My Journey Through French Cinema (Voyage À Travers Le Cinéma Français) (2017)
78%RT Audience Score: 56%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 3 nominations
Bertrand Tavernier is an engaging guide through this Journey Through French Cinema, curating a revelatory tour through his homeland’s film history with a personal touch that will delight movie fans and the culturally curious alike
If you’re a fan of French cinema, then Bertrand Tavernier’s My Journey Through French Cinema is a must-watch. It’s like taking a three-hour-plus trip through the history of French film with a happy bear of a man who knows everything there is to know about it. Sure, it might be a bit excessive for some, but for those who love movies, it’s a feast for the eyes and the soul. Tavernier’s passion for Gallic films and filmmaking is infectious, and you’ll come away with a new appreciation for the heroes and villains of French cinema. Plus, who doesn’t love a good wallow in black-and-white Gallic romanticism?
Production Company(ies)
Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios,
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Lyon, France
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:3h 15m
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Language(s):French
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Country of origin:France
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 23, 2017 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2017
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, French cinema, Bertrand Tavernier, Jean Renoir, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Pierre Melville, Edmond T Gréville, Guy Gilles, Thierry Frémaux, Jacques Becker, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marcel Carné, critic reviews, Linda Marric, Kevin Maher, Dave Calhoun, Mark Feeney, Peter Rainer, J R Jones, Kathy Fennessy, Dennis Schwartz, Dustin Chang, David Sterritt, Edward Porter, audience reviews, genre, box office, budget, Cohen Media Group, MPAA rating, produced by Bertrand Tavernier, directed by Bertrand Tavernier, written by Bertrand Tavernier, actor names, actress names
Worldwide gross: $73,514
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $90,606
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,035
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 9,881
US/Canada gross: $52,214
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $64,354
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,725
US/Canada opening weekend: $10,636
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $13,109
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,642
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Thierry Frémaux – Self
André Marcon – Voice
Jacques Becker – Himself – Voice
Jean-Paul Belmondo – Himself – Voice
Marcel Carné – Himself – Voice
Director(s)
Bertrand Tavernier
Writer(s)
Bertrand Tavernier
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Telluride
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (42) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (42)
While Journey Through French Cinema is unable to cover every single decade, and Dod knows it tries, the film will ignite in those who love French cinema a new passion for its heroes and villains.
September 15, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Linda Marric
HeyUGuys
TOP CRITIC
This is essential viewing for cinephiles and Francophiles alike, but others may find the three-hour-plus running time a little excessive.
September 14, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
This is Tavernier’s own film story so don’t expect a linear, full history of the cinema of the time. However, it’s anything but dry, as the film swoons with passion for Gallic films and filmmaking.
September 11, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Dave Calhoun
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Mostly, there’s Tavernier, a happy bear of a man. He’s insightful, endlessly enthusiastic, all but encyclopedic in knowledge. He’s also highly idiosyncratic. The first word in the title is “My,” after all.
September 7, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mark Feeney
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
It’s tempting to say that Bertrand Tavernier’s 3-hour-and-15-minute documentary… is a feast for everybody who loves classic Gallic movies. This is certainly true. But it’s also a movie for people who just plain love movies
July 14, 2017 | Rating: B+
Peter Rainer
Christian Science Monitor
TOP CRITIC
More distinctive and revealing are the fannish tributes to tough guys Jean Gabin and Eddie Constantine, innovative composers Maurice Jaubert and Joseph Kosma, and forgotten auteurs Edmond T. Gréville and Pierre Schoendoerffer.
July 13, 2017
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
All told, there’s nothing self-indulgent about this series as Tavernier rarely mentions his own films, other than 2002’s Safe Conduct.
July 14, 2021 | Rating: 4/4
Kathy Fennessy
Video Librarian Magazine
It’s invaluable as a resource to French films.
August 15, 2020 | Rating: A-
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Bertrand Tavernier takes a deeply personal dive into the impact of French cinema on him and his films.
July 17, 2020
Dustin Chang
ScreenAnarchy
I mention Tavernier’s varied background at the outset because his intimacy with every aspect of movie production, distribution, and exhibition shines through each installment of Journeys Through French Cinema.
May 22, 2020
David Sterritt
Cineaste Magazine
… this Journey is so worth taking. It’s far from over, as well.
December 14, 2017
Ken Eisner
Georgia Straight
Simply as a wallow in black-and-white Gallic romanticism, it’s a treat, but Tavernier also provides good stuff in his commentary.
September 18, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)…
Plot
Filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier explores the history of French cinema, highlighting the great directors, actors, writers, composers, and cinematographers who have contributed to its legacy.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Bertrand Tavernier, the filmmaker and director of “My Journey Through French Cinema,” serves as an engaging guide through the history of French cinema with a personal touch.
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