Ready for the TV5MONDE USA line up for the month of September? Trust me, this won’t be a monthly occurrence, but film and television will be something mentioned based on the content. Like How to Get Away with Murder, or the The Girlfriend Experience (both AMAZING programs you should get in to.)
Anyway, this lineup starts off with Week-ends (a dramedy!) on the 4th, and ends with Open Eyes (a drama) on the 30th. So, you know, set your DVRs so you don’t miss out!
Week-ends (Drama, 2014. Film) – Sunday, September 4th at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
Two-time César award-winning actress Karin Viard stars as Christine, a beautiful woman whose perfect life and childhood friendships are falling apart during a countryside vacation. To make matters worse, her husband wants a divorce and there’s nothing she can do to change his mind. Drama also stars César-nominated actors Noémie Lvovsky and Jacques Gamblin.
Un Village Français {Season 6} – (A French Village / Season 6) – (Drama, 2009. TV Series) – Tuesday, September 6th at 11pm ET / 8pm PT
In the fictional village of Villeneuve, France, a small group of WWII war survivors rebel against the newly occupied German military and government forces that have murdered their loved ones and destroyed their communities. Friendships and moral values are put to the test as greed, violence and poverty overtakes those who remain, as each character struggles to survive under Germany command.
Du jour au lendemain – (Overnight)- (Comedy, 2006. Film) – Thursday, September 8th at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
Determined to turn his life around, François Berthier, a small-time banker spends his day trying to escape his unhappy marriage and overbearing boss. As luck would have it, his life miraculously changes after his boss threatens to lay him off. Comedy stars César-nominated actor Benoît Poelvoorde as François Berthier.
Paris-Willouby (Comedy, 2015. Film) – Sunday, September 11th at 8:35pm ET / 5:35pm PT
César award-winning actress Isabelle Carré stars as Claire Lacourt, a woman who sets off on a road trip with her family to attend her father’s funeral. Tensions flare when family members become irritated after traveling countless hours to the burial in a cramped car.
Rockin’ class hero (Music, 2015. Documentary) – Monday, September 12th at 3:45pm ET / 12:45pm PT
The story of Roberto Piazza (“Little Bob”) is told in this phenomenal documentary about the immigrant worker turned Rock music legend. With a career that spans over 20 years, Piazza’s rhythm and blues inspired music will continue to influence generations to come.
César et Rosalie – (César and Rosalie) (Romance, 1972. Film) – Tuesday, September 20th at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
Golden Globe-nominee Romy Schneider stars as Rosalie, a beautiful divorcée who is dividing her time between her family and César, her domineering ex-husband. Ready to start dating again, Rosalie decides to reconnect with an ex-lover. Chaos erupts as both men compete for Rosalie’s love and attention.
Je vous souhaite d’être follement aimée – (Looking for Her) (Drama, 2016. Film) – Sunday, September 25th at 8:35pm ET / 5:35pm PT
César-nominated actress Céline Sallette stars as Elisa Bérard, a physiotherapist who is searching for her biological mother. Just as Elisa is ready to stop searching, her mother is admitted as a patient into the medical office where she works.
Les yeux ouverts – (Open eyes) (Drama, 2014. Film) – Friday, September 30th at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
This drama chronicles the life of Anne and François, a blind couple who live happily with their close-knit family. One day, their life changes when François is offered an artificial cornea that could change his sight forever. César-nominated actress Clémentine Célarié stars as Anne.
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