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PICKPOCKET

| 1963 – 76′ – CLASSIC, Drama, Thriller, CRIME.
Written by: Robert Bresson.
Directed by: Robert Bresson.
Starring: Martin LaSalle, Marika Green, Pierre Leymarie, Jean Pelegri, Kassagi, Pierre Etaix, César Gattegno, Dolly Scale.
Official selections Berlin International Film Festival 1960 & San Sebastian International Film Festival 1960.
In French with English subtitles.
A The Criterion Collection release. |

Michel (Martin La Salle) takes up pickpocketing on a lark and is arrested soon after. His mother dies shortly after his release, and despite the objections of his only friend, Jacques (Pierre Leymarie), and his mother’s neighbor Jeanne (Marika Green), Michel teams up with a couple of petty thieves in order to improve his craft. With a police inspector (Jean Pélégri) keeping an eye on him, Michel also tries to get a straight job, but the temptation to steal is hard to resist. Robert Bresson’s incomparable story of crime and redemption is the work of a director at the height of his powers, an elegantly crafted, tautly choreographed study of humanity in all its mischief and grace. This cornerstone of the French master’s legendary career follows a young pickpocket who spends his days working the streets, subway cars, and train stations of Paris. As his compulsive pursuit of the thrill of stealing grows, however, so does his fear that his luck is about to run out.

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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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RIVIERE-PERDUE ../../../riviere-perdue/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:57:35 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26085

RIVIERE-PERDUE

| 2026 – 6 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Drama, Crime, Thriller.
Created by: Eugénie Dard.
Written by: Eugénie Dard, Sylvain Caron, Elsa Vasseur.
Directed by: Jean-Christophe Delpias.
Starring: Barbara Cabrita, Nicolas Gob, Odile Vuillemin, Anne-Lise Hesme, Bruno Debrandt, Kamel Belghazi, Jean-Michel Tinivelli.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

The story begins with a spectacular car accident on a winding mountain road that leads to a “miracle”: the reappearance of Anna, a teenager who vanished five years earlier. Her return reignites a cold case, as another girl named Lucie was kidnapped at the same time and remains missing. The investigation is led by Captain Alix Berg and Commander Balthus, who team up with local gendarme Victor Ferrer in a race against time to find Lucie and uncover where Anna has been held for half a decade. As they follow clues that lead them across the Spanish border, the detectives must navigate a web of secrets, suspicious family members, and unexpected twists. 

 

 

 

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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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CAMILLA LACKBERG’S ERICA ../../../camilla-lackbergs-erica/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:43:27 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26079

CAMILLA LACKBERG’S ERICA

| 2026 – 6 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Drama, Mystery, Crime.
Created by: Julien Magnat, Sylvain Caron.
Based on the Novels by: Camilla Lackberg.
Written by: Julien Magnat, Sylvain Caron, Thomas Boullé.
Directed by: Frédéric Berthe.
Starring: Julie de Bona, Grégory Fitoussi, Théo Fernandez, Maud Baecker, Hubert Delattre, Gérémy Crédeville, Antoine Duléry, Sophie Duez.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Successful crime novelist Erica Faure (Julie de Bona) returns to her coastal hometown in Brittany, France. Upon her arrival, she discovers the body of her childhood friend, Alexandra. While the local community and authorities initially suspect suicide, Erica is convinced otherwise and launches her own investigation. Her amateur sleuthing draws her into a series of crimes that mirror long-buried secrets from her past. As she peels back the layers of her town’s idyllic facade, she forms an unlikely partnership—and a burgeoning romantic connection—with the steady and charming police captain Patrick Saab (Grégory Fitoussi). Based on the bestselling novels by Camilla Lackberg.

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SOPHIE CROSS ../../../sophie-cross/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:36:46 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26075

SOPHIE CROSS

| 2026 – 6 x 52′ – Season 1 & 2 – Series, Crime, Women Directors.
Created by: Paul Piedfort.
Written by: Paul Piedfort, Marie-Anne Le Pezennec.
Directed by: Frank Van Mechelen, Adeline Darraux.
Starring: Alexia Barlier, Thomas Jouannet, Cyril Lecomte, Oussama Keddham, Maryama Gueye, Wanja Mues, Fred Bianconi, Aïssatou Diop.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

The life of successful lawyer Sophie (Alexia Barlier) collapses when her 6-year-old son, Arthur, vanishes while playing near their home. Three years later, after the investigation stalls, a devastated Sophie becomes a police detective, joining the team managed by her husband, Thomas (Thomas Jouannet), to continue the search while solving new, complex cases.

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BROCELIANDE ../../../broceliande/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:31:49 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26072

BROCELIANDE

| 2026 – 6 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Created by: Isabelle Polin, Eric Delafosse.
Written by: Isabelle Polin, Eric Delafosse,Thomas Boullé.
Directed by: Bruno Garcia.
Starring:  Nolwenn Leroy, Marie-Anne Chazel, Catherine Marchal, Thomas Jouannet, Arnaud Binard, Léonie Simaga, Medi Sadoun, Lorànt Deutsch, Matthieu Rozé, Bénédicte Choisnet.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

After 20 years in Paris, Fanny (played by singer Nolwenn Leroy) returns to the Brocéliande region to clear her name and find the truth about her friend’s disappearance, which occurred after a night of partying. The story heavily features the legendary, atmospheric Brocéliande forest in Brittany, blending crime drama with local myths. A suspenseful, psychological mystery centered on memory, past trauma, and long-held secrets.

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MUNCH ../../../munch/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:48:12 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26046

MUNCH

| 2016~2026 – 34 x 52′ –  4 seasons – Series, Drama, Crime, Courtroom.
Created by: Valérie Tong-Cuong, Marie Vinoy, Marie-Alice Gadea.
Written by: Bruno Dega, Marie-Alice Gadea, Anthony Maugendre, Jeanne Le Guillou, Marie Vinoy, Laurent Vachaud, Chloé Marçais, Robin Barataud, Sarah Farkas, Franck Philippon, Vinciane Mokry, Marie-Alice Gadea, Pascal Perbet, Cécile Berger, Aude Marcle, Lucile Brandi, Virginie Parietti, Alice Van den Broek, Marc Kressmann, Winnie Vatimbella, Louise Bezombes, Alain Robillard, Sophia Perié, Laure Dumayet, Léa Gimonneau-Sorrel, Charlotte Robb.
Directed by: Gabriel Julien-Laferrière, Nicolas Guicheteau, Frédéric Berthe, Laurent Tuel, Thierry Binisti, Julien Seri.
Starring: Isabelle Nanty, Hippolyte Girardot, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Aurélien Wiik, Paloma Coquant, Tom Villa, Marilou Berry, Lola Andreoni.
In French with English subtitles.
A Walter Presents / PBS release. |

Munch (Isabelle Nanty) is a lawyer unlike any other. Pragmatic in the face of administrative and judiciary absurdity, everyone has something to learn from Munch!

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UNCLAIMED ../../../unclaimed/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:42:38 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26042

UNCLAIMED

| 2021~2026 – 18 x 52′ – Season 1~3 – Series, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Created by: Olivier Norek, Patrick Tringale, Christian Mouchart.
Written by: Patrick Tringale, Christian Mouchart, Christophe Joaquin, Jules Cordon, Mathieu Gleizes, Hélène Duchateau, Anouk Filippini, Hugo Nathan-Murat, Kristel Mudry, Sébastien Vitoux, Chris Briant.
Directed by: Chris Briant, Axel Laffont, Emilie Grandperret, Chloé Micout.
Starring: Guillaume Cramoisan, Nathalie Cerda, Déborah Krey, Quentin Faure, Cécile Rebboah, Jérémie Covillault, Hugo Brune, Marie Malia, Xavier Mathieu.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Darius is the leader of a police unit called “The Invisibles” which specializes in solving John and Jane Doe cases – bodies found with no identity, no story, no past. His team includes the big-hearted and sardonic Marijo (Nathalie Cerda, Spiral, Emily in Paris); former boxing champion Ben (Quentin Faure, Borgia); brilliant, bourgeoise rookie Duchess (Déborah Krey, The Art of Crime) and reconstruction specialist Angie (Cécile Rebboah, How Mom Turned to Armed Robbery). Their mission? Identify the bodies before they end up in an anonymous mass grave – and stop the killers before they get away with it. The team’s task is complicated by the fact that they only have seven days to identify the body and complete their investigation for each case – let the countdown begin!

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