Sport – The American French Film Festival in Los Angeles https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org The American French Film Festival in Los Angeles Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:25:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 THE BUS: THE BLUES ON STRIKE ../../../the-bus-the-blues-on-strike/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:10:12 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=23367

OPENING ON NETFLIX IN 2026

THE BUS: THE BLUES ON STRIKE

| 2025 – 8 x 35′ – Series  – Documentary, Sport.
Written by: Christophe Astruc.
Directed by: Christophe Astruc.
Starring: Raymond Domenech, Patrice Evra, Djibril Cissé, William Gallas, Roselyne Bachelot.
In English and French with English subtitles.
A Netflix Original release. |

 

In the direct lineage of docu series like Bad Sport and Untold, The Bus: The Blues on Strike revisit a very unique event in French soccer: the strike decided aboard a bus by the National team during the 2010 World Cup to protest against the exclusion of their star player Nicolas Anelka. French media had revealed the insult directed at his coach, Raymond Domenech, at halftime of a match. The series includes never-before-heard testimonies of the main players, alongside involved parties at the time, such as Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot. 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE BIG BLUE ../../../the-big-blue/ ../../../the-big-blue/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:46:23 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=22547

THE BIG BLUE


| 1988 – 168′ – Adventures, Drama, Romance, Sport, Nature & Environment, Classic.
Written by: Luc Besson, Robert Garland, Marilyn Goldin, Marc Perrier, Jacques Mayol.
Directed by: Luc Besson.
Starring: Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette, Jean Bouise, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto, Griffin Dune, Marc Duret, Kimberly Beck.
Official Selection Cannes International Film Festival 1988. 8 César Awards nominations (1989). Winner 2 César Awards.
In English.
An Itala release. |


Luc Besson’s director’s cut The Big Blue charts the competition and friendship of real-life champions Jacques Mayol (played by Barr) and Enzo Maiorca (renamed in the film to “Enzo Molinari”, and played by Reno). However the divers were not close in age in real life (four years apart) and did not compete. The action is divided into two timelines – the nascent rivalry between the two divers as children, and (as adults) their final competition at the world free-diving championships at the Sicilian town of Taormina. Mayol’s search for love, family, “wholeness” and the meaning of life and death is a strong undercurrent of the latter timeline.

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K.O. ../../../k-o/ Fri, 16 May 2025 20:21:58 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=22057

K.O.

| 2025 – 85′ – ACTION, DRAMA, THRILLER, SPORT.
Written by: Antoine Blossier.
Directed by: Antoine Blossier.
Starring: Ciryl Gane, Maleaume Paquin, Alice Belaïdi, Faued Nabba, Mathieu Lestrade.
In English and French with English subtitles.
A Netflix Original release. |

 

After accidentally killing his rival in an MMA bout, a man has the chance to make it up to the widow by finding her son.

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TURNING TIDE ../../../turning-tide/ Thu, 15 May 2025 19:48:08 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=22048

TURNING TIDE

| 2014 – 96′ –  DRAMA, SPORT, BIOPIC, ADVENTURE, ACTION, TAFFF AWARDS WINNER.
Written by: Jean Cottin, Pierre Marcel, Christophe Offenstein, Frédéric Petitjean.
Directed by: Christophe Offenstein.
Starring: François Cluzet, Samy Seghir, Virginie Efira, Guillaume Canet, Karine Vanasse, Arly Jover, Dana Prigent, José Coronado, Jean-Paul Rouve, Guillaume Nicloux, François Jerosme, Emmanuelle Bercot.
Official Competition COLCOA 2014 (Winner Audience Award).
In French with English subtitles.
A France Channel / Gaumont release. |

Sailor Yann Kermadec has always dreamed of competing in the prestigious Vendée Globe round-the-world solo yacht race. When a star skipper is injured in an accident at the last minute, he gets his shot. Determined to make the most of his golden opportunity, Kermadec fearlessly weathers storms like the seadog he is and seizes the early lead. Just when it looks like nothing, even a broken rudder, can keep him from victory, Kermadec discovers something hidden on his boat. Something that’s not supposed to be there at all – another person. His mysterious passenger appears sickly, but if discovered, it will mean his immediate disqualification, his golden opportunity squandered. Kermadec decides to do what anyone would do – continue the race.

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RIDE ABOVE ../../../ride-above/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:08:41 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=21798

RIDE ABOVE

| 2025 – 109′ –  Drama, Sport, Family 8+, Adventure, Films & Literature.
Written by: Lilou Fogli, Christian Duguay.
Based on the Book by: Christophe Donner.
Directed by: Christian Duguay.
Starring: Mélanie Laurent, Pio Marmaï, Carmen Kassovitz, Kassey Mottet Klein, Atmen Khelif, Hugo Becker, Charlie Paulet, June Benard, Carole Bouquet, Danny Houston.
In French with English subtitles.
A Samuel Goldwyn Films release. |

Born on her parents’ racing stables, Zoe grew up surrounded by horses and her lifelong dream is to become a jockey! Tempest, a filly she has known since birth, becomes her alter ego. Until one stormy night, when a panicked Tempest collides into Zoe and shatters her dream. Against all odds, Zoe pulls herself up, and attempts to reconnect with her destiny. 

 

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MY SUNSHINE ../../../my-sunshine/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:28:29 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=21271

MY SUNSHINE

| 2025 – 90′ – A France/Japan Co-Production. Drama, LGBTQ+, Sport, Romance, Coming of Age.
Written by: Hiroshi Okuyama.
Directed by: Hiroshi Okuyama.
Starring: Sosuke Ikematsu, Keitatsu Koshiyama, Kiara Nakanishi, Ryûya Wakaba, Maho Yamada, Yunho.
Official Selection Cannes International Film Festival 2024.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
A Film Movement release. |

On a Japanese island, life revolves around the changing seasons. Winter is time for ice hockey at school, but Takuya isn’t too thrilled about it. His real interest lies in Sakura, a figure skating rising star from Tokyo, for whom he starts to develop a genuine fascination. Coach and former champion Arakawa, spots potential in Takuya, and decides to mentor him to form a duo with Sakura for an upcoming competition. As winter persists, feelings grow, and the two children form an harmonious bond. But even the first snow eventually melts away.

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TOUR DE FRANCE: UNCHAINED  ../../../tour-de-france-unchained/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:05:51 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=20177

TOUR DE FRANCE: UNCHAINED

| 2023~2025 – 22 x 45′ -Seasons 1,2 & 3 – Series – Documentary, Sport.
Directed by: Yann L’Hénoret, Jamy Batten, Roeland Doust.
Starring: Alec Newman, Julian Alaphilippe, Fabio Jakobson, Christian Prudhomme, Steve Chainel.
Official Selection: International Emmy Awards 2024.
In English and in French with English subtitles.
A Netflix Original release. |

 

Tour de France: Unchained closely follows all the Tour’s actors, from riders to team managers, to understand the multiple stakes of a race that has become a true international symbol, broadcasted in 190 countries. The backstages of the most iconic teams and riders will be unveiled, from the preparation phase to the finish line.

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GTMAX ../../../gtmax/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:26:18 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=20103

GTMAX

| 2024 – 100′ –  Drama, Action, Sport.
Written by: Jean-André Yerles, Rachid Santaki, Jordan Pavlik, Rémi Leautier, Olivier Schneider.
Directed by: Olivier Schneider.
Starring: Ava Baya, Jalil Lespert, Jérémie Laheurte, Thibault Evrard, Riadh Belaïche, Samir Decazza, Gérard Lanvin, Clémentine Célarié.
In English and in French with English subtitles.
A Netflix Original release. |

 

When a notorious gang of bikers recruits her brother for a heist, a former motocross champion must face her deepest fears to keep her family safe.

 

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THE CAGE ../../../the-cage/ ../../../the-cage/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:58:50 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=17610

THE CAGE

| 2024 – 5 x 52′ –  Season 1 – Series – Drama, Action, Sport.
Created by: Franck Gastambide.
Written by: 
Sylvain Caron, Nicolas Laquerrière, Alain Moreau, Elsa Vasseur.
Directed by: Franck Gastambide, David Krespine.
Starring: Franck Gastambide, Melvine Boomer, Bosh, Edwige Ahonto, Georges Saint-Pierre, Cyril Gane, Salahdine Parnasse, Morgan Charrière.
In English or in French with English subtitles.
A Netflix Original release. |

 

A new original action Series produced by Netflix France and taking place in the MMA world. 

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JAPPELOUP ../../../jappeloup/ ../../../jappeloup/#comments Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:19:22 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=17277

JAPPELOUP

| 1995 – 135′ – Drama, Adventures, Biopic.
Written by: Guillaume Canet.
Based on the Book by: Karine Devilder.
Directed by: Christian Dugay.
Starring: Guillaume Canet, Marina Hands, Daniel Auteuil, Lou de Laâge, Tchéky Karyo, Marie Bunel, Joel Dupuch, Donald Sutherland, Jacques Higelin.
Official Competition COLCOA 2013.
In French with English subtitles.
A Under The Milky Way release. |

In the early 1980s, abandoning a promising career as a lawyer, Pierre Durand (Guillaume Canet) devotes himself, body and soul, to his passion: show jumping. Supported by his father, he invests everything in a young horse called Jappeloup, even though no one else Pierre has made a good choice. Too small, too temperamental, and too unpredictable, the horse has many flaws but also has remarkable poise and abilities. From competition to competition, horse and rider progress and impose themselves in the horse-riding world. But the Olympic Games in Los Angeles are a terrible failure and Pierre becomes aware of his weaknesses. With help from Nadia, his wife, and Raphaëlle, Jappeloup’s groom, Pierre wins the horse’s trust and builds a relationship which will lead them both to the Olympic Games in Seoul in 1988.

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