Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Ray Liotta · Robert De Niro · Joe Pesci · Lorraine Bracco

Synopsis Goodfellas (1990) follows the journey of Henry Hill, a young man of Irish-Italian descent navigating the mean streets of 1950s New York City. Hill's life takes a dramatic turn as he ascends through the ranks of his Brooklyn neighborhood's criminal...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio · Matt Damon · Jack Nicholson · Mark Wahlberg

Synopsis The Departed (2006) is set in the gritty streets of South Boston, where law enforcement is locked in a relentless battle against organized crime. The narrative follows two central characters: Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young undercover cop tasked with...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Gary Oldman · Winona Ryder · Anthony Hopkins · Keanu Reeves

Synopsis Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) unfolds with a tragic tale set in 1462, where Elisabeta, the wife of Vlad Dracula, the ruler of Transylvania, takes her own life after mistakenly believing her husband has perished in battle against the Turks. Condemned...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Margit Carstensen · Karlheinz Böhm · Gisela Fackeldey · Ingrid Caven

Synopsis Martha (TV) (1974) follows the life of a thirty-something single woman, Martha (Margit Carstensen), who faces a series of traumatic events. While vacationing in Europe with her father, she experiences his sudden death. Upon returning home, she finds herself caring...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Margit Carstensen · Hanna Schygulla · Irm Hermann · Eva Mattes

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Klaus Löwitsch · Ivan Desny · Gisela Uhlen

Synopsis The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, where Maria and Hermann Braun hastily tie the knot amidst the chaos of falling bombs. Their brief union is abruptly interrupted as Hermann is called back...

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Kevin Bacon · Robert De Niro · Dustin Hoffman · Jason Patric

Synopsis Sleepers (1996) follows the journey of four inseparable young friends from New York City's Hell's Kitchen. These boys, known for their intelligence, humor, and maturity beyond their years, find joy in pulling pranks on the locals. Their carefree days take...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Peter Chatel · Karlheinz Böhm · Rudolf Lenz

Synopsis Fox and His Friends (1975) follows the journey of Franz "Fox" Biberkopf, a working-class individual who finds himself adrift after his partner is detained and their carnival stall is closed down by authorities. Desperate for funds to buy his weekly...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Brigitte Mira · Margit Carstensen · Ingrid Caven · Karlheinz Böhm

Synopsis Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven (1975) begins with Frau Kusters in her Frankfurt, Germany, kitchen, preparing a simple dinner on what appears to be an unremarkable day. She plans to include canned sausages in her stew, but her irritating daughter-in-law...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Griffin Dunne · Rosanna Arquette · Linda Fiorentino · Bronson Pinchot

Synopsis After Hours (1985) follows the story of Paul Hackett, a computer programmer portrayed by Griffin Dunne, who finds himself in a surreal and terrifying journey through the gritty streets of lower Manhattan after a seemingly innocent encounter. Paul's evening takes...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Vitus Zeplichal · Elke Aberle · Alexander Allerson · Erni Mangold

Synopsis I Only Want You to Love Me (TV) (1976) follows the narrative of a man who shares his life story with a compassionate woman during an interview. His journey is marked by relentless hard work that fails to garner his...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Klaus Löwitsch · Barbara Valentin · Mascha Rabben · Karl Heinz Vosgerau

Synopsis World on a Wire (TV) (1973) is set in a future where a groundbreaking computer project, Simulacron, has the capability to create a fully immersive simulated reality. The story begins with the sudden death of the project's leader, Henry Vollmer....

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Paul Newman · Tom Cruise · Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio · John Turturro

Synopsis The Color of Money (1986) follows the journey of seasoned pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson, who encounters a gifted young player named Vincent in a local bar. Seeing a reflection of his younger self in Vincent, Eddie decides to mentor...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Michelle Pfeiffer · Daniel Day-Lewis · Winona Ryder · Richard E. Grant

Synopsis The Age of Innocence (1993) unfolds in the opulent setting of 1870s New York, where Martin Scorsese's film delves into the oppressive nature of tradition and familial legacy, as well as the devastating outcomes of defying society's unspoken codes. Newland...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Willem Dafoe · Harvey Keitel · Barbara Hershey · Victor Argo

Synopsis The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) presents a unique and thought-provoking exploration of the final days of Jesus Christ, diverging significantly from traditional depictions of the "Messiah." This film portrays a Jesus who grapples with profound doubts about his mission...

Direction Robert Redford

Cast Ralph Fiennes · Rob Morrow · John Turturro · Paul Scofield

Synopsis Quiz Show (1994) is a highly regarded drama directed by Robert Redford that delves into the real-life controversy surrounding the quiz show scandal of 1959. The narrative centers around Herbert Stempel (John Turturro), a discontented former champion who initiates a...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Anna Karina · Margit Carstensen · Brigitte Mira · Ulli Lommel

Synopsis Chinese Roulette (1976) revolves around a prosperous couple who deceive each other about their weekend plans, both intending to meet their respective lovers at their family's countryside estate, Traunitz castle. The husband claims to be traveling to Oslo for business,...

Direction Paul Newman

Cast Joanne Woodward · John Malkovich · Karen Allen · James Naughton

Synopsis The Glass Menagerie (1987) is a poignant film adaptation of Tennessee Williams' renowned play, directed by Paul Newman. The narrative revolves around Joanne Woodward, who portrays Amanda Wingfield, a fading Southern belle whose overbearing parenting style has left her delicate...

Direction Volker Schlöndorff

Cast Dustin Hoffman · Kate Reid · John Malkovich · Stephen Lang

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Leonardo DiCaprio · Cameron Diaz · Jim Broadbent

Synopsis Gangs of New York (2002) unfolds in the chaotic streets of 19th-century New York, where a surge of immigrants fuels the lawlessness and corruption in the notorious Five Points district. After spending years behind bars, young Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon...