A new 'Les Mis': This week in French film

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This week on arts24, film critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the latest French cinema releases, starting with a new adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables".

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  • This week on arts24, film critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the latest French cinema releases, starting with a new adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables".
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:12:35 UTC.

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