Little French Cinema

24/03/2026

https://variety.com/2020/film/reviews/a-labordage-review-1203527519/

Link to a review of the next film.

An unlikely trio bond during an impromptu trip to the countryside on a foolhardy romantic mission in Guillaume Brac's endearing comedy.

09/02/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: anyone who would be prepared to help at any of the screenings please contact us via Messenger or e-mail.

09/02/2026

Link to the first film. In future, there will be a link to all films through the page.

Launch reception (Wine and Nibbles) of the 2026 Little French Cinema Season from 6.15pm followed by the screening of Les Trois Mousquetaires

31/01/2026

08/10/2025

Don’t forget it’s the rearranged ’Kompromat ‘ tomorrow at 7.30. Looking forward to seeing you.

15/09/2025

Hi everyone,
Our apologies again for the cancellation of last Thursday’s screening and thanks from all of us for your support and patience.
We had a great turn out for Kompromat, including most of you as LFC season ticket holders. This of course added to the disappointment.

All of the team have been working hard to make amends. None of us wanted to miss this film, particularly ST members, as it was very much part of the season’s offer.
To this end, we have managed to secure another showing, assured and in partnership with the Alliance Francaise and of course with the excellent technical and support teams at Oldham Library.

Kompromat will now be shown Thursday 9th October, starting at 7pm.
Your season ticket will of course be valid then.
Please refer to your programme for further details.

The other two remaining films will be shown as expected:
Au revoir les enfants 2nd October
Délicieux 6th November

Thank you again for your loyalty.
We look forward to seeing you in October.

Little French Cinema team

27/08/2025

” Kompromat” review

Kept me riveted until the very end
The term "kompromat" refers to a form of blackmail used by the Russian authorities to gain leverage over individuals, and it's a concept at the heart of this gripping thriller which is very loosely based on actual events.

Mathieu (Gilles Lellouche), a member of the French institute in Irkutsk, is arrested overnight by the Russian authorities and accused of a crime he did not commit. He soon realizes he is being used as a scapegoat in an elaborate setup orchestrated to frame him for a crime that never happened.

Left alone and isolated with no one to turn to, Mathieu must find a way to prove his innocence and escape. The journey is filled with tense moments as he navigates through corrupt officials, threats of violence, and an atmosphere of despair.

Gilles Lellouche gives a powerful performance in the lead role, conveying Mathieu's emotions with nuance and intensity. His performance is complemented by a top-notch supporting cast, making the movie an engaging experience. The cinematography is also noteworthy as it captures the claustrophobic atmosphere and oppressive mood of the setting.

The themes of KOMPROMAT also have a contemporary immediacy given the currently tense relationships between Russia and other European countries. It tells an important story about a system designed to control and manipulate its citizens and gives us insight into how our liberties can be taken away.

KOMPROMAT did feel a bit too long, but its intricate plot and detailed character development created a compelling narrative that kept me riveted until the very end.

27/08/2025

https://youtu.be/ktlAmBOmcEg?si=rErcdr6zSiSrFtse

Available everywhere January 27http://kompromatfilm.com/Based on incredible true events, Jérome Salle's gripping new espionage thriller depicts the remarkabl...

27/08/2025

An espionage thriller. Thursday 4th September 7.00pm.Tickets available on the door or from Eventbrite.