More than Yesterday, Less than Tomorrow

Dir. Laurent Achard, 1998, France, 86min, DCP
Starring Mireille Roussel, Pascal Cervo, Martin Mihelich, Laetitia Legrix, Lily Boulogne, Daniel Isoppo, Zakariya Gouram, Alexis Perret, Vincent Martin

French writer-director Laurent Achard, who passed away at sixty in March 2024, left behind a notable body of work, including two feature films, documentaries, and shorts. While international commentators may have overlooked his contributions, discerning French critics regarded him as a worthy successor to esteemed filmmakers such as Jean Renoir, Maurice Pialat, and John Ford. His debut feature, Plus qu’hier, moins que demain, is a profoundly poignant portrayal of a disconcerting family reunion and has been hailed as one of the most potent films depicting the impact of ambient violence on children. This rare screening allows American audiences to acquaint themselves with this unsung luminary of French cinema.