Talent François Ozon

Two elderly women walking along a gravel path through an autumnal woodland, carrying baskets.
Review

When Autumn Falls review – another year, another Ozon

by David Jenkins

This lightweight Chabrolian country drama from François Ozon sees an elderly retiree with a complex past trying to do right by her family.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Three women in period costume, one with dark curly hair, one with bright red curly hair, and one with blonde curled hair, standing and conversing.
Review

The Crime is Mine review – Huppert steals the show

by Emily Maskell

François Ozon's first foray into crime comedy boasts bags of charm and a biting feminist edge.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two individuals sitting close together, a woman with dark hair and a man with a beard, both looking towards the camera.
Review

Peter Von Kant

by Juan Barquin

François Ozon fanboys over Fassbinder (again!) with this reimagining of 1972’s The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Elderly man and young woman engaged in close conversation.
Review

Everything Went Fine

by David Jenkins

François Ozon’s adaptation of Emmanuèle Bernheim’s novel focuses on the relationship between a father and daughter.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people on a motorcycle, man and woman wearing red tops and sunglasses, in a rural setting with green fields and blue sky.
Review

Summer of ’85

by Elena Lazic

François Ozon turns back the clock for a sun-kissed gay love story that’s shot through with tragedy.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, one adult and one child, in formal attire, with the adult embracing the child in a comforting gesture.
Review

By the Grace of God

by Phil Concannon

François Ozon serves up his answer to Spotlight in this sobering study of sexual abuse in the Catholic church.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people embracing in a dimly lit room.
Review

L’Amant Double

by Manuela Lazic

This twisty psycho-thriller from François Ozon sees a perplexed young woman dating identical shrinks.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Black and white portrait of two individuals in profile, a man and a woman, both wearing formal attire.
Review

Frantz

by Amy Bowker

A dour monochrome melodrama is the latest from genre-hopping French workhorse, François Ozon.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Man in tan coat holding a baby in a pink blanket on a sofa.
Review

The New Girlfriend

by Craig Williams

François Ozon does it again with this puckish and erotic satire on sexuality and family gender roles.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young woman with long dark hair resting on a white sheet, gazing intently at the camera.
Review

Jeune et Jolie

by David Jenkins

A glassy-eyed and ambiguous portrait of a teenage call-girl from director François Ozon.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman in a red dress standing with a man in a suit, surrounded by other people at what appears to be a formal event or gathering.
Review

In the House

by Adam Woodward

Literary prodigy writes rings around his prof in the spry latest from arty teaser François Ozon.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman in a checked print dress sitting on a pink chaise longue in a richly decorated room with patterned curtains.
Review

Potiche

by Martyn Conterio

A warm-hearted story of a woman’s rise in a man’s world belies a biting satire.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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