The French Connection

From the birth of cinema, French filmmakers have always been on the frontline, inventing new ways of telling stories. Varied and innovative films are still made in France every year and it comes as no surprise to find a big selection of French films on IFFR Unleashed as well, from a reflection on the work of French pre-war director Jean Epstein and the typically French 'talkies' to social dramas and experimental cinema without dialogue.The rich tradition of French cinema is still burning with life.