5 Underrated French Sci-Fi Movies

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France's movie industry has a long-spanning history dating back to over 100 years. Naturally, it contains films in every possible genre out there. However, unbeknownst to many, French cinema has tons of old sci-fi classics both in novel form and movies worth watching.

Indeed, whether it’s La Jetée’s 28 minutes of still photography, or the groundbreaking silent beauty of Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon), French sci-fi has carefully found its place in the hearts of the genre’s fans. From animation to modern special effects, there’s bound to be something for everyone who’s willing to immerse themselves in these fascinating worlds at the expense of some subtitles.

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René Laloux’s best-known work is the sci-fi classicLa Planète Sauvage (Fantastic Planet), an experimental animated film that’s more on the quieter side, and whose animation seems more in tune with the 70s. What makes Gandahar special is its more traditional setting of clashing species, foreign invaders, and a bit of time travel, as well as an art style that makes it possible to appreciate the mysterious planet even more.

Overall, the contrasting techniques used in each of his masterpieces only makes Laloux’s versatility more impressive. The English version of Gandahar is missing the original’s music and has a scene edited due to what was perceived as sexual content at the time. All things considered, it’s best to stick with the original French cut.

Eclipsed by its American counterparts when it came out, April and the Extraordinary World’s plot plays on an alternate take on human history. In this version of the world, France’s last emperor, Napoleon III, was killed during his reign, preventing the Franco-Prussian war.