France is a very developed state, which is also famous for its culture. This did not bypass the cinema. This country has presented the world with many world-famous films. Basically, such films are associated with romantic stories taking place in France. As a rule, these are melodramas or dramas.
Not to be confused, but as a rule, both of these genres usually intersect. Purely dramatic films are distinguished by their tragedy, atmosphere, and melodramas are more “vanilla” and, as a rule, about love with a happy ending. Basically, many films are a mixture of genres.
Consider below in our article the best French dramas that have conquered the whole world.
“1 + 1” (2011)
The film was made based on the real story of a person who for life became immobilized by the will of an accident.
Businessman Philip takes on his job as an assistant to Driss, who is not at all suitable for the role of a nurse. He recently got out of prison, has his life's difficulties, but it is up to him to bring new colors and adventures to Philip's life.
"Leon" (1994)
The film of the legendary director Luc Besson talks about the fate of Leon, who met a girl named Matilda. Both have a difficult life: he is a murderer, and her parents and her beloved brother were killed. The girl dreams of finding enemies, so she asks Leon to teach her to be a killer.
Misery and loneliness connected them. But there are problems that hold together even more. Matilda becomes attached to Leon, and the cruel Leon begins to kindly love this little girl, but it would be so simple ...
The film "Leon" in 1994 made a splash and fell in love with many viewers. Also, this tape brought popularity to 11-year-old Natalie Portman.
The Chorists (2004)
The action takes place in 1949. It all starts with the fact that a talented and kind music teacher named Mathieu gets a job in a boarding school. Everything would be fine, but Rashan is involved in the education of difficult teenagers, who turns to very strict and sometimes harsh educational measures.
Mathieu is secretly indignant at this, but he comes up with a better idea of protest: he organizes a choir. Children's lives are getting better thanks to the ray of hope and light that has appeared in their lives. But will everything be so smooth? How will the choir affect the fate of some boys? About this and about everything else, the audience will see in one of the best French dramas “Chorists”.
The Bear (1988)
The film is based on the book of the writer James Oliver Kerwood "Grizzly bear." It tells the story of a teddy bear who lost his mother. He meets a large, strong, powerful, but wounded bear. They begin to survive together, struggling with the difficulties of the outside world. Their main enemies are people with weapons, but there are also other dangerous forest inhabitants. Will they cope together?
Amelie (2001)
This motion picture by genre is more like a cute kind French comedy. A fun romantic drama tells the story of a charming girl named Amelie, who since childhood lived in her own little fictional world. She grew up, but has not changed. It is this girl in the film that gives joy to people, making each person met by himself a little happy. But happiness has to meet her.
“Four hundred strokes” (1959)
The film is about the difficult life of a twelve-year-old teenager, mired in his problems, but nobody cares. The boy’s stepfather does not take any part in the life of the family, the mother has her own personal life, and the school has difficulties with teachers. That is why he often begins to skip classes, and there are many troubles.
The Artist (2011)
This film was admired by many critics after its release. An idea, an idea, a plot - all this is very unusual, but very beautifully presented. The fact is that the film is modern, but black and white, and many media call it “dumb”.
It tells about the artist of Hollywood. In the courtyard of 1927, before this period in the world there was only a silent movie, the actor of which is George Valentine. But cinema does not stand still: it becomes possible to make films with sound and voice. George is categorically against this, but meets Peppy Miller, who will turn his whole life upside down.
“Young and Beautiful” (2014)
The film was shot by the famous French director Francois Ozon. This is a very controversial film. There is an admixture of eroticism, but the emphasis is on a dramatic plot.
Isabelle lives in France, and she is only 17 years old. She is smart, beautiful and calm. It would seem that the ordinary life of an ordinary teenager: she has a family, study. But she secretly engages in prostitution with wealthy men. Once it happens that one of her clients dies. Police are investigating and stumbles upon Isabelle. The girl’s life turns upside down.
“Life in Pink” (2007)
Another of the best French dramas. The film is about the famous singer Edith Piaf. Who could know that once this great woman with an incredible voice lived in complete poverty?
But this was not the only problem of the young Piaf. In a difficult way, overcoming difficulties, she ascended to the peak of fame. But even after this, the troubles did not stop. This film is about struggle, perseverance, the path to glory and, of course, about love.
The Girl on the Bridge (1999)
Gabor is throwing knives. One day he meets a girl on a bridge who is trying to commit suicide. He saves her and invites her to become a target for throwing knives.
The City of God (2002)
The film was shot by Brazil together with France and is a very worthy drama.
The plot takes place in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, which they call the "City of God", and tells the story of two people. One only occasionally breaks the law, and the other - from the age of 8 a gangster.
The film "City of God" (2002) received many awards and several nominations for the Academy Award.