The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan (Les trois mousquetaires: D’Artagnan), dir. Martin Bourbulon – from April 6
A fresh movie take on Alexandre Dumas’s classic adventure novel reimagines the tale around the era of the three valiant musketeers, with D’Artagnan stepping forward as a central figure in his own journey. The film features a stellar lineup of French cinema icons, including Vincent Cassel, Eva Green, Louis Garrel, and Romer Duris, delivering a commanding ensemble performance that anchors the story in a modern sensibility while honoring the swashbuckling spirit of the original saga.
Martin Bourboulon, the director guiding this new incarnation of Dumas’s tale, has already demonstrated his capacity for ambitious period storytelling with Eiffel and is setting the stage for a forthcoming continuation, The Three Musketeers: Milady, which will expand on D’Artagnan’s adventures and the broader world of intrigue surrounding the musketeers.
“Magic Services Bureau” (“Portable Door”), dir. Geoffrey Walker – April 6
In a twist that fuses fantasy with office life, Christoph Waltz’s character emerges as a formidable presence for IT professionals and modern workers alike. What begins as a routine assignment quickly spirals into a confrontation with demons from both the literal and the magical realms, as the team confronts forces beyond ordinary memory and mundane responsibilities.
Centered on two ambitious interns who land a job at a mysterious London firm, the story gradually reveals that their tasks extend far beyond clerical duties. They find themselves facing a battle powered by imagination, resourcefulness, and steadfast teamwork, where magic and clever problem-solving become the key tools in their survival.
“Personal Life” (“Love Life”), dir. Koji Fukada – from April 6
This intimate Japanese drama-poem explores how time’s currents can intrude on the present and shape what might come next. Taeko, who shares a quiet life with her husband and son, is suddenly confronted by the return of her ex-husband Makoto, a deaf man who can no longer hear certain aspects of everyday life. Makoto’s needs pull Taeko into a collision of past and present, with consequences that unfold in surprising ways.
The film, highlighted at the Venice Film Festival last year, captivated critics and audiences alike with its lyrical pacing and humane gaze on fragile relationships, offering a deeply felt meditation on memory, forgiveness, and the quiet power of human connection.
“Retour à Séoul” (“Return to Seoul”), dir. Davi Chow – from April 13
An Asian centerpiece at the April box office and a featured selection in Cannes’s Un Certain Regard program, Return to Seoul follows a 25-year-old Korean woman who grew up in a French foster family as she returns to her homeland. The journey becomes a personal voyage through time and memory as she searches for her biological roots and wrestles with questions of identity and belonging.
The Waves, directed by Mikhail Brashinsky – from April 13
reflections on grief, healing, and belonging take center stage as the film follows a man who, after a devastating loss, abandons his former life. He must navigate solitude and the pull of the world he left behind. In time, he discovers a new sense of home, love, and purpose, even as he weighs the possibility that his new path might be a mistake or a revelation about where true power and peace reside.
The drama invites viewers to consider how home is defined, how power is found, and whether the quiet spaces we seek can truly offer the answers we crave.
“Land of Alcarras” (“Alcarràs”), dir. Carla Simón – from April 16
This Catalan drama centers on a close-knit farming family tending peaches in a small village. When the patriarch dies, a powerful dispute over land and livelihood erupts, threatening to unravel generations of shared history. The film uses Chekhovian resonance to highlight how fertile ground represents more than harvests; it stands as a symbol of happiness, resilience, and the precariousness of everyday life in a changing world.
Challenge, director Klim Shipenko – from April 20
A sweeping space-set drama that follows Zhenya, a surgeon tasked with a perilous mission on a space station. The physical ordeal is matched by internal battles—fear, hesitation, and the pressure to perform under impossible conditions. As the mission intensifies, Zhenya must summon courage and resolve to save lives when every choice matters, proving that resilience can illuminate the darkest moments.
Misanthrope, director Damian Sifreon – from April 20
Inspired by the pulse of urban thrillers, this New Year’s Eve-set chase unfolds in Baltimore as a killer roams a city in fear. A courageous team led by Shailene Woodley and Ben Mendelsohn pursues a cunning adversary through a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game. The film balances brisk pacing with psychological tension, delivering a tense, edge-of-seat experience.
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth: A Portrait in Part(s)), dir. Roger Michell – from April 20
This intimate documentary portraits the long arc of Queen Elizabeth II, using hundreds of hours of archival footage to chart a life that spanned major historical epochs. The lens invites viewers to see the queen not as a distant symbol, but as a living person—capable of warmth, doubt, and decisive leadership—who inspired millions with her steadiness and humanity.
“More than people” (“Simulant”), dir. April Mullen – from April 27
Set in a near future where androids blend with everyday life, this sci-fi thriller centers on a widow named Faye who discovers unsettling behavior in her android companion, hinting at the irreversible nature of future events. The cast includes Sam Worthington, Simu Liu, and Jordana Brewster, bringing a blend of action, emotion, and suspense to a thought-provoking premise about loss and technology.