Cast: Alessandro Nivola

Direction Robert Littell · Mikael Salomon

Cast Chris O'Donnell · Michael Keaton · Alfred Molina · Rory Cochrane

Synopsis The Company (TV Miniseries) (2007) delves into the world of espionage, chronicling the lives of three Yale graduates from the class of 1954 who enter the secret service of their respective nations. Over four decades, the series navigates through pivotal...

Direction Brady Corbet

Cast Adrien Brody · Felicity Jones · Guy Pearce · Joe Alwyn

Synopsis The Brutalist (2024) follows the journey of László Toth, a forward-thinking architect, and his wife Erzsébet as they escape the turmoil of post-war Europe in 1947, seeking to reestablish their professional reputation and experience the dawn of modern America. Their...

Direction J.C. Chandor

Cast Oscar Isaac · Jessica Chastain · Albert Brooks · David Oyelowo

Synopsis A Most Violent Year (2014) is a gripping crime drama set in the tumultuous year of 1981, a period marked by unprecedented violence in New York City. The story revolves around Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac), an ambitious immigrant, and his...

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast David Oyelowo · Tom Wilkinson · Carmen Ejogo · Tim Roth

Synopsis Selma (2014) chronicles the pivotal moments in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his allies as they fought for equal voting rights. The narrative delves into the perilous and daunting journey that culminated in the...

Direction David O. Russell

Cast Christian Bale · Amy Adams · Bradley Cooper · Jennifer Lawrence

Synopsis American Hustle (2013) unfolds in the vibrant and corrupt landscape of New York State during the 1970s. The story revolves around the clever and charismatic con artist Irving Rosenfeld, portrayed by Christian Bale, and his equally astute and alluring British...

Direction Sebastián Lelio

Cast Rachel Weisz · Rachel McAdams · Alessandro Nivola · David Olawale Ayinde

Synopsis Disobedience (2017) follows the story of a woman who finds herself drawn back to her Orthodox Jewish community after the passing of her rabbi father. Upon her return, she ignites a storm of controversy when she begins to show a...

Direction Michael Keillor

Cast Alessandro Nivola · F. Murray Abraham · Lee Byford · Terry Chen

Synopsis Chimerica (TV Miniseries) (2019) follows the journey of a dedicated photojournalist who ventures to China with a singular mission: to uncover the identity of the enigmatic individual captured in a historic photograph standing resolutely before a tank during the Tiananmen...

Direction Pedro Almodóvar

Cast Tilda Swinton · Julianne Moore · John Turturro · Alessandro Nivola

Synopsis The Room Next Door (2024) follows the story of Ingrid and Martha, who were inseparable in their younger years while working at the same magazine. Ingrid pursued a career as an autofiction novelist, while Martha ventured into war reporting. Life's...

Direction Sally Potter

Cast Elle Fanning · Alice Englert · Christina Hendricks · Annette Bening

Synopsis Ginger & Rosa (2012) follows the intertwined lives of two teenage girls navigating the tumultuous landscape of 1960s London. Set against the backdrop of political unrest and personal growth, the narrative delves into the complexities of friendship, love, and self-discovery....

Direction William Ryan

Cast William Sadler · Alessandro Nivola · Bruce Norris · Karen Sillas

Synopsis Reach the Rock (1998) follows the story of two inseparable school friends who find themselves by a river, indulging in some drinking. One friend dares the other to swim across the river and touch a distant rock, a challenge that...

Direction Patricia Rozema

Cast Frances O'Connor · Embeth Davidtz · Jonny Lee Miller · Alessandro Nivola

Synopsis Mansfield Park (2000) follows the journey of Fanny Price, a bright and perceptive young woman who is sent from her humble home to reside with her affluent relatives, the Bertrams, to gain an education and better prospects. Despite feeling like...

Direction John Woo

Cast John Travolta · Nicolas Cage · Joan Allen · Gina Gershon

Synopsis Face/Off (1997) follows FBI agent Sean Archer, portrayed by John Travolta, who is determined to apprehend the notorious terrorist Castor Troy, played by Nicolas Cage. Archer's plan involves a groundbreaking surgical procedure to assume Troy's identity, allowing him to infiltrate...

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Robert De Niro · Michelle Pfeiffer · Kristen Connolly · Lily Rabe

Synopsis The Wizard of Lies (TV) (2017) delves into the intricate web of deception spun by Bernie Madoff, a once-respected financier who orchestrated one of the most colossal financial frauds in history. The narrative meticulously traces the intricate layers of Madoff's...

Direction Phil Morrison

Cast Embeth Davidtz · Amy Adams · Alessandro Nivola · Celia Weston

Synopsis Junebug (2005) follows Madeleine (Embeth Davidtz), an art dealer from Chicago, who journeys to North Carolina to secure a local artist for her gallery. Alongside her newlywed husband George (Alessandro Nivola), she visits his family, including his mother Peg (Celia...

Direction Rob Epstein · Jeffrey Friedman

Cast James Franco · David Strathairn · Jon Hamm · Jeff Daniels

Synopsis Howl (2010) delves into the legal and personal struggles of Allen Ginsberg, portrayed by James Franco, following the release of his groundbreaking poem, "Howl." The film explores the obscenity trial that ensued, highlighting the cultural and literary significance of Ginsberg's...

Direction David Auburn

Cast Sigourney Weaver · Kate Bosworth · Alessandro Nivola · Keri Russell

Synopsis The Girl in the Park (2007) follows Julia Sandburg, a woman who has been deeply affected by the vanishing of her 3-year-old daughter fifteen years prior. This traumatic event has led her to distance herself from her loved ones, including...

Direction Michael Winterbottom

Cast Rachel Weisz · Alessandro Nivola · Labina Mitevska · Luka Petrusic

Synopsis I Want You (1998) is a captivating and sensual narrative directed by Michael Winterbottom, set in an English coastal town. The story revolves around Helen (Rachel Weisz), a striking hairdresser grappling with the loss of her father. Honda (Luca Petrusic),...

Direction Matt Ruskin

Cast Keira Knightley · Carrie Coon · Alessandro Nivola · Chris Cooper

Synopsis Boston Strangler (2023) delves into the gripping tale of Loretta McLaughlin, the intrepid journalist who first recognized the pattern of the notorious serial killer and brought the story to light. Alongside her colleague Jean Cole, they navigated the deeply entrenched...

Direction Lynne Ramsay

Cast Joaquin Phoenix · Alessandro Nivola · John Doman · Judith Roberts

Synopsis You Were Never Really Here (2017) follows the journey of a battle-hardened ex-soldier who dedicates his life to rescuing women from the clutches of human traffickers. This gripping tale delves into the dark underbelly of society, where the protagonist uses...

Direction Lisa Cholodenko

Cast Frances McDormand · Kate Beckinsale · Alessandro Nivola · Christian Bale

Synopsis Laurel Canyon (2002) delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships among individuals with vastly differing perspectives on life. The narrative unfolds as a young couple navigates the complexities of their bond, challenged by the contrasting lifestyles and beliefs of their...