The periphery of the French capital is more vital than ever, and its creativity and dynamism have blurred old boundaries.

Mohamed Hefzy, the influential Egyptian producer, is teaming with France's Valerie Garcia on a dramedy series set in the Parisian fashion world.

France faces an Oscar dilemma between Richard Linklater’s "Nouvelle Vague” and Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning “It Was Just an Accident.” ...