Winter watchlist: French films and shows to inspire your next trip

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Looking for a little France on a winter evening? TV5MONDE and TV5MONDE+ are serving a feast of cinema, culture and conversation that will transport you from sunlit southern villages to the studios where tomorrow’s artists are shaping the scene. Everything streams with English subtitles, so you can focus on what matters most: stories, places and ideas.

A Sunday ritual for culture lovers: La Grande Galerie Francophone

Make room on your sofa on Sundays at 18:00. Presenter Ali Baddou welcomes artists and thinkers who are shaping francophone culture today, with a live audience that keeps the energy high on La Grande Galerie Francophone. Expect sharp chat, a touch of mischief and the occasional performance. It is an easy way to keep your ear in with contemporary French, discover names to watch and pick up tips for exhibitions and festivals across the francophone world.

Film to fall for: Comme une actrice

Circle the date. Comme une actrice screens live on TV5MONDE on Sunday 30 November at 20:00, with a daytime showing on Tuesday 2 December at 13:00. Julie Gayet is magnetic as a performer navigating the end of a love story and the start of something new. The film lingers on identity, reinvention and the blurred lines between stage and life. One for anyone who has ever stood on the cusp of change.

Three titles to match your travel mood – watch on-demand anytime on TV5MONDE+

Des hommes et des dieux
A moving, multi-award winner that reflects on faith, community and moral courage. The landscapes and stillness will speak to fans of quiet monasteries, mountain walks and time to think.

Richelieu
Contemporary Quebec, tense and timely. Ideal if you are curious about the wider francophone world and want a story of conscience and justice that unfolds with icy precision.

Chien de la casse
Friendship, rivalry and heat in the south of France. You can almost feel the shutters, hear the scooters and taste the pastis. If the Midi is on your wish list, start here.

Why TV5MONDE and TV5MONDE+ are perfect for francophiles

Start with live TV on TV5MONDE and then stay for everything else on-demand with TV5MONDE+ – enjoy thousands of hours of films, dramas, documentaries, and lifestyle shows, free to stream with English subtitles. It is a practical way to keep your French fresh, spot regional accents, and build a list of locations to visit next. From Marseille to Montréal, Brittany to Brussels, you will find stories that add colour to your travel plans.

How to watch

TV5MONDE+ is available on web, mobile app, smart TV, and Amazon Fire TV Stick. Choose English subtitles and press play. If you prefer a lean-back experience, tune into the live TV5MONDE channel for weekly cultural appointments and curated cinema.

Ready to dive in?
Explore TV5MONDE+ for the full line-up, livestream TV channel, and on-demand films and drama.