Lost In Frenchlation

Manon Kerjean, ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn)
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Lost in Frenchlation is a show about contemporary French cinema with a smattering of cinema history. Each Episode Manon Kerjean and ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) talk to directors, actors, and other cinephiles about their latest films. Lost in Frenchlation is first and foremost a cinema club which screens French films with english subtitles in art house theaters in Paris and Greater France. Lost in Frenchlation the Podcast is a collaboration between World Radio Paris and L.I.F the cinema club. https://worldradioparis.org/lost-in-frenchlation/ To find out more about Lost in Frenchlation the cinema club go to: https://lostinfrenchlation.com/

  1. Oct 9

    John Botros: A Cinephile's Guide To Paris

    Today we interview John Botros, comedian, cinephile and content creator. On instagram he is john.bot.ros. He recently started reviewing the cinemas of Paris and making film commentary and criticism on his channel. Hosts Manon Kerjean and ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) chat with John about what cinemas he likes, how he thinks about filmmakers and genre, and what he thinks is special about moviegoing in theaters. For more information on the LOST IN FRENCHLATION Cinema club and to book tickets go to: https://lostinfrenchlation.com Please consider donating to World Radio Paris: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VPUW53TURC24S Episode Notes: John's favorite cinemas in Paris: Cinematheque , La Filmothèque , Le Champo, Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé (For silent films), and Saint Germain Des Prés (Partner cinema of Lost In Frenchlation) John's favorite French Filmmakers: Jacque Tati FAVORITE FILMS: Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, and Playtime We also recommend the documentary called Playtime Story about the making of Playtime.François Truffaut FAVORITE FILMS: The Man Who Loved Women (L'Homme qui aimait les femmes) Louis Malle, FAVORITE FILMS: Viva Maria!, Elevator To The Gallows Jacques Audiard, FAVORITE FILMS: The Beat My Heart Skipped, On My Lips Claire Denis, FAVORITE FILMS: High Life, Stars At Noon Agnes Varda, Vagabond

    John Botros: A Cinephile's Guide To Paris

  2. Sep 25

    Staff Picks: French Films Our Interns Swear By

    On this episode Alex Brook Lynn (ARBL Murray) and Manon Kerjean talk to the Lost in Frenchlation interns about their favorite French films to get us started in the new fall season of French film watching. Manon will also introduce some exciting news and new films coming up at the Lost in Frenchlation Cinema Club like the new partner theater at Le Saint Germain Des Pres, and the films she is excited to screen in the coming months. A list of the films we discuss in this episode. Staff Pick: Lleyton Hughes, La Haine Hatred'; released in the United States as Hate) is a 1995 French social thriller film written, co-edited, and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. Starring Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé and Saïd Taghmaoui, the film chronicles a day and night in the lives of three friends from a poor immigrant neighborhood in the suburbs of Paris. Staff Pick: Alejandra Gonzalez, Le Bonheur Le Bonheur ("Happiness") is a 1965 French drama film directed by Agnès Varda. It is associated with the French New Wave, and won two awards at the 15th Berlin International Film Festival, including the Jury Grand Prix. The film is about a man with a wife, kids, and a mistress. Staff Pick: Rosemary Ho, L'evenement Happening (French: L'Événement) is a 2021 French film, set in the 1960s directed by Audrey Diwan. The film stars Anamaria Vartolomei as Anne, who experiences the emotionally and physically traumatic process of obtaining an abortion in France before it was legalized. Staff Pick: Dearbhail Kent, L'histoire de Soulymane Souleymane's Story (French: L'Histoire de Souleymane), is a 2024 French film directed by Boris Lojkine. The film stars Abou Sangaré as Souleymane, an immigrant from Guinea working for a food delivery service in Paris. Staff Pick: Altuğ Kaan PAÇACI, Zero Conduite Zero for Conduct (French: Zéro de conduite) is a 1933 French featurette directed by Jean Vigo. The film draws extensively on Vigo's boarding school experiences to depict a repressive and bureaucratised educational establishment in which surreal acts of rebellion occur, reflecting Vigo's anarchist view of childhood. The title refers to a mark the boys would get which prevented them from going out on Sundays. For more information on screening with Lost in Frenchlation visit: https://lostinfrenchlation.com

    Staff Picks: French Films Our Interns Swear By

  3. Jun 5

    Cannes 2026 Wrap Up and Recommendations

    Welcome to our Cannes 2026 Wrap up recommendations with screenwriter, composer, and podcaster, Youri Rebeko. ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) chats with Youri about what it's like to be a member of the press at Cannes, and how he felt about this years' selections. Youri has been reporting during Cannes for La Perch Podcast, a French language pod about cinema. In This Episode- Films Discussed: The Electric Kiss - Dir, Pierre Salvadori French period comedy opening the festival this year. Fjord - Dir. Cristian Mungiu Social Commentary, winner of Palme d'Or Youri Recommandation * The Black Ball - Dir. Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi A Period Film about gay men through several periods of history. Youri Recommandation * A Man Of His Time - Dir. Emmanuel Marre A Period film about compliance in the workplace during the Nazi Occupation in France. Youri Recommandation *

    Cannes 2026 Wrap Up and Recommendations

  4. May 18

    A History of Queer French Cinema with David Gerstner

    The History of Queer French Cinema with David A. Gerstner This June, Paris gets a queer‑film takeover: David A. Gerstner is guest‑curating the Lost in Frenchlation screening series across art‑house theaters for Pride Month — all films shown with English subtitles. Want the perfect primer before you dive in? This episode is it. More Info on Tickets and Program HERE. David A. Gerstner is our brilliant guide: a published historian of cinema, professor at CUNY, and the author of multiple books and scholarly articles on film and queer culture. His sharp knowledge, warm humor, and infectious enthusiasm turn film history into a lively, unmissable ride. Hosts Alex Brook Lynn (ARBL Murray) and Manon Kerjean sit down with David to trace the stories of queer filmmakers and films in France across the 20th century. Read David's short essay on this series here. David A. Gerstner is a Professor of Cinema Studies at the City University of New York, Chevalier d’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and a prolific author of essays and writings on cinema, and queer culture. He is the author of 'Queer Imaginings: On Writing and Cinematic Friendship (2023)' and 'Christophe Honore: A Critical Introduction.' David's sharp knowledge, warm humor, and infectious enthusiasm make film history feel like the best kind of story, told by a friend in a cozy cafe somewhere.. From the Episode: Notable filmmakers: Germaine Dulac, Christophe Honoré, Jean Epstein, Jacqueline Audry David's short essay on the series: Queer French Cinema: A Historical Sketch A few of David's books on Thrift Books For further reading on Queer culture during the Vichy occupation of France David recommends: Denis Quinqueton. ÉTUDE Loi du 6 août 1942. Richard Plant. The Pink Triangle: The Nazi War Against Homosexuals.

    A History of Queer French Cinema with David Gerstner

  5. Apr 18

    The Lost Films of Alexandre Trannoy in L'Oeuvre invisible

    This time on Lost in Frenchlation we talk with Vladimir Rodionov about his documentary which has been 15 years in the making. Vladmire and his co-director Avril Tembouret spent 15 years searching for any footage from a man who worked with famous actors, who shot a lot of projects but the films themselves never materialized and the footage, if there ever was, is lost without a trace. L'Oeuvre invisible traces the life of Alexandre Trannoy, an enigmatic filmmaker who, despite a 30 year career, never completed a single film. Through archives, interviews, and production traces, the doc attempts to understand this Don Quixote of cinema. This is the second time we Vladimir has been on the show. last time he was introducing a very different kind of film for Valentine's Day called ANGES & CIE, a romantic comedy about how angels guide people through and to love. L'Oeuvre invisible on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39398831/ Find out more about the cinema club Lost In Frenchlation on https://lostinfrenchlation.com/ Donate to World Radio Paris Here: https://worldradioparis.org/donate/ You can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

    The Lost Films of Alexandre Trannoy in L'Oeuvre invisible

  6. Apr 10

    The Women of Paris Fashion in 'Couture' with Alice Winocour

    On this episode of Lost in Frenchlation, today we are talking to Alice Wincour who directed 'Couture' starring Angelina Jolie. It’s an intimate and artful look at some of the women behind Paris Fashion Week. Angelina Jolie plays a women named Maxine who is an indie horror director. Her career is about to take off, she is directing a film for a big Fashion House during Paris Fashion Week and has more opportunities on the horizon. She is suddenly diagnosed with a fast moving cancer. As the week progresses Maxine's story intersects with a model from South Sudan, a make up artist struggling to find her place, and a seamstress in love with the art of costume. This episode is hosted by Alex Brook Lynn and Manon Kerjean. This is the 2nd time Alice has been on the show. Check out her last episode here: For the film Revoir Paris about the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris. https://rss.com/podcasts/lost-in-frenchlation/2463061/ Couture on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34688195/ Find out more about the cinema club Lost In Frenchlation on https://lostinfrenchlation.com/ You can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Donate to World Radio Paris Here: https://worldradioparis.org/donate/

    The Women of Paris Fashion in 'Couture' with Alice Winocour

  7. Feb 23

    Romantic French Socialism and An Architect Gone Mad in New Film 'The Great Arch'

    A period film with all the juicy modern Paris architecture gossip! In this episode of Lost in Frenchlation, hosts ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) and Manon Kerjean are excited to delve into the film L'Inconnu de la Grande Arche or The Great Arche with director, Stéphane Demoustier. The film takes place in the 1980s and is based on the true story about the building of The Great Arch at La Défense in Paris. It was to be a great achievement among The Grands Projects of socialist President Francois Mitterrand, It was to become a part of the great views of Paris and to add to the sight line from the Arc de Triomphe. A Danish Architect, named Johan Otto von Spreckelson won a design competition and was awarded the project. His insistence on perfection and his clear vision butted up against the compromises needed in French bureaucracy, and of course in the mid eighties the realities of private interest eroding the sanctity of public projects. Under the weight of circumstance one man goes mad with his ambitions for lasting art and architecture. The film is based on the 2016 novel Le Grande Arche by Lawrence Cossé. Please consider donating to World Radio Paris so we can continue to make these radio shows and podcasts https://worldradioparis.org/donate/ For more information on Lost in Frenchlation, visit https://lostinfrenchlation.com

    Romantic French Socialism and An Architect Gone Mad in New Film 'The Great Arch'

  8. Feb 13

    Valentine’s Day Special: Vladimir Rodionov on Anges & Cie

    In this episode of Lost in Frenchlation, hosts ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) and Manon Kerjean sit down with filmmaker Vladimir Rodionov at the Luminor Theater during a special Valentine’s Day screening of his romantic comedy Anges & Cie (Angels & Company / Angels Inc.). Set in a world where everyone has a personal angel, the film treats love like a workplace: angels are assigned “clients,” they follow you through every awkward, intimate moment, and they try (sometimes badly) to steer your life from above. At the center are two almost-lovers who keep colliding and missing each other, while their angels clash like rivals in a buddy comedy. But what happens when a few angels go off-script and decide to let love get messy on its own? Vladimir breaks down the long road of making a first feature (nearly a decade from idea to release), why he’s obsessed with “high concept” premises you can sum up in one sentence (“what if angels were real?”), and how he built a world where angels operate like a bureaucratic company: hovering behind you, influencing choices, and sometimes giving truly terrible advice. The conversation goes deeper than the rom-com label: intuition vs. destiny, “signs” that kept him going while the film was hard to finance/cast, whether a darker sequel could exist, and how love can be a surprise that pulls you outside your bubble. They also talk about modern romance in the age of apps (love as an “algorithm” vs. chaos), how movies shape the way we understand love, and what French cinema offers beyond couple-dom: friendship, empathy, and stories for anyone spending Valentine’s Day solo. Please consider donating to World Radio Paris so we can continue to make these radio shows and podcasts https://worldradioparis.org/donate/ For more information on Lost in Frenchlation, visit https://lostinfrenchlation.com

    Valentine’s Day Special: Vladimir Rodionov on Anges & Cie
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Lost in Frenchlation is a show about contemporary French cinema with a smattering of cinema history. Each Episode Manon Kerjean and ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) talk to directors, actors, and other cinephiles about their latest films. Lost in Frenchlation is first and foremost a cinema club which screens French films with english subtitles in art house theaters in Paris and Greater France. Lost in Frenchlation the Podcast is a collaboration between World Radio Paris and L.I.F the cinema club. https://worldradioparis.org/lost-in-frenchlation/ To find out more about Lost in Frenchlation the cinema club go to: https://lostinfrenchlation.com/

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  • Creator
    Manon Kerjean, ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn)
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Manon Kerjean, ARBL Murray
  • Show Website
    Lost In Frenchlation

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