The 2025 Cannes Film Festival featured two new French films, "The Richest Woman in the World" and "It Was Better Tomorrow," offering audiences compelling stories and impressive performances.
"The Richest Woman in the World," directed by Thierry Klifa, is a comedy-drama inspired by the Bettencourt affair. It stars Isabelle Huppert as an influential businesswoman and Laurent Lafitte as an ambitious writer and photographer. The film is scheduled for national release on October 29, 2025.
Vinciane Millereau's debut film, "It Was Better Tomorrow," is a comedy about a couple from the 1950s transported to 2024, facing the challenges of the modern world, starring Didier Bourdon and Elsa Zylberstein. It is set to be released in theaters on October 8, 2025.
These films highlight the richness and diversity of French cinema in 2025, providing unique perspectives on contemporary and historical themes.