Cinemas worldwide are still struggling with the after-effects of the Covid pandemic, but France's screens bucked a broad downturn in developed markets last year, providing lessons for other countries.

France's culture minister vowed Wednesday to defend the country's system of promoting domestic film production in the face of threats from US President Donald Trump.

When people think of European cinema, their minds often jump to the grand epics of France, the stylized thrillers from Scandinavia, or the philosophical musings of Eastern European arthouse films. But tucked away behind the spotlight is a rich,

France's Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques, which oversees the prestigious César awards, has announced it is quitting X (formerly twitter), saying the social network is no longer in step with ...

French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.

French-Lebanese logistics magnate Rodolphe Saadé, who is buying the stake, lauds the producer and cinema operator as "a flagship brand for film lovers both in France and worldwide."

For over half a century, Gérard Depardieu stood as a towering figure in French cinema, a titan known for his commanding physical presence, instinct, sensibility and remarkable versatility.

Films shot in France have embraced VFX — both artistically and industrially — and the sector has reached a new level of maturity.