French cinema is famous worldwide for its films, primarily melodramas and paintings about love. However, there are other genres that are very popular in France. French thrillers are very popular, as they have their own zest. Among the list of the best French thrillers the following can be distinguished: “Leon”, “Red Circle”, “13th District”, “Empire of the Wolves”, “Simple Formality”, “The Fifth Element”. In this article, you can find information about films that have become the most famous thrillers not only in France but throughout the world.
The Red Circle
The Red Circle is one of the best French thrillers and detectives of the 70s. The film was shot in 1970 by director Jean Pierre Melville. The main roles in the film were played by the actors: Alain Delon, Bourville, Gian Maria Volonte and Yves Montand.
This is a story about a criminal named Kore who was released from prison ahead of schedule. During his imprisonment, Kore agreed with the head of the prison on one case - the robbery of a jewelry store. At the same time, the criminal Vogel, accompanied by the commissioner, jumps off the train to escape the pursuit. Kore helps him and hides in the trunk of his car. Also, he offers Vogel to become his partner in the upcoming business. Later they find a third person - a former policeman named Jansen. The heroes have a difficult task, after which they plan to lie low. However, the police do not give up hope of finding Vogel, which can greatly interfere with the plan of the three robbers.
"13th district"
"13th district" is one of the best French thrillers. The film has gained great popularity not only in its own country, but throughout the world. According to the rating of Kinopoisk, the thriller received 7.5 points out of 10. The film was shot according to the script of the famous French director Luc Besson. Actors of the film "13th District": David Belle, Cyril Rafaelli, Dani Verissimo.
The plot of the picture takes place in one of the most criminal quarters of Paris. In these areas, everyone is subordinate to the leader of the criminal gang Taha. The only one who confronts him is a guy named Leito. Once he washes away a large batch of drugs belonging to Taha. The head of the gang is very unhappy, he takes away from Leito the most expensive - his sister Lola. In an attempt to save her, Leito is in prison. Six months later, Agent Damien is introduced to him, whose goal is to defuse the bomb. The agent’s task is to gain Leito’s trust so that he can help him. However, Leito sets his own terms: Lola’s release in exchange for defusing the bomb.
The film "Leon" - the best French thriller of 1994
Another masterpiece directed by Luc Besson was the film Leon. The main actors of the film are Jean Reno, Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman. This film is about a man named Leon who works as a hit man. Suddenly a teenage girl Matilda appears in his life. Her whole family was killed, and she wants to avenge them. Matilda asks the protagonist to teach her the skills of a killer, in return for what she will cook and clean in his house, Leon agrees. Once Matilda decides to go and hunt down the murderers of her family without Leon, the main character manages to save the girl, but he dies.
The film received great success among viewers for its unusual plot, as well as the title of the best French thriller.
"Simple formality"
“Simple Formality” is a French thriller filmed in 1994. The main roles in the film were played by the actors: Gerard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Tano Cimarosa. The film was very popular with viewers and was among the best French thrillers. Cinema fans of any gender will enjoy watching the film in good quality. The main character of the film is the writer Onof. One night, in a terrible thunderstorm, he finds himself in the forest, the hero begins to run, no one knows where, but then the police catch him. Onofa is arrested and taken to the station. Commissioner Polanski begins to interrogate him, but the hero cannot understand what he is accused of. An even stranger circumstance is that he does not remember how he ended up in the forest.
Empire of the Wolves
Empire of the Wolves is one of the best French thrillers. The film was shot in 2005. The main actors in the film were actors Jean Reno, Arly Hover, Jocelyn Kivren. The picture tells about a young woman Anna Games. The heroine is the wife of an influential French official. Anna has one problem: she often has nightmares, and also there are memory lapses to the point that she does not remember her own husband. Tired of all this heroine begins to investigate her past. At the same time, two detectives, Paul Nerto and Jean-Louis Slate, are investigating the murder of three women. Ultimately, these two stories will be related. Anna finds out that her memory was erased, and the maniac who killed three women hunts for her.
"The fifth Element"
The Fifth Element is without a doubt one of the best French thrillers and action films. The film appeared on television in 1997 and immediately won the hearts of the audience. Starring the movie "The Fifth Element" starred Bruce Willis, Mila Jovovich, Gary Oldman. The main character of the story is an ordinary taxi driver named Korben. He could not even think that it was he who was entrusted with the mission to save humanity. Evil is approaching planet Earth, which can only be stopped using five elements connected together. The first four elements are elemental stones, but the fifth is unknown to anyone. A little later it turns out that the fifth element is the girl Lilu, who has incredible power, and which both aliens and people are hunting for. Fleeing from the pursuers, Leela accidentally finds herself in the car of the taxi driver Korben. He harbors her, and from that moment on, becomes involved in the struggle for the fifth element.