Spending the holidays at the cabin? Staying at home, with a little time to yourself at last? Here are a few ideas for evenings when you feel like settling down with a good film or starting a new series.
We’ve chosen films and series that are easy to access in Norway, along with two discoveries that take us to Québec and Belgium.
Keep the audio in French and choose whichever subtitles suit you. And if you don’t understand everything, don’t worry: you’re on holiday!
Dix pour cent, the film: the team gets back together
France · Comedy · Netflix
The agents from Dix pour cent are back. Andréa is now a director, but her lead actor drops out just days before filming begins. She turns to her old team to help save the production.
Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert… Fans of the series will find familiar faces and the complications that make this world so entertaining. A suggestion for anyone who enjoys comedies and a glimpse behind the scenes of the film industry.
The film is available on Netflix in Norway as Call My Agent! The Movie.
Watch Call My Agent! The Movie
Lupin: ready for the next chapter?
France · Series · Suspense · Netflix
Part four arrives on 23 October 2026. A good reason to discover the first three during the holidays, or watch them again if you’ve forgotten where we last left Assane Diop.
Omar Sy plays the thief who borrows his methods from Arsène Lupin to put right an injustice suffered by his father. The disguises, clever tricks and plot twists make it tempting to keep watching.
Already know the story? Try watching a scene with French subtitles. It’s often easier the second time around.
Astérix & Obélix, Le Combat des chefs
France · Animated miniseries · Netflix
Getafix has forgotten the recipe for the magic potion. Bad news for the village, excellent news for the Romans…
Alain Chabat’s adaptation brings back the humour and characters of the comic books. Pick it for a family evening, or simply because you like Asterix. Some of the wordplay goes by quickly, but there’s plenty to enjoy in the animation and the situations too.
On Netflix in Norway, look for Asterix & Obelix: Tvekampen, and remember to select French audio.
En place: a rather unlikely election campaign
France · Series · Comedy · Netflix
A youth worker from the Paris suburbs finds himself running for president, almost against his will. His team will have to learn as they go.
Starring Jean-Pascal Zadi, En place pokes fun at political habits and plays on the contradictions of French society. Give it a try if you enjoy satire and slightly offbeat comedy.
Episodes last around thirty minutes. Handy when you feel like watching something without committing to a long film.
Norwegian title: Rett mann på rett sted.
Intouchables: worth watching again in French
France · Film · Comedy-drama · TV 2 Play
You may well have seen it before. But that’s exactly what could make it a good choice for an evening in French.
François Cluzet plays Philippe, a man who has become paralysed from the neck down, while Omar Sy plays Driss, whom he hires to help him in everyday life. Their unexpected connection develops into a friendship with plenty of room for humour.
If you first watched the film with Norwegian subtitles, why not try a different way this time?
Look for De urørlige on TV 2 Play.
Check viewing options in Norway
A trip to Québec with Mommy
Québec, Canada · Film · Drama · Rent or buy on SF Anytime
There’s a change of mood with this film by Xavier Dolan. A mother is raising her teenage son alone, and his behaviour makes everyday life difficult. A neighbour enters their lives, and a bond develops between the three of them.
Mommy is an intense, sometimes challenging film, with moments of tenderness and often strong language. It’s also a chance to hear the energy of Québec French. Subtitles will be useful, even if your French is already quite good.
Deux jours, une nuit: one weekend to persuade
Belgium · Film · Social drama · Rent or buy on SF Anytime
Sandra is at risk of losing her job. To keep it, she must persuade her colleagues to give up a bonus. She has one weekend to visit them, one by one.
Marion Cotillard leads this film by the Dardenne brothers, which explores each person’s difficulties without offering easy answers. It’s a story that can lead to long conversations after the credits.
Norwegian title: To dager, en natt.
A free option: TV5MONDEplus
If you’d rather browse for yourself, take a look at TV5MONDEplus. The platform offers free films, series, documentaries and magazine programmes from the French-speaking world, with a selection that depends on broadcasting rights in Norway.
A documentary about something that interests you can also be a good way to listen to French without starting a new series.
Enjoy the holidays! If you find a film or series you like, make a note of the title. We’d love to hear about it when classes resume.
