The plan was to catch up on lingering emails and get some marching orders sent while crossing the Atlantic but while in the new releases section I noticed French actress Léa Drucker pop up in a promo for a film that I hadn’t heard of. I was about to click on the description for Dossier 137 but decided it was best to order lunch and get on with my work. Or maybe not? While drinks were being poured I got on with my correspondence but also decided to watch the trailer of Drucker’s film as we crossed what must have been the western coast of Ireland.

Without giving too much away, it’s a gritty cop film about the internal affairs investigation division and the complexity (bureaucratic and otherwise) of a case from a gilets jaunes protest. I hit play and can highly recommend it if you’re looking for something to watch at your local review cinema or on the sofa this eve. As the credits rolled, I was reminded that it has been Air France and not Apple TV, Amazon or Netflix that has offered up some of the best films that I’ve watched over the past three years. Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san (The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store), Novembre and Pas des Vagues (The Good Teacher) should all be on your viewing list if you’ve not managed to catch them yet.

People crisscross the world to attend film festivals, design biennales and art fairs but, if you choose the correct carrier, some of the best in contemporary culture can be found in the seatback in front of you. Happy viewing dear reader. 

– Tyler Brûlé

Love that Tyler Brûlé holds a detailed knowledge of various passenger aircraft, calling out elderly 777s, and 300s. Along with vintage and brand new Air France Airbuses. Easy to dismiss in-flight film selections, but the right airline can surface some treasures.

Read the whole piece here.

Tyler Brûlé, “Why the Indignity of 05.25 Is Redeemed by the Right Airline,” Monocle, The Faster Lane, April 26, 2026, https://monocle.com/the-faster-lane/why-the-indignity-of-05-25-is-redeemed-by-the-right-airline/.