Comedy – The American French Film Festival in Los Angeles https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org The American French Film Festival in Los Angeles Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:41:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 CAPTAIN MARLEAU ../../../captain-marleau/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:39:57 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26329

CAPTAIN MARLEAU

| 2015~2026 – 31 x 90′ – Season 1, 2, 3 & 4 – Series, Comedy, Drama, Crime, Women Directors.
Written by: Elsa Marpeau,Stéphan Guérin-Tillié, Marc-Antoine Laurent, Sonia Moyersoen, Marc Eisenchteter, Alexia De Oliveira Gomes, Jean-Pierre Delorme, Jean-Marc Taba, Robin Barataud, Alain Minier, Franck Joucla Castillo, Elodie Monlibert, Sylvie Granotier, Alexandra Clert, Alexis Miansarow, Sylvain Saada, Serge Hazanavicius, Emmanuelle Michelet, Sophie Glaas, Viviane Zingg, Béatrice Colombier, Philippe Bernard, John McNulty, Thomas Luntz, Christian François, John Mc Nulty, Nathalie Hug, Pierre Delorme
Directed by: Josée Dayan, Gaspard de Chavagnac.

Starring: Corinne Masiero (Captain Marleau), Thierry Frémont , Anthony Delon, Victoria Abril, Muriel Robin, Pierre Arditi, Sandrine Bonnaire, Niels Arestrup, Yolande Moreau, Nicole Garcia, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Isabelle Adjani, Jeanne Balibar, JoeyStarr, Kad Merad, Mélanie Doutey, Edouard Baer, Virginie Ledoyen, Sylvie Testud, Olivier Gourmet, Arnaud Ducret, Gustave Kervern, Bénabar, Gérard Darmon, Laura Smet, Catherine Frot, Yvan Attal, Eric Elmosnino, Patrick Timsit, David Hallyday, Catherine Ringer, Emilie Dequenne, Jacques Bonnaffé, Bulle Ogier, Bruno Todeschini, Aure Atika, Géraldine Pailhas, Patrick Bouchitey, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Evelyne Bouix, Thibault de Montalembert, Benjamin Biolay, Marina Hands, Anne Brochet, Christophe Lambert, Anouk Grinberg, Béatrice Dalle, Mylène Demongeot, Pascale Arbillot, Elie Semoun, Christophe Dechavanne, Valérie Donzelli, Amira Casar, Déborah François, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Romane Bohringer, Lorànt Deutsch, Gérard Depardieu, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Irène Jacob, Claire Nebout, Michel Fau, Charles Berling, Christopher Thompson, Marianne Denicourt, Camille, Myriam Boyer, Philippe Duquesne, Isabelle Candelier, Grégoire Colin, Pascal Légitimus, Charlélie Couture, Olivier De Benoist, Hélène Vincent, Hippolyte Girardot, Bruno Lochet, Mathieu Madenian, Frédérique Bel, Claire Nebout, Stéphan Guérin-Tillié, Jean-François Balmer, Alice de Lencquesaing, Pierre Rochefort, Eric Caravaca, Julie Depardieu, Victor Belmondo, Nolwenn Leroy, Jonathan Lambert, India Hair, Paul Kircher, Fatou N’Diaye, Irène Jacob, Jean Benguigui, Catherine Allegret, Albert Delpy, Jérôme Deschamps, Catherine Lara, Camille Razat, Noémie Lenoir, Dominique Besnehard, Jackie Berroyer, Firmine Richard.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Corinne Masiero plays Captain Marleau, an eccentric, outspoken and brilliant detective working with the National Gendarmerie. Known for her signature trooper hat, disheveled appearance, and unorthodox, humorous methods, she investigates complex murders, often in rural settings, effectively unmasking killers by catching them off guard.  French-female version of Columbo, Captain Merleau episodes offers a prestige guest casting.  Nearly every episode features renowned French actors — often cinema legends — playing suspects or key figures. This elevates each story into an event television production.

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ALEXANDRA EHLE ../../../alexandra-ehle/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:28:41 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26322

SEASON 3 OPENING ON MARCH 31.

ALEXANDRA EHLE

| 2015~2026 – 15 x 90′ – Season 1, 2 &3 – Series, Drama, Comedy, Crime, Women Directors.
Created by: Elsa Marpeau.
Written by: Elsa Marpeau, Frédéric Faurt, Julien Guérif, Cécile Lorne, Laura Trompette.
Directed by: Nicolas Guicheteau, François Basset, Magaly Richard-Serrano, Olivier Panchot, Julien Guérif, Myriame Méliane Marcaggi, Corrine Bergas.
Starring: Julie Depardieu, Bernard Yerlès, Xavier Guelfi, Sara Martins, Sophie Le Tellier, Andréa Ferréol, Laurent Morel, Emilie Lehuraux, Quentin Baillot, Valérie Dashwood, François Berléand.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Alexandra Ehle is a brilliant but eccentric forensic pathologist at the Bordeaux Forensic Institute. She is described as whimsical, free-thinking, and fiercely dedicated to her mission, often operating outside conventional procedures. She is dedicated to restoring dignity to the dead, often conducting her own investigations and clashing with police commander Antoine Doisneau.

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FAMILY CASES ../../../family-cases/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:48:25 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26082

FAMILY CASES

| 2026 – 8 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Comedy, Mystery, Crime, Women Directors.
Created by: Pierre Monjanel.
Written by: Pierre Monjanel, Virginie Parietti, Marie-Alice Gadea.
Directed by: Nicolas Picard-Dreyfuss, Emmanuelle Caquille.
Starring: Julie-Anne Roth, Christian Rauth, Fejria Deliba, Marie-Sohna Condé, Alexia Chicot, Valentin Pinette, Mathieu Penchinat, Stéphane Brel.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

After years of absence, Hannibal Pennac attempts to reconcile with his estranged daughter Annabelle, who currently holds the same rank, and his grandchildren. Annabelle, however, remains deeply resentful of his past failures as a father. Due to severe understaffing in Annabelle’s department, Hannibal is recalled as a reservist. The two are forced into an uneasy professional partnership to solve complex local crimes. While navigating their strained relationship, Annabelle also struggles to keep her dyslexia a secret from her colleagues to protect her career.

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ZORRO ../../../zorro-2/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:27:42 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26069

COMING SOON TO DIGITAL (2026)

ZORRO

| 2026 – 6 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Adventure, Comedy, Women Directors.
Created by: Benjamin Charbit, Noé Debré, Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud.
Written by: Benjamin Charbit, Noé Debré, Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud.
Directed by: Jean-Baptiste Saurel, Émilie Noblet.
Starring: Academy Award Winner Jean Dujardin, Audrey Dana, Salvatore Ficarra, Grégory Gadebois, Baltasar Espinach, André Dussolier, Eric Elmosnino.
Official Competition: TAFFF 2024 (North American Premiere).
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

The year is 1821. Don Diego de la Vega is elected mayor of Los Angeles, eager to improve his beloved city. However, the city faces financial problems and his powers as mayor are not nearly enough to fight the rampant injustice. He hasn’t pulled out his Zorro costume in 20 years, but this certainly seems like the moment. Nevertheless, Diego struggles to balance his dual identity, which is now straining his relationship with his wife Gabriella, who is not privy to his secret life. Can Diego salvage his marriage and his sanity amidst the chaos? Starring the inimitable, Oscar-winning Jean Dujardin at his comic, swashbuckling best!

 

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TOM AND LOLA ../../../tom-and-lola/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:37:35 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26039

TOM AND LOLA

| 2026 – 8 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Comedy, Crime, Women Directors.
Created by: Camille Couasse, Sarah Farkas.
Written by: Aurore Bruey, Alexia De Oliveira Gomes, Thomas Boullé, Elise Thibaut, Ingrid Lanzenberg, Céline Ramirez, Anthony Maugendre, Camille Couasse, Juliette Fourniez, Joseph Lantigny, Elise Ayrault, Sarah Farkas, Khajag Soudjian, Caroline Franc, Emmanuel Jacomet, Charlène Galan, Simon Rocheman, Denis Alamercery, Soiliho Bodin.
Directed by: Jason Roffé, Octave Raspail, Stephan Kopecky, Thierry Petit, Adeline Darraux.
Starring: Dounia Coesens, Pierre-Yves Bon, Yassine Hitch, Evelyne El Garby-Klaï, Elodie Varlet, Grégoire Paturel.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Two best friends and cops—hot-headed captain Lola and calm officer Tom—become roommates and coworkers when Tom’s marriage breaks down. The series blends crime investigation with comedy, following them 24/7 as they navigate work, friendship, and raising Lola’s two children together.

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CASH QUEENS ../../../cash-queens/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:23:52 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26030

CASH QUEENS

| 2026 – 8 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Action, Comedy.
Created by: Olivier Rosemberg, Carine Prevot.
Written by: Olivier Rosemberg, Carine Prevot, Mahault Mollaret.
Directed by: Olivier Rosemberg.
Starring: Rebecca Marder, Zoé Marchal, Naidra Ayadi, Pascale Arbillot, Tya Deslauriers, François Damiens, Jonathan Cohen, Sami Outalbali, Jérémie Laheurte.
In French with English subtitles, in English.
A Netflix Original release. |

Five desperate, ordinary women  turn to a life of crime, robbing banks in disguise to escape dire life situations. As amateur thieves, they attract the attention of police, politicians, and gangsters. This new Netflix original series mixes high-stakes robbery with dark humor as these unexpected criminals navigate their new, dangerous reality. 

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SAMUEL ../../../samuel/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:20:18 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26027

SAMUEL

| 2026 – 21 x 4′ – Season 1 – Series, Animation, Comedy, Coming of Age, Family 12+, Drama.
Created by: Emilie Tronche.
Written by: Emilie Tronche.
Directed by: Emilie Tronche.
Starring (voice): Emilie Tronche.
In French with English subtitles, in English.
A Netflix Original release. |

Samuel explores the transition from childhood to adolescence and psychological maturity through the eyes of Samuel, an eleven-year-old boy who records his experiences in a personal diary. The story is set in the 2000s and ends when Samuel has filled all the pages of his diary, just one day before his twelfth birthday. Most of the stories he tells are related to the end of childhood and the beginning of adolescence, including his relationships with friends, the transition from primary to secondary school, his insecurities, and his first romantic feelings toward Julia, a classmate.

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CALL MY AGENT! THE MOVIE ../../../call-my-agent-the-movie/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:54:57 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=25731

COMING TO NETFLIX IN 2026

CALL MY AGENT! THE MOVIE

| 2026 – 90′ –  Comedy, Films About Cinema, Women Directors, Paris
Written by: Fanny Herrero, Lison Daniel.
Directed by: Émilie Noblet.
Starring: Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, Nicolas Maury, Stéfi Celma, Fanny Sidney, Liliane Rovère, Ophélia Kolb, Anne Marivin, George Clooney, Monica Bellucci, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Béatrice Dalle, Jean Reno, Laetitia Casta, Vincent Macaigne.
In English, in French with English subtitles.
A Netflix release. |

Call My Agent! The Movie brings the beloved French hit to the big screen for a final reunion event. Set five years after the series finale, the film follows Andréa Martel (Camille Cottin), who has left the ruthless world of talent agencies behind to pursue her long-held dream of becoming a film director. Just days before shooting begins on her directorial debut, disaster strikes when her lead actor abruptly drops out. With her film on the brink of collapse, Andréa has no choice but to return to her past and reunite the former team of the ASK talent agency. What follows is a chaotic and heartfelt reunion filled with old rivalries, rekindled friendships, and the professional crises that once defined them. Staying true to the spirit of the series, the film also features major international celebrities playing exaggerated versions of themselves, in the tradition of Call My Agent! Call My Agent! The Movie is envisioned as a feature-length farewell.

 

 

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ONCE UPON MY MOTHER ../../../once-upon-my-mother-2/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:40:06 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=25385

COMING SOON TO THEATERS BEFORE A DIGITAL RELEASE.

ONCE UPON MY MOTHER

| 2026 – 102′ –  Comedy, Drama, Coming of Age.
Written by: Ken Scott.
Based on the Book by: Roland Perez.
Directed by: Ken Scott.
Starring: Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, Joséphine Japy, Sylvie Vartan, Jeanne Balibar, Naim Naji, Lionel Dray, Milo Machado-Graner, Anne Le Ny.
2 nominations César Awards 2026: Best Actress (Leila Behkti), Best Design.
Official Competition TAFFF 2025 (West Coast Premiere).
In French with English subtitles.
A Menemsha Films release. |

Adapted from Roland Perez’s autobiographical novel Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, Ken Scott‘s 2025 French box-office mega-hit tells the story of an unrelenting Sephardic Jewish mother who, against all odds, is fiercely determined to move mountains to assure that her youngest son will lead the fullest of lives, despite his handicap. Spanning decades of challenges and both major and minor “miracles”, the heart-rending tale focuses on one man’s incredible journey and the greatest of loves. As Rudyard Kipling once said, “God could not be everywhere, therefore he made mothers.”

 

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POLAR PARK ../../../polar-park/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:44:07 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=25308

POLAR PARK

| 2025 – 6×52′ –  Series –  Thriller, Crime, Comedy.
Written by: Gérald Hustache-Mathieu.
Directed by: Gérald Hustache-Mathieu.
Starring: Jean-Paul Rouve, Guillaume Gouix, India Hair, Pierre Lottin, Firmine Richard, Féodor Atkine, Olivier Rabourdin, Jean-Claude Drouot.
In French with English subtitles.
A Walter Presents / PBS release. |

David Rousseau, a Parisian crime novelist with writer’s block, travels to Mouthe seeking answers about his past. Instead, he is pulled into a series of gruesome murders staged as famous works of art. Teaming up with wary local officer Louvetot, Rousseau faces a cunning killer who taunts them with cryptic clues, leading to a shocking truth.

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