our selection for Monday September 23

This Monday, there is something for everyone: Arte and Paramount explore the mysteries of feelings, while France 4 reveals the secrets of the success of sneakers. For its part, France 3 rebroadcasts “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”.

Dizziness of Love: “The Story of My Wife”

Drunk, Captain Jakob Störr bets his friend that he will marry the first woman who walks through the door of the Café de l’Europe. This woman, the Frenchwoman Lizzy (Léa Seydoux), strangely agrees to play his game. Adapted from the novel by Milan Füst, the film explores the mysteries and troubles of love.

At 10:25 p.m. on Arte. Film directed by Ildikó Enyedi (Hungary/Germany/Italy, 2021). 2h40. With Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber, Louis Garrel. Rebroadcast.

Find the shoe that fits you: “Sneaker Empire”

Certainly, this documentary seriously lacks critical distance and sometimes borders on a faux pas when its author dismisses Kanye West’s numerous slip-ups by presenting him simply as a figure “whether we like it or not.” But those who would like to understand how sneakers became a social phenomenon will find what they are looking for thanks to the many testimonies.

At 9 p.m. on France 4. Documentary directed by Sébastien-Abdelhamid Godelu (France, 2024). 1h10. Unpublished.

A Spaghetti Western and in Bed: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”

The last film in Sergio Leone’s Dollar Trilogy, this western is enhanced by Ennio Morricone’s famous soundtrack. Did you know? The shoot almost ended in fatal consequences for Eli Wallach, who could have ended up decapitated during the train scene due to a measurement error. Fortunately, in the end, it’s only the cult lines that make our heads spin…

At 9:05 p.m. on France 3. Film directed by Sergio Leone (Spain/Germany/Italy, 1966). 2h55. With Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach. Rebroadcast.

Countryside drama bonus: “The Harvests of Heaven”

Seeing that the wealthy farmer who employs them for the summer harvests is seriously ill, Bill passes off his lover, Abby, as his sister and pushes her to marry the farmer to inherit his fortune. A lie with fatal consequences… Terrence Malick’s second feature film subtly explores human feelings.

At 8:40 p.m. on Paramount. Film directed by Terrence Malick (USA, 1978). 1h50. With Brooke Adams, Richard Gere, Jackie Shultis. Rebroadcast.

And if you don’t find what you’re looking for… Check out tonight’s TV schedule. Or take a look at our latest recommendations from the platforms’ offerings (Netflix, Apple TV+, MyCanal, Arte.tv, Disney+, etc.).