French Cinémathèque: L'Inconnu du Lac

Event begins at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET

One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents French Cinémathèque – a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films from January – December, 2025. AF Chapter members worldwide can enjoy the monthly selection on specified streaming platforms followed by a free hosted discussion in English with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic of Variety. 

Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France. Looking for a particular French film or show? Search our comprehensive database to find out if it’s streaming in the US and where. Not sure what to watch (as long as it’s French!)? See what’s new and what’s popular from France, or browse our curated content – there’s a new themed collection every month. From the classics of the French New Wave to the latest series, the French page on Telescope is a home for fans of French film and TV.

July 2025: L'Inconnu du Lac / Stranger by the Lake (2013)
Director Alain Guiraudie
Starring Pierre Deladonchamps, Christophe Paou, Patrick d'Assumçao, Jérôme Chappatte

It's summertime at the popular cruising spot for men, tucked away on the shores of a lake. Franck quickly falls in love with Michel, an attractive, potent, and lethally dangerous man. Although he knows this, he decides to live out his passion anyway, leading to potentially life-threatening results.

Discussions will usually take place on the fourth Monday of each month. Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.