Florian Fromentin

Florian Fromentin—now there’s a guy who’s been quietly slipping into some seriously interesting films. You might’ve caught his name rolling in the credits of The Transporter Refueled back in 2015, that wild, turbo-charged ride through the underbelly of Europe’s criminal world. The whole thing is packed with chaos, car chases, and enough adrenaline to make you forget your popcorn, and Fromentin is right there in the mix, doing his thing. Not exactly your garden-variety action flick—there’s a slickness to it, a sort of unapologetic commitment to style over substance, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing if you’re in the mood for pure escapism. Jump ahead a few years, and suddenly, you’re in the heart of Paris, 13th District (Les Olympiades, Paris 13e). This one couldn’t be more different. It’s all about messy relationships and tangled emotions, with black-and-white visuals that give the city a moody, almost dreamlike vibe. Fromentin pops up here too, switching gears from action to a way more subtle, layered kind of storytelling. The film’s basically a slice of modern life—awkward hookups, complicated friendships, and that weird, restless energy that comes with trying to figure out where you belong. And then there’s Celle que vous croyez (Who You Think I Am) from 2019. Catfishing, identity, the blurry line between reality and fantasy—this one goes deep, poking at the strange stuff people do when they’re lonely or searching for connection. Fromentin’s involvement? Another notch on a résumé that’s starting to look like a highlight reel of French cinema’s quirkiest corners. So yeah, if you’re tracking down interesting new faces in film, keep an eye on this guy.