TV5MONDE Launches on Comcast Xfinity X1

TV5MONDE USA and TV5MONDE Cinema on Demand are now available for viewers to live stream on Comcast Xfinity X1 and the Xfinity Stream TV app and portal on mobile devices, computers, and Roku devices in the home.

This brings TV5MONDE into new markets such as ATLANTA and Salt Lake City, among others, for the first time.

Viewers will be able to access a variety of French films, TV series and more by using voice commands such as "International" to go directly to the International destination on Xfinity on Demand, which includes TV5MONDE. This international package is available for only $6.99 per month, and can be added to a customer's Xfinity TV subscription by visiting the International destination on X1, going to https://www.xfinity.com/international.

TV5MONDE USA:

Meurtres à Aix-en-Provence - (Murder in Aix-en-Provence) (English ST)

(Crime, 2017. Film)

Premieres June 10th at 11:00 pm ET/ 8:00 pm PT

In Aix-en-Provence, a mysterious murderer sets out to fulfill Nostradamus' prophecies. After a corpse is found in a cathedral crypt, Police chief Anne Guidicelli teams up with her estranged step-sister, the historian Pauline Dorval, an expert on Nostradamus. Crime drama stars César nominated actress Andréa Ferréol.

Meurtres à Orléans - (Murders in Orléans) (English ST)

(Crime, 2018. Film)

Premieres June 17th at 11:00 pm ET/ 8:00 pm PT

It is the last day of a festival celebrating Joan of Arc in Orleans. During a street parade of costumed actors, a young woman playing Joan of Arc is killed by an arrow, the same wound that the heroine received in 1429. Chaos erupts when police captains Charlotte Marat and Philippe Cransac decide to investigate. Crime drama stars César nominated actor Damien Jouillerot.

Couvre-feu - (Curfew) (English ST)

(Thriller, 2017. Film)

Premieres June 22nd at 8:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm PT

After a horrific car accident, Valentine decides to forgo her physiotherapy at a seaside resort. Her therapy session begins to go awry as soon as she hears a woman's muffled screams for help. Thriller stars César nominated actor Robin Renucci.

À livre ouvert - (A Open Book) (English ST)

(Drama, 2014. TV Series)

Premieres June 26th at 11:00 pm ET/ 8:00 pm PT

Michèle Favrod is excited to be taking over for her ex-boss as manager of a local library. However, she quickly becomes disheartened due to the ageing buildings, falling visitor numbers and issues concerning the acquisition of rare books.

Crime dans les alpilles - (Murder in Maussane) (English ST)

(Crime, 2017. Film)

Premieres June 29th at 8:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm PT

In a Provencal village, a mill owner's wife is murdered. It soon becomes clear that the oil-producing sector is controlled by a handful of families who are in ruthless competition, stopping at nothing to further their own interests or get revenge. But could they go as far as murder? Crime drama stars César nominated actress Florence Pernel.

TV5MONDE Cinema on Demand:

Les habitants - (France)

(Documentary, 2015. Film)

Available Friday, June 8th until Thursday, September 6th

Documentarist Raymond Depardon sets off on a three-month journey across France, stopping in small towns and inviting strangers on the street to discuss their experiences following the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks.

More on these programs from TV5MONDE USA and TV5MONDE Cinema on Demand are available for viewers to live stream on Comcast Xfinity X1 by clicking here for additional details: https://www.xfinity.com/international.

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