Cast: Laurence Badie

Direction René Clément

Cast Georges Poujouly · Brigitte Fossey · Amédée · Laurence Badie

Synopsis Forbidden Games (1952) centers around Paulette (Brigitte Fossey), a young girl of five years old who finds herself orphaned after her parents perish during an aerial bombardment on a civilian convoy. She is taken in by a humble peasant family...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jean Desailly · Françoise Dorléac · Nelly Benedetti · Daniel Ceccaldi

Synopsis The Soft Skin (1964) follows the story of Pierre Lachenay, a renowned publisher and public speaker, who is happily married to Franca and has a young daughter, Sabine. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Nicole, a charming...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Yves Montand · Ingrid Thulin · Geneviève Bujold · Jean Bouise

Synopsis The War Is Over (1966) follows the journey of an aging revolutionary, portrayed by Yves Montand, who grapples with the realization that the struggle for freedom must be handed over to a new generation. Set against the backdrop of France...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Jean-Pierre Kérien · Nita Klein · Jean-Baptiste Thierrée

Synopsis Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) unfolds in the coastal town of Boulogne, where Hélène operates a business selling antique furniture and resides with her stepson, Bernard, who has recently returned from his military service in Algiers. An unexpected...

Direction Vittorio De Sica

Cast Shirley MacLaine · Alan Arkin · Rossano Brazzi · Michael Caine

Synopsis Woman Times Seven (1967) presents a collection of seven vignettes, each exploring the complexities of infidelity and the intricacies of relationships. The stories include "Funeral Possession," where a widow finds unexpected solace at her husband's funeral; "Amateur Night," featuring a...

Direction Gilles Grangier

Cast Fernandel · Danielle Darrieux · Jean-Pierre Marielle · Amarande

Synopsis The Man in the Buick (1968) centers around a charismatic figure known as Mr. Jo, affectionately called "the man with the Buick" by the residents of the quaint town of Honfleur. Despite his charming demeanor, Mr. Jo harbors a dark...

Direction Claude Autant-Lara

Cast Gert Fröbe · Marina Vlady · Robert Hossein · Harry Meyen

Direction Sacha Guitry

Cast Michel Simon · Marguerite Pierry · Laurence Badie · François Guérin

Direction Nicole de Buron

Cast Annie Girardot · Pierre Mondy · Nicole Calfan · Claude Piéplu

Synopsis Take It from the Top (1978) follows the journey of a housewife who finds herself in a monotonous daily routine. Seeking an escape from her mundane life, she decides to pen an erotic novel. To her surprise, the book becomes...

Direction Georges Lampin

Cast Bernard Blier · Suzy Prim · René Blancard · Andrée Clément

Synopsis Suivez cet homme (1953) follows two parallel investigations. The first involves a pawnbroker residing in a dilapidated apartment filled with valuable items. One day, she is found poisoned, leading to suspicions about two individuals: her estranged husband, who was in...

Direction Pierre Chevalier

Cast Micheline Presle · Raymond Pellegrin · Dora Doll · René Sarvil

Synopsis Human Cargo (1954) follows the story of Mario, a reformed criminal who, upon his release from prison, aims to start anew with his wife Geneviève. However, Geneviève has moved on, leaving Mario disillusioned. Seeking revenge, Mario agrees to work for...

Direction Pierre Koralnik

Cast Serge Gainsbourg · Jane Birkin · Paul Nicholas · Curd Jürgens

Synopsis French Intrigue (1970) follows the tale of a hardened American criminal who unexpectedly finds himself captivated by a young woman from an affluent and respected lineage. As their romantic involvement deepens, they become entangled in a web of danger and...

Direction François Leterrier

Cast Marlène Jobert · Philippe Léotard · Daniel Duval · Micheline Presle

Direction Michel Audiard

Cast Jean Carmet · Stéphane Audran · Jane Birkin · Jean-Pierre Marielle

Direction Jean-Claude Brialy

Cast Marie Bell · Jacques Charrier · Catherine Rouvel · Lucienne Bogaert

Synopsis Closed Shutters (1973) follows the story of Adelaide, who, disenchanted with life in Paris, establishes a sanctuary for her female companions in a picturesque Breton harbor. The women enjoy a life of comfort and indulgence, prioritizing their pleasures. However, their...

Direction Claude-Michel Rome

Cast Gérard Jugnot · Valeria Cavalli · Helena Soubeyrand · Sara Martins

Direction Jean Girault

Cast Danielle Darrieux · Jean Richard · Xavier Gélin · Jacqueline Coué

Direction Marcel Blüwal

Cast Jean-Pierre Cassel · Jean Rochefort · Anouk Ferjac · Anne Doat

Synopsis The Marriage of Figaro (TV) (1961) follows the story of Figaro, who is eagerly anticipating his wedding to Suzanne, the Countess's chief maid. However, Count Almaviva, who has developed an interest in Suzanne, plans to seduce her before her marriage....

Direction Gérard Pullicino

Cast Pierre Palmade · Jérémy Kapone · Jean-Marie Bigard · Gwendoline Hamon

Direction Jacques Charon

Cast Rex Harrison · Rosemary Harris · Louis Jourdan · Rachel Roberts

Synopsis A Flea in Her Ear (1968) follows the story of a Frenchwoman, portrayed by Rosemary Harris, who grows suspicious of her lawyer husband, played by Rex Harrison. Believing that he is involved in an extramarital affair, she devises a clever...