Like every month, UGC cinemas are releasing a myriad of cult films this November during exceptional screenings. Often less expensive, these screenings are an opportunity to discover or rediscover major films. And this month’s program is particularly rich, with Godzilla, Miyazaki, Scorsese and Chabat.
#1 Godzilla: Minus One, de Takashi Yamazaki (2023)
A year after its release in Japan, Godzilla: Minus One returns to French cinemas for an event weekend. Indeed, it’s an opportunity to rediscover the latest film from the legendary Toho license, since Godzilla: Minus One comes out in its “Minus Color” version (in black and white). As a reminder, with an estimated budget of $15 million, Godzilla: Minus One gave a real lesson to Hollywood cinema, particularly in terms of special effects. Godzilla: Minus One also marks the return of the King of Monsters to his native country, since he is the first Godzilla Japanese since Shin Godzilla de Hideaki Anno et Shinji Higuchi en 2016but it is also a real return to basics, the film tackling sensitive subjects inherited from the Second World War, such as atomic destruction and suicide bombers. And if like us you are a fan of the film, don’t miss this news which will make you jump with joy.
To be seen on November 2 and 3, 2024
#2 The Princess and the Frog, by Ron Clements and John Musker (2009)
Released in 2009, The Princess and the Frog put an end to the long desert crossing of the Disney studio in the 2000s. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the duo to whom we also owe The Little Mermaid (1989), Aladdin (1992), Hercule (1997) et Treasure Planet (2002), The Princess and the Frog returns to both princess stories and 2D animation, after a few years of wandering in 3D. In addition to introducing the first black princess in the studio’s history, The Princess and the Frog East a magnificent tribute to New Orleans and jazz. It remains one of the best Disney of the last fifteen years.
To be seen on November 2, 2024
#3 Terminator, by James Cameron (1984)
While waiting to discover in theaters Avatar: Fire and Ashscheduled for release in December 2025, why not rediscover the filmography of its director, the legendary James Cameron? One of his most famous films, Terminator celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year. The film is obviously a monument of Science Fiction cinema, whose influence continues to be felt.
To be seen on November 3, 2024
#4 The King and the Bird, by Paul Grimault and Jacques Prévert (1980)
You should never underestimate French animated cinema. This is what brilliantly and poetically reminds us The King and the Bird by Paul Grimault, on a screenplay by the great poet Jacques Prévert – based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen. This political, social and philosophical fable was the first French animated film, and moved away from the canons imposed by Walt Disney. Many artists continue to claim his influence, like Hayao Miyazakiwho paid tribute to him on numerous occasions, notably in The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), The Castle in the Sky (1986) et The Boy and the Heron (2023).
To be seen on November 3, 2024
#5 Elevator for the scaffold, by Louis Malle (1958)
Considered one of the first films of the New Wave, Elevator for the scaffold is undoubtedly one of the greatest films of its director, Louis Malle. The film tells the story of Julien, who kills his boss who is the husband of his mistress. But unfortunately for him, he finds himself stuck in an elevator, while young people steal his car and kill two German tourists. With an impressed cast, composed among others of Jeanne Moreau and Lino Ventura, the film is made memorable primarily by the sublime soundtrack composed by Miles Davis. For the record, the original soundtrack was improvised and recorded in one night by the legendary African-American jazz composer and his musicians.
To be seen on November 7, 2024
#6 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, by Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, Gaëtan and Paul Brizzi (1996)
Following the success of The Little Mermaidthe Disney studio experienced its second Golden Age. But where did he stop? If some specialists consider that Pocahontas (1995) marked the beginning of a financial decline, the big-eared studio continued to produce major films throughout the decade of the 1990s. This is what we are reminded of The Hunchback of Notre Damefreely inspired by Notre-Dame of Paris by Victor Hugo (1831). If the film did not have the expected success, due to its darker tone, The Hunchback of Notre Dame nonetheless remains one of the studio’s masterpieces. Oh, and it has the best songs from all the animated classics. That’s it, it’s said! (Mirror mirror, everything you say comes back to you!)
To be seen on November 10, 2024
#7 The Big Bath, by Gilles Lellouche (2018)
To celebrate the release of Phew Lovehis latest film which is a hit in theaters with François Civil and Adèle Exarchopoulos, the penultimate film by Gilles Lellouche is released in theaters. This comedy, carried away by a top-notch cast, tells the story of seven men battered by life who rebuild themselves by doing synchronized swimming. A good way to spend quality time with family.
To be seen on November 10, 2024
#8 The Castle in the Sky, by Hayao Miyazaki
Regularly cited among Hayao Miyazaki’s best films, The Castle in the Sky is the third feature film by the absolute master of Japanese animation. Strongly inspired by European literature, starting with Gulliver’s Travels by the Irish writer Jonathan Swift, The Castle in the Sky is also a vibrant tribute to the film The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep by Paul Grimault and Jacques Prévert, draft of King and the Bird. An enchanting tale, the film contains all the DNA of Hayao Miyazaki’s cinema: a strong and courageous heroine, accompanied by a young boy full of bravery, an anti-militarist message and a praise of nature. The film is enhanced by the compositions of Joe Hisaishi.
To be seen on November 17, 2024
#9 Didier, by Alain Chabat (1997)
Released in 1997, Didier is the first film directed by Alain Chabat. Absolutely hilarious, this comedy in which the ex-Nuls plays a dog transformed into a human, is above all a great opportunity to rediscover the talent of the immense Jean-Pierre Bacri. Alain Chabat received a well-deserved César for best first film for Didier.
To be seen on November 17, 2024
#10 Malcolm X, de Spike Lee (1992)
Interested from his first films, like Mo’ Better Blues et Do the Right Thingby the place and aspirations of the black community in the United States, director Spike Lee signed with Malcolm X one of his most important films. Centered on Malcolm X, the spokesman for the Nation of Islam movement and activist for African-American rights, the feature film saw the succession of several screenwriters, including the writer James Baldwin. Malcolm X was praised, particularly for Denzel Washington’s interpretation.
To be seen on November 21, 2024
#11 The Wizard of Oz, by Victor Fleming (1939)
In order to prepare the public for the release of the film Wickedcentered on the Wicked Witch of the West and scheduled in France for December 4, the legendary film The Wizard of Oz from MGM re-releases in theaters. An opportunity to rediscover this musical, important to the history of cinema, and regularly cited in contemporary works.
To be seen on November 24, 2024
#12 The Boy and the Heron, by Hayao Miyazaki (2023)
One year after its release in France in November 2023, The Boy and the Heron is making its comeback on the big screen. Last film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the feature film is undoubtedly one of his most personal and openly autobiographicalsince he addresses the pain of the loss of his mother and the isolation in the countryside that his family experienced during the Second World War. But magic is never very far away in Hayao Miyazaki’s work, and the filmmaker develops a disturbing world, in which a heron guides us, to say the least, heterodox. Exciting !
To be seen on November 25, 2024
#13 After Hours, by Martin Scorsese (1985)
If legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese is often summed up by his gangster films, such as The Freedmen, Casino or The Departedhe is more the great portraitist of the city of New York, the essence of which he has captured in numerous films. With After Hourswhich recounts the hellish night of a computer scientist in the SoHo district of New York, the filmmaker offers a demanding black comedy, which won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986.
To be seen on November 28, 2024
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