Thanks to a partnership between TV5MONDE and SIFF Film Festival, some of the latest 2016 releases such as The Outsider, starring François-Xavier Demaison, Ville-Marie starring Monica Bellucci, Irreplaceable starring François Cluzet are available on VoD through November 25^th. 

TV5MONDE USA, America’s only 24/7 French language entertainment channel, has partnered with the Seattle Film festival French Cinema Now. The official selection is now available via TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand through Friday, November 25^th and features new francophone cinema from seasoned directors such as Christophe Barratier, Thomas Lilti and Robert Guédiguian.  TV5MONDE subscribers throughout the US on Comcast Xfinity and Verizon FIOS (including TV5MONDE COD on Verizon FIOS now available in New York) will be able to watch the films directly on the TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand service at no extra cost.

Among the many films available on TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand:

• Cigarettes et Chocolat Chaud – (The Fabulous Patars, Drama, 2016)

Stars César nominated actor Gustave Kervern as Denis Patar, a loving but overworked single father who is struggling to raise a pair of boisterous young daughters while working two jobs. Chaos erupts when a social worker threatens to take away custody of Denis’ children after numerous occasions of discovering them at the local police station and searching the streets for food. 

• Irreplaceable (Drama, 2016)

Stars César award-winning actor François Cluzet as Jean-Pierre Werner, a well-known doctor, who’s recognized by his community for not only caring for his patients beyond their physical well-being but also being a cherished friend. One day his life drastically changes when he discovers that he has a life-threatening disease that could destroy his career. To ensure that the people in his community are properly cared for a young doctor steps up to take his place.

• The Outsider (Drama, 2016)

This drama created by Oscar nominated director Christophe Barratier retells the story about France’s greatest financial scandal. When Jerome Kerviel, a 31-year-old trader steals 50 billion euros from Societe Generale, a multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in Paris, all of his employers turn a blind eye to his schemes. This chronicle follows Jerome from his first day working as a middle office worker at the Societe Generale's to the unraveling of one of the biggest bank heists Europe has ever witnessed. 

• Les Ogres – (Ogres, Drama, 2016)

A family drama following a traveling theatre company whose adventures are never in short supply as they share everything – work, friendship, and even the occasional drunken affair. This film stars two-time César award-winning actress Adèle Haenel. 

• L’échappée Belle – (Eva & Leon, Drama, 2015)

This charming and heart-warming story chronicles the unlikely friendship between a 35 year old free-spirited woman and a 10-year-old orphan. Although they live two completely different lives – one a privileged childless unmarried woman while the other is a parentless child living in an orphanage – their bond is indestructible.

• Peur de Rien – (Paris, Drama, 2015)

Director Danielle Arbid's semi-autobiographical film which loosely recounts her experiences as a student. This tale follows Lina, a beautiful 18 year old Lebanese college student who relocates to her uncle’s home in Paris to continue her studies at a French University. With no money and no home, Lina is forced to fend for herself after her uncle tries to rape her. Chaos erupts after Lina is forced to resort to stealing and manipulating people in order to survive. 

• Ville-Marie (Drama, 2015)

This drama follows Sophie, a successful European actress who travels to Montreal to shoot a new movie and to reconnect with her 21 year old son. Right after Sophie’s arrival, Thomas witnesses a young woman walk directly into oncoming traffic, changing his fate forever. This film stars César nominated actress Monica Bellucci.

• Une Histoire de Fou – (Don't Tell Me the Boy Was Mad, Drama, 2015)

Set in late 1970s, this drama follows Aram Alexandrian, a young Armenian rebel who discovers that a Turkish minister has ordered the evacuation of Armenia. Seeking revenge, Aram decides to bomb a foreign ambassador's car in Paris after the police are pressured by Turkish officials to shut down an Armenian memorial service. Chaos erupts when Aram’s militant attacks begins to turn a number of innocent people into collateral damage. 

• Go Home (Drama, 2015)

This drama follows Nada, a young woman who is returning to Lebanon, her home country after spending numerous years in France with her family. Once back inside of her old and deserted family home, she begins to uncover the mystery behind her grandfather’s death and his involvement in the Lebanese civil war. 

For more information about TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand, please visit tv5mondecinemausa.com.