This evening, are you more blue, with “Les Jeunes Amants”, history, with a documentary dedicated to Simone Veil, or action, with “Expendables: Special Unit”?
By Chloé Delos-Erau
Published on January 13, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.
For romantics: “Young Lovers”
Fanny Ardant and Melvil Poupaud in the film “Les Jeunes Amants”.
Photo Christine Tamalet- Ex Nihilo – Kare Prod.
Fanny Ardant and Melvil Poupaud form a pretty cinema couple, soon caught up in the vagaries of life and their age difference in front of Carine Tardieu’s camera. Florence Loiret Caille and Cécile de France complete this five-star cast.
At 9:05 p.m. on France 3. Film directed by Carine Tardieu (France/Belgium, 2021). 1h54. With Fanny Ardant, Melvil Poupaud, Cécile de France. Rebroadcast.
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“Les Jeunes Amants” on Canal+: Fanny Ardant and Melvil Poupaud burn with unparalleled fire
For history lovers: “The little-known battles of Simone Veil”
Simone Veil (1927-2017), French magistrate and politician, in her office at the Superior Council of the Judiciary. Photo Nova Production
You thought you knew everything about Simone Veil? As France prepares to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of its law legalizing abortion, Caroline du Saint suggests returning to the other, less popular, battles of the former lawyer and minister. A unique and important history lesson.
At 8:30 p.m. on LCP. Film directed by Caroline du Saint (France, 2024). 60 mins. Unpublished.
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“Asura”, on Netflix, the mixed return of Kore-eda
For the castaneurs: “Expendables: Special Unit”
Sylvester Stallone in the film “The Expendables: Special Victims Unit”. Photo Millennium Films – Nu Image Films – Rogue Marble
Need a dose of testosterone? Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts, Bruce Willis and Schwarzy, led by Sly himself, come to your screen. Voices from beyond the grave, glistening muscles, corny lines, it’s all there! With, as a bonus, a self-parodic look.
At 9:25 p.m. on TMC. Film directed by Sylvester Stallone (USA/Spain/Bulgaria, 2010). 1h45. With Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li. Rebroadcast.
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“Expendables: Special Unit” or when Stallone plays self-parody
And if you don’t find what you’re looking for… Check out tonight’s TV schedule. Or dig into our platform guide to find a series, film or documentary in less than five minutes on Arte.tv, Netflix, Apple TV+, MyCanal, France.tv, Disney+…
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