Qatari-American-Iraqi drama by Hasan Hadi – 1h42
Starring Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat
In Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, 9-year-old Lamia is given the daunting task of baking a cake to celebrate the president’s birthday. Her quest for ingredients, accompanied by her friend Saeed, turns her daily life upside down.
Monday, March 30th at 8:30pm
Salle André Voisin in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
5€
