Everyone is rushing to the cinemas!

But this won’t be the only surprise this week. Many fans of French cinema will have the opportunity to delve into a drama about the life of writer Paul, whose life takes a dramatic turn after his wife’s death. Meanwhile, those with a more romantic inclination will enjoy a story of love that isn’t hindered by class prejudices.

People in Black 3

By chance, Agent Jay discovers that there is no defense against the alien threat—because the protective galactic shield was never built by Agent Kay. Agent Kay never had the chance to build it, as he was killed in 1969. Now, Agent Jay must travel back in time to save his partner’s life—and the lives of all humanity.

Country – USA

Director – Barry Zonnenfeld

Genre – Science fiction, action, adventure

Cast – Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, Gemma Clement, Emma Thompson, Michael Stulberg, Mike Colter

Running time – 105 minutes

The Beauty of the Slums

The story of “Tess of the D’Erberville Family,” set from Victorian England to modern-day India, has been adapted by renowned British director Michael Winterbottom.

Trishna is a young woman from the suburbs who meets and falls in love with the handsome Englishman Jay, who comes to work at her father’s hotel. Their sincere and tender feelings seem unshakable—even in the 21st century, despite class differences and educational disparities. But the laws of human society haven’t changed much since Thomas Hardy’s times. Can their love survive the pressures of public opinion?

Country – UK

Director – Michael Winterbottom

Genre – Drama

Cast – Freida Pinto, Riz Ahmed, Anurag Kashyap, Rohshan Seth, Kalke Koechlin, Harish Khanna, Aakash Dahiya

Running time – 117 minutes

The Opposing Wind

Writer Paul’s life is completely transformed when his wife suddenly disappears. After a year of fruitless searches, he becomes a broken man, consumed by doubt and guilt. His last hope is to start over and travel with his children to the city of his childhood—Saint-Malo. What he doesn’t expect there is an entirely unexpected encounter that will change his life forever.

Country – Belgium, France

Director – Jalil Lesperre

Genre – Detective drama

Cast Odrée Toussot, Benoît Magimel, Isabelle Carré, Antoine Dulery, Ramzi Bedia, Boli Lanners, Marie-Agnès Casta Running time 91 minutes