A three-hour "Les Misérables" with thriller tension

The release Manon Kerjean opens with is a fresh screen take on Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables". Vincent Lindon plays Jean Valjean, with Tahar Rahim facing him as Inspector Javert. At three hours, the epic brings thriller-like tension to the familiar classic.

Judith Godrèche adapts Annie Ernaux

"A Girl's Story" is Judith Godrèche's adaptation of Annie Ernaux's autobiographical novel about a young woman's traumatic sexual experience in 1958. Godrèche casts her own daughter, Tess Barthélemy, in the starring role. The film was presented at Cannes this year.

Isabelle Huppert as an extra hoping to be noticed

"All About Corinne" is Marc Fitoussi's playful comedy, starring Isabelle Huppert as a film extra desperately hoping to be noticed. Fitoussi built the film on his own 2009 documentary about extras, and it takes a sharp look at the hierarchy of the film industry.

Lumière Festival: the Coen brothers honoured in Lyon

French cinema takes over Lyon from October 10 to 18, when the Lumière Festival brings screenings and masterclasses to the city. On this year's programme:

• •The Lumière Award, going to Joel and Ethan Coen
• •A masterclass with Agnès Jaoui
• •A new series about pioneering filmmaker Alice Guy
• •Anniversary screenings of "A Man and a Woman" and "Betty Blue"