Win tickets to France plus foodie treats with TV5MONDE as we celebrate Cannes and French glamour in May.
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This May on TV5MONDE we’ve put together an amazing line-up showcasing some of the most recent hit films that made waves at previous festivals as well as some classics to enjoy. Be transported to the glitz and glam of the red carpet via the small screen at home.
Continuing the glam, we are offering viewers the chance to win 2 x £200 Eurostar vouchers AND a runner-up prize of a French Food Hamper (value £100). So, have a look below at the films showing in May, and enter your details below for a chance to win – the competition closes on 31st May, so allons-y! (Let’s go!)
Check out the terms and conditions further down the page.
What to watch in May
Enjoy an unmissable collection of film gems selected from previous Cannes festivals showing Thursdays and Sundays at 8pm.
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Dans Paris
Thurs 2nd May at 8pm
This part-comedy / part-tragedy features Paul (Romain Duris), devastated by his separation from his girlfriend Anna, as he moves back to Paris to live with his father and younger brother Jonathan (Louis Garrel). Stunning scenes of Paris and a great soundtrack make this a film to remember.
“A story of love between brothers who are a study in contrasts — light and dark, delight and despair, hope and its absence.” (Review, New York Times).
Official Selection, Directors’ Fortnight, Cannes 2006.
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Une histoire d'amour et de désir
Sun 5th May at 8pm
The film follows Ahmed, an 18-year-old Algerian origin student who meets Farah, another Tunisian student on their first day at the Sorbonne University. The story revolves around their developing relationship and explores themes of love, desire, and cultural identity.
“Sensitive drama in which poetry, passion and principle collide.”(Variety).
Official Selection, Critics’ week, Cannes 2021.
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Tralala
Thurs 9th May at 8pm
This musical drama features Mathieu Amalric as a 48-year-old homeless singer and composer who receives a cryptic message that makes him believe he has been visited by the Virgin Mary.
This quirky and charming musical “has the courage to be not just retro, in somewhat 80s style, but almost militantly unhip.” (Jonathan Romney, Screen Daily).
Official Selection, Midnight screening, Cannes 2021.
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Mon légionnaire
Sun 12th May at 8pm
Starring Louis Garrel and Camille Cottin and other break-out stars, the film follows Nika a woman in her early 20s who leaves Ukraine to follow her boyfriend Vlad a young soldier based in a military camp in Corsica.
“Rachel Lang delivers an unadorned tour de force, anxiety and instability stalks the private lives of French foreign legion soldiers in this restrained and hugely poignant drama.” (The Guardian).
Official Selection, Directors’ Fortnight, and Cannes closing night film 2021.
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Entre les vagues
Sun 19th May at 8pm
Two young and carefree best friends chase their shared dreams of becoming actresses. However, an opportunity for success begins to threaten their friendship when they are cast as lead and understudy in a high-profile play in Paris..
“A breathless debut celebrating the highs and lows of a firework female friendship.” (Variety).
Official Selection, Directors’ Fortnight, Cannes 2021.
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Petits arrangements avec les morts
Thurs 23rd May at 8pm
Three grief-stricken individuals attempt to confront their inner demons and find solace by coming to terms with the deaths of their loved ones.
“A haunting and highly original study in bereavement.” (Frenchfilms.org).
Winner of the Caméra d'Or, Cannes 1994.
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Les magnétiques
Sun 26th May at 8pm
A group of friends fed up with boring country life start broadcasting a free radio station from their home in 1980s rural France. After one of them is called away to Berlin for his military service, he desperately wants to keep broadcasting with his friends.
“1980s pirate radio lifts two brothers - and audiences - into a new world in this Directors’ Fortnight debut from Brittany.” (Wendy Ide, Screen Daily).
Official Selection, Directors’ Fortnight, Cannes 2021.
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A good man
Thurs 30th May at 8pm
The poignant story of Benjamin and Aude who want to have a baby, but when they find out that it is not possible for Aude to conceive, Benjamin comes up with a plan to solve their dilemma.
“Touching on a very delicate subject, Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar explores with great empathy the desire for children of a trans man incredibly played by Noémie Merlant.” (Cineuropa).
Official Selection, Cannes 2020.
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Terms and Conditions:
This TV5MONDE competition is open to all UK residents over the age of 18 from 1st May – 31st May 2024. There are 3 prizes on offer as detailed below:
1) 1 x £200 Eurostar voucher
2) 1 x £200 Eurostar voucher
3) 1 x French Food Hamper (Value £100)
Winners will be contacted by email initially to confirm their win and will then receive their prize of Eurostar vouchers via email, the Hamper prize will be sent via courier to the winner's specified address.
The competition will close on Friday 31st May 2024 at midnight and winners will be drawn at random and be contacted by Friday 7th June 2024. All prizes are non-transferable, the competition is not open to employees of TV5MONDE or Netgem.