Cast: Jean Marais

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · María Casares · François Périer · Marie Déa

Synopsis Orpheus (1950) follows the tale of a gifted poet who finds himself captivated by the enigmatic and alluring figure of Death, portrayed as a Princess. Their intense connection leads to a complex and perilous romance. Tragedy strikes when the poet's...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · Josette Day · Marcel André · Mila Parély

Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (1946) tells the tale of a struggling merchant residing in the countryside with his son Ludovic and his three daughters. The eldest two, Felicie and Adelaide, are portrayed as cruel, self-centered, and arrogant individuals who mistreat...

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Maria Schell · Marcello Mastroianni · Jean Marais · Marcella Rovena

Synopsis White Nights (1957) is a visually breathtaking 1957 film directed by Luchino Visconti, inspired by a story from Fyodor Dostoyevsky. This cinematic gem features Marcello Mastroianni in one of his early roles as a solitary man who encounters a melancholic...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Cocteau · Claudine Auger · Charles Aznavour · Lucía Bosé

Synopsis Le Testament d'Orphée (1959) serves as the final cinematic work of Jean Cocteau, offering a vivid and introspective journey through the poet's life. The film presents Cocteau's reflections on his loves and artistic creations, weaving together a tapestry of his...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · Josette Day · Yvonne de Bray · Marcel André

Synopsis The Storm Within (1948) revolves around the complex dynamics of a family when Michel, a 22-year-old, confesses his love to his parents. His mother, Yvonne, is devastated, fearing she will lose her son's affection, which is her life's center. Meanwhile,...

Direction Claude Lelouch

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Michel Boujenah · Alessandra Martines · Annie Girardot

Synopsis Les misérables (1995) presents a unique adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel, centering on a man whose life becomes intertwined with and mirrors the struggles of the iconic character Jean Valjean. The narrative delves into the complexities of redemption, justice,...

Direction Adolfo Arrieta

Cast Jean Marais · Michéle Moretti · Xavier Grandès · Florence Delay

Synopsis Le jouet criminel (1969) follows a thrilling narrative of constant surveillance and mysterious abductions, where nothing is as it seems. The story unfolds with a cast of enigmatic characters, including angels wielding firearms, blurring the lines between reality and deception....

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Jean Marais · Mel Ferrer · Jean Richard

Synopsis Paris Does Strange Things (1956) follows the tale of Polish Princess Elena, portrayed by Ingrid Bergman, who sees herself as a celestial protector of significant causes and overlooked talents. Her interest in men is purely instrumental; she supports them until...

Direction Jacques Demy

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Jean Marais · Jacques Perrin · Micheline Presle

Synopsis Donkey Skin (1970) tells the tale of a princess's journey through love and self-discovery. A king and queen enjoy a blissful life until the queen's untimely demise. The king, consumed by grief, decides to marry his own daughter. The princess,...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Silvia Monfort · Jean Marais · Jean Debucourt

Synopsis The Eagle with Two Heads (1948) is a film that intertwines political intrigue and psychological drama. The story revolves around a queen who has been in seclusion for a decade, concealing her face since her husband's assassination, yearning to reunite...

Direction Sacha Guitry

Cast Jean Marais · Georges Marchal · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Brigitte Bardot

Synopsis Affairs in Versailles (1954) chronicles the captivating history of the opulent Versailles Palace, beginning with its establishment by Louis XIII and its subsequent expansion under the reign of the powerful Louis XIV. The narrative delves into the personal intrigues and...

Direction Jean Delannoy

Cast Jean Marais · Dominique Blanchar · Jean Debucourt · Claude Farell

Direction André Hunebelle

Cast Jean Marais · Dany Robin · Jill Haworth · Raymond Pellegrin

Synopsis Devil of Paris (1962) follows the tale of the Marquis Rodolphe de Sombrueil, who inadvertently strikes a laborer with his carriage. Driven by guilt, he extends his aid to the man's widow, who is wrongfully charged with theft. Together, they...

Direction Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast Liv Tyler · Jeremy Irons · Sinead Cusack · Carlo Cecchi

Synopsis Stealing Beauty (1996) follows the journey of a young American woman, portrayed by Liv Tyler, who embarks on a transformative trip to the picturesque Tuscan countryside in Italy. The 19-year-old protagonist seeks to uncover the identity of her father and,...

Direction André Hunebelle

Cast Jean Marais · Bourvil · Sabine Sesselmann · Jean Le Poulain

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Claudia Cardinale · Jack Palance · Orson Welles · Rossano Brazzi

Synopsis Austerlitz (The Battle of Austerlitz) (1960) is a historical epic directed by Abel Gance, who revisits the life of Napoleon Bonaparte three decades after his monumental film "Napoleon." This cinematic masterpiece delves into the pivotal 1805 clash between the French...

Direction André Hunebelle

Cast Jean Marais · Rosanna Schiaffino · Roger Hanin · Jean-Louis Barrault

Direction André Hunebelle

Cast Jean Marais · Louis de Funès · Mylène Demongeot · Jacques Dynam

Direction André Hunebelle

Cast Jean Marais · Louis de Funès · Mylène Demongeot · Jacques Dynam

Synopsis Fantomas Strikes Back (The Vengeance of Fantomas) (1965) follows the second installment of the thrilling trilogy where the notorious Fantômas abducts renowned scientist Professor Marchand to create a formidable weapon, intending to dominate the world. Fantômas also has his sights...

Direction Sacha Guitry

Cast Raymond Pellegrin · Daniel Gélin · Orson Welles · Jean Gabin