Cast: Pierre Nay

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Pierre Renoir · Lise Delamare · Louis Jouvet · Léon Larive

Synopsis The Marseillaise (1938) is a cinematic journey inspired by the brief yet impactful Popular Front government, featuring Pierre Renoir as Louis XVI. This film, directed by Jean Renoir, offers a unique perspective from the common people, chronicling the French Revolution...

Direction Gustav Machatý

Cast Hedy Lamarr · Aribert Mog · Zvonimir Rogoz · Leopold Kramer

Synopsis Ecstasy (1933) follows the story of Eva, a young woman who has recently tied the knot with an older man. However, she soon realizes that her husband is fixated on maintaining a rigidly ordered life, leaving little space for emotional...

Direction Alexandre Ryder

Cast Michel Simon · Jeanne Aubert · Jean-Louis Barrault · Arletty

Synopsis Mirages (1938) follows the tale of a renowned performer from the prestigious Les Folies Bergères, who finds herself at a crossroads. Torn between her flourishing career and her deep affection for an engineer, she must navigate the complexities of her...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Jeanne Cheirel · Paul Azaïs · Ghislaine Bru · Marcel André

Synopsis Les filles de la concierge (1934) follows the lives of three sisters, daughters of the humble concierge, Mme Leclerc. Each sister is determined to secure a suitable marriage, with one of them being particularly wealthy. Their mother, however, feels a...

Direction Robert Wiene · Robert Siodmak

Cast Erich von Stroheim · Abel Jacquin · Bernard Lancret · Dita Parlo

Synopsis Ultimatum (1938) delves into the pivotal events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which sparked the onset of the First World War. The narrative centers around a Serbian military officer and his Austrian-born spouse, exploring their complex relationship and...

Direction Léon Poirier

Cast Albert Préjean · Jeanne Marie-Laurent · Suzanne Bianchetti · Hans Brausewetter

Direction Pierre Billon · Robert Wiene

Cast Janine Guise · Roger Tréville · Lucien Callamand · Florelle

Synopsis Venetian Nights (1931) follows the journey of a young woman who, after securing a monetary award from a competition, sets her sights on Venice for a vacation. She employs a secretary, who is actually a wealthy young man in disguise,...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Jean Gabin · Madeleine Renaud · Robert Le Vigan · Edmond Van Daële

Direction Louis Valray

Cast Colette Darfeuil · Samson Fainsilber · Serge Arola · Féral Benga

Synopsis Thirteen Days of Love (1935) follows the tumultuous journey of Eva, a woman grappling with her conflicting emotions. Torn between her deep affection for Jean, a dedicated naval officer, and her intense desire for Dario, a cunning smuggler, Eva finds...

Direction Léon Poirier

Cast Jean Yonnel · Pierre de Guingand · Jacqueline Francell · Alice Tissot

Synopsis The Call (1936) follows the transformative journey of Charles De Foucauld, a man whose early life was marked by adventure and excitement. However, his path takes a dramatic turn as he ultimately responds to the profound and silent call of...

Direction Fyodor Otsep

Cast Viviane Romance · Roger Duchesne · Abel Jacquin · Erich von Stroheim

Synopsis Gibraltar (1938) unfolds in the tense atmosphere of the British naval base in Gibraltar, where a series of mysterious explosions rock the waters. The British military is on high alert, suspecting that there might be a traitor within their ranks....

Direction Nicolas Farkas

Cast Danielle Darrieux · Anton Walbrook · Charles Vanel · Jean Dax

Synopsis I Give My Life (1936) is a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War, where espionage, thrilling action, and a passionate romance intertwine. The story revolves around Russian naval officer Boris Ranewsky and his Japanese wife, Youki,...