Cast: Jean-François Balmer

Direction Robert Enrico · Richard T. Heffron

Cast Klaus Maria Brandauer · Jane Seymour · François Cluzet · Jean-François Balmer

Synopsis The French Revolution (1989) chronicles the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, beginning with King Louis XVI's decision to summon the Estates-General in 1789 to address France's financial crisis. The film's initial segment unfolds from 1789 to August 10, 1792,...

Direction François Ozon

Cast Fabrice Luchini · Ernst Umhauer · Kristin Scott Thomas · Emmanuelle Seigner

Synopsis In the House (2012) follows the story of a sixteen-year-old student who cleverly inserts himself into the home of a classmate from his literature class, documenting his experiences in essays for his French teacher. The teacher, initially captivated by the...

Direction Chantal Akerman

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Myriam Boyer · Fanny Cottençon · Lio

Direction Leos Carax

Cast Leos Carax · Denis Lavant · Kateryna Yuspina · Nastya Golubeva Carax

Synopsis It's Not Me (2024) offers an intimate self-portrait of the director, delving into his extensive body of work. The film takes a non-linear approach to explore over four decades of the filmmaker's cinematic journey, providing a unique and personal retrospective.

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Bernard Giraudeau · Elsa Zylberstein · Jean-Luc Bideau · Jean-François Balmer

Direction Bong Joon-ho · Leos Carax · Michel Gondry

Cast Yû Aoi · Yosiyoshi Arakawa · Jean-François Balmer · Julie Dreyfus

Synopsis Tokyo! (2008) is an anthology film that explores the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the city through three distinct short films. In the first segment, a young woman grappling with feelings of insignificance undergoes a profound transformation. The second segment...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Michel Serrault · François Cluzet · Jean-François Balmer

Synopsis The Swindle (1997) follows the story of Betty and Victor, a dynamic duo of con artists who navigate the world of deception and trickery. One fateful day, Betty introduces Maurice, the treasurer of a prominent multinational corporation, into their scheme....

Direction Alain Corneau

Cast Yves Montand · Carole Laure · Marie Dubois · Jean-François Balmer

Synopsis The Threat (1977) centers around Savin (Yves Montand), a man who has spent many years overseeing a trucking business for his lover, Dominique (Marie Dubois). As Savin prepares to depart from Dominique to be with a woman who is expecting...

Direction Leos Carax

Cast Denis Lavant · Edith Scob · Kylie Minogue · Michel Piccoli

Synopsis Holy motors (2012) follows the enigmatic Monsieur Oscar through a single day, as he transitions from one identity to another. He embodies various personas, including a powerful businessman, a cold-blooded killer, a destitute beggar, a grotesque creature, and a devoted...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Jean-François Balmer · Christophe Malavoy · Lucas Belvaux

Synopsis Madame Bovary (1991) follows the captivating Isabelle Huppert as the doomed protagonist in this adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's renowned French novel. Huppert portrays Emma Bovary, a discontented spouse of a rural physician, who yearns to be immersed in the glamorous...

Direction Joël Séria

Cast Sylvie Testud · Jean-François Balmer · Bruno Lochet · Héléna Noguerra

Synopsis Mumu (2010) follows the transformative journey of Roger, an 11-year-old boy in 1947, who is sent to a small boarding school in a rural village as a last resort to avoid reformatory. Roger, known for his mischievous behavior and lack...

Direction Michel Deville

Cast Jean-Louis Trintignant · Jean-Pierre Cassel · Romy Schneider · Jane Birkin

Synopsis Love at the Top (1974) is a cynical tragicomedy that delves into the varied expressions of love during the era of the sexual revolution. The story centers around Nicholas Mallet, an unassuming and introverted bank employee who, in a bold...

Direction Pierre Schoendoerffer

Cast Donald Pleasence · Patrick Catalifo · Jean-François Balmer · Ludmila Mikael

Synopsis Diên Biên Phú (1992) follows the gripping journey of an American journalist who becomes an eyewitness to the intense 57-day conflict at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam. The film delves into the fierce struggle between the French...

Direction Philippe de Broca

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Philippe Noiret · Jean-François Balmer · Jacques François

Synopsis The African (1983) follows the journey of a travel agent who ventures to the heart of Africa with a vision to establish a luxurious resort hotel. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with her gruff...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Isabelle Huppert · François Berléand · Patrick Bruel · Thomas Chabrol

Synopsis Comedy Of Power (2006) follows Magistrate Jeanne Charmant as she navigates a highly intricate case involving the embezzlement of public funds. The defendant is the head of a prominent industrial corporation. As her investigation deepens, Jeanne uncovers the vast scope...

Direction Edouard Molinaro

Cast Fabrice Luchini · Manuel Blanc · Sandrine Kiberlain · Michel Piccoli

Direction Patricia Mazuy

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Jean-Pierre Kalfon · Simon Reggiani · Jean-François Balmer

Synopsis The King's Daughters (2000) chronicles the journey of Madame de Maintenon, who ascends from modest origins to become a favored courtesan at the royal court. Her influence grows, leading to her marriage with King Louis XIV. Leveraging the king's support,...

Direction Jacob Berger

Cast André Dussollier · Isabelle Caillat · Karim Saleh · Felipe Castro

Direction Claude-Michel Rome

Cast Claire Borotra · Jean-François Balmer · Michel Jonasz · Claire Chazal

Synopsis Le Mort de la plage (TV) (2018) follows the story of Captain Eloïse Gentil, a detective from the Caen police force, who has been estranged from her father Robert, a World War II specialist, for two decades. Their paths cross...

Direction Georges Lautner

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Georges Géret · Jean-François Balmer · Claude Brosset

Synopsis Cop or Hood (1979) follows the story of a Parisian secret agent dispatched to Nice after a policeman's murder. Tasked with rooting out corruption within the local police force, the agent employs unconventional tactics to achieve his goals. The narrative...