Many defining elements make the elegant, realistic French cinema incredibly engaging.

The movie follows Adele, played byAdele Exarchopoulos, as she navigates a seemingly monotonous life.

Throughout the movie, the character also navigates his relationship with himself and others.

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All of these elements lead him to a tragic closure.

The film highlights his rigid and strict days and the chaotic arrival of a young recruit.

As such, Haneke’s movie deserves a spot among the most memorable French-spoken features.

Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux in ‘La vie d’Adèle’

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Alex then meets Veronika (Francoise Lebrun), with the narrative centering around their interactions and conversations.

Growing up during the Islamic Revolution is certainly not the ideal scenario.

The emotionally powerfulPersepolisis a poignant and must-see French film, essentially in the animation genre.

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Truffaut’s movie is the perfect pick for those looking to watch an entertaining Frenchmovie with a love triangle.

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Antoine Monnier as Charles in The Devil, Probably looking pensive.

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François Cluzet, Anne Le Ny, and Omar Sy in ‘Intouchables’

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Hichem Yacoubi and Tahar Rahim in ‘Un prophète’

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Grégoire Colin holding a man while shirtless in ‘Beau Travail’

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Erika looking at Walter as he plays the piano in The Piano Teacher

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Jean-Pierre Léaud as Alexandre reading the newspaper in The Mother and the Whore

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A scene from Persepolis.

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A smiling Catherine, Jules, and Jim run down a narrow path surrounded on either side by a wired fence.

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Antoine Olivier Pilon lying in bed in Mommy.

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