Cast: Jeanne Moreau

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jean-Pierre Léaud · Claire Maurier · Albert Rémy · Guy Decomble

Synopsis The 400 Blows (1959) follows the tumultuous journey of 14-year-old Antoine Doinel, who faces significant challenges both at home and in his academic life. Neglected by his parents, Antoine's relationship with his mother deteriorates further when he uncovers her secret...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Burt Lancaster · Paul Scofield · Jeanne Moreau · Michel Simon

Synopsis The Train (1964) follows the tense narrative of Oberst von Waldheim, who is determined to evacuate a collection of modern artworks, deemed "degenerate" by the Nazis, from Paris before the Allied Forces arrive. He successfully secures a train for this...

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Jeanne Moreau · Monica Vitti · Bernhard Wicki

Synopsis La notte (The Night) (1961) unfolds in Milan, where writer Giovanni Pontano pays a somber visit to his ailing friend Tommaso Garani in the hospital. Following this, Giovanni attends a celebration for his latest literary release, while his wife Lydia...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Keith Baxter · John Gielgud · Jeanne Moreau

Synopsis Chimes at Midnight (1965) presents the life of Sir John Falstaff, a central figure in a narrative woven from scenes of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV' and other plays. The film chronicles Falstaff's journey as a jovial and philosophical companion to the...

Direction Louis Malle

Cast Maurice Ronet · Léna Skerla · Jeanne Moreau · Yvonne Clech

Synopsis The Fire Within (1963) follows the story of Alain Leroy, a writer in his mid-thirties who is undergoing treatment for alcoholism at a private nursing home near Paris. Although he has nearly overcome his addiction, Alain struggles with persistent bouts...

Direction Louis Malle

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Maurice Ronet · Georges Poujouly · Yori Bertin

Synopsis Elevator to the Gallows (1958) follows the story of Florence Carala and her paramour, Julien Tavernier, a former paratrooper, who devise a plan to eliminate Florence's husband by staging a suicide. After Julien successfully carries out the deed and gathers...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Oskar Werner · Henri Serre · Marie Dubois

Synopsis Jules and Jim (1962) follows the intertwined lives of two close friends, Jules (Oskar Werner) and Jim (Henri Serre), whose bond begins in 1912. As the First World War approaches, Jules ties the knot with Catherine (Jeanne Moreau), a spirited...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Anthony Perkins · Romy Schneider · Jeanne Moreau · Orson Welles

Synopsis The Trial (1962) begins with Josef K. waking up to find police officers in his room, informing him that he is under arrest, though the charges against him remain unclear. Driven by a desire to understand the allegations and assert...

Direction Jean-Luc Godard

Cast Anna Karina · Jean-Paul Belmondo · Jean-Claude Brialy · Henri Attal

Synopsis A Woman Is a Woman (1961) follows the story of Angela, a charismatic striptease performer with a strong desire to start a family. She attempts to convince her boyfriend, Emile, to embrace the idea of parenthood. However, Emile is resistant...

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Jean Gabin · René Dary · Dora Doll · Vittorio Sanipoli

Synopsis Grisbi: Hands Off the Loot (1954) follows the story of Jean Gabin as Max, a charismatic and seasoned gangster who effortlessly charms young women as he frequents his beloved restaurants and nightclubs. Max embodies an old-school criminal ethos, where honor...

Direction Theodoros Angelopoulos

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Jeanne Moreau · Dora Chrisikou · Gregory Karr

Synopsis The Suspended Step of the Stork (1991) follows a young journalist who, while researching a story in a border region, encounters a peculiar town split by a river that also serves as a national boundary. He witnesses an eerie wedding...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Michel Piccoli · Georges Géret · Françoise Lugagne

Synopsis The Diary of a Chambermaid (1964) follows the story of Celestine (Jeanne Moreau), a woman who secures employment at a Normandy estate in the 1930s, where she encounters a complex web of relationships and desires. The estate is inhabited by...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Nino Formicola · Milly · Roger Trapp · Robert Lombard

Synopsis The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir (TV) (1970) is a television production that comprises four distinct segments. The first segment, titled "The Last Christmas Dinner," delves into the bond between an elderly man and woman who are both without a...

Direction Philippe Agostini · Raymond Leopold Bruckberger

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Alida Valli · Madeleine Renaud · Pascale Audret

Direction Louis Malle

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Alain Cuny · Jean-Marc Bory · Judith Magre

Synopsis The Lovers (1958) follows a middle-aged woman who finds herself in a rut, dissatisfied with both her husband and her polo-playing paramour. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a young man who offers her a ride after...

Direction Tony Richardson

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Ettore Manni · Keith Skinner · Umberto Orsini

Synopsis Mademoiselle (1966) unfolds in a quaint French village, where Manou, a robust Italian lumberjack, is known for his hearty laughter and irresistible charm. His inability to resist the advances of the village women leads to a series of misunderstandings and...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Claude Rich · Jean-Claude Brialy · Michel Bouquet

Synopsis The Bride Wore Black (1968) follows Julie Kohler, a woman whose life takes a tragic turn when her husband is mysteriously gunned down on their wedding day. Devastated and suicidal, Julie is rescued from her despair by her mother-in-law. Determined...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Jeanne Moreau · Roger Coggio · Norman Eshley

Synopsis The Immortal Story (1968) unfolds in the Portuguese colony of Macao during the 19th century. The narrative revolves around Mr. Clay, a wealthy merchant who has spent decades in China and is now advanced in years. He enjoys having his...

Direction Agnès Varda

Cast Anouk Aimée · Richard Berry · Nino Castelnuovo · Danielle Darrieux

Synopsis The Universe of Jacques Demy (1995) is a heartfelt tribute crafted by the spouse of the esteemed French filmmaker, who pays homage to her late husband's life and creative legacy. The documentary delves into his unique vision through a compilation...

Direction Josée Dayan

Cast Gérard Depardieu · John Malkovich · Jeanne Moreau · Christian Clavier

Synopsis Les misérables (TV Miniseries) (2000) unfolds against the backdrop of the French Restoration in the early 19th century. Jean Valjean, a former convict released after nineteen years for stealing bread, faces a harsh world filled with mistrust. His life takes...