Ten Favorite French Films
(in order of preference, with no more than one film per director)
Ponette (directed by Jacques Doillon, 1996)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (directed by Julian Schnabel, 2007)
Small Change (directed by François Truffaut, 1976)
Fantastic Planet (directed by René Laloux, 1973)
Holy Motors (directed by Leos Carax, 2012)
Petite Maman (directed by Céline Sciamma, 2021)
La Jetée (directed by Chris Marker, 1963)
Au revoir les enfants (directed by Louis Malle, 1987)
Two Days, One Night (directed by Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, 2014)
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (directed by Luis Buñuel, 1973)
— December 3, 2024