Cinematography: Bruno Nuytten

Direction Marguerite Duras

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Nicole Hiss · Michael Lonsdale · Sylvie Nuytten

Synopsis Her Name's Venise in Deserted Calcutta (1976) is a cinematic journey that predominantly features the hauntingly beautiful and decaying Rothschild palace near Reims, France. The film employs a unique approach by integrating the soundtrack of "India Song," creating a mesmerizing...

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Yves Montand · Gérard Depardieu · Daniel Auteuil · Elisabeth Depardieu

Synopsis Jean de Florette (1986) tells the tale of a cunning landowner and his dim-witted nephew who devise a scheme to cut off the sole water supply to a neighboring plot. Their goal is to drive the neighboring property owner into...

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Yves Montand · Daniel Auteuil · Emmanuelle Béart · Hippolyte Girardot

Synopsis Manon of the Spring (Jean de Florette II) (1986) follows the journey of Manon, now a captivating young shepherdess residing in the picturesque landscapes of Provence. After the tragic events that befell her father in the preceding film, Manon is...

Direction Stuart Rosenberg

Cast Robert Redford · Yaphet Kotto · Jane Alexander · Morgan Freeman

Synopsis Brubaker (1980) follows the story of a new warden who infiltrates a prison by posing as an inmate. During his undercover stint, he uncovers widespread corruption and illicit activities orchestrated by the guards and prison officials. Once his true identity...

Direction Marguerite Duras

Cast Catherine Sellers · Christian Baltauss · Gérard Depardieu · Dionys Mascolo

Direction Claude Miller

Cast Lino Ventura · Michel Serrault · Romy Schneider · Guy Marchand

Synopsis The Inquisitor (1981) follows Inspector Gallien as he delves into the disturbing case of the rape and murder of two young girls. The primary suspect is attorney Jerome Martinaud, but the evidence linking him to the crimes is largely circumstantial....

Direction Raymonde Carasco

Cast Anne Hébraud · Emmanuelle Hébraud

Synopsis Gradiva Esquisse I (S) (1978) presents a series of evocative images inspired by the narrative of Wilhelm Jensen's "Gradiva." The film delves into the theme of repressed longing, exploring the intricate dynamics of desire and its manifestations.

Direction Marguerite Duras

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Michael Lonsdale · Mathieu Carrière · Claude Mann

Direction Andrzej Zulawski

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Sam Neill · Margit Carstensen · Heinz Bennent

Synopsis Possession (1981) follows Mark, who comes back to Berlin after an extended business trip to discover that his wife, Anna, is abandoning him for someone he assumes is another man. However, the truth is more unsettling: Anna departs from both...

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Coluche · Richard Anconina · Agnès Soral · Mahmoud Zemmouri

Synopsis So Long, Stooge (1983) follows the story of Lambert, a weary and isolated individual who works the night shift at a gas station, often lost in his own thoughts and struggles with alcohol. One night, a young man named Bensoussan,...

Direction Claude Miller

Cast Patrick Dewaere · Patrick Bouchitey · Christine Pascal · Claude Piéplu

Synopsis The Best Way to Walk (1976) unfolds in a serene vacation camp nestled in the French countryside during the summer of 1960. Marc and Philippe, two counselors, have distinct personalities: Marc is bold and assertive, while Philippe is more introverted....

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Patrick Dewaere · Etienne Chicot · Sabine Haudepin

Synopsis Hotel of the Americas (1981) follows the story of Hélène, an anesthetist who is emotionally detached and reliant on medication. One evening in Biarritz, she narrowly avoids hitting Gilles with her car. Hélène is still grieving the loss of her...

Direction Alain Fleischer

Cast Catherine Jourdan · Klaus Kinski · Pierre Clémenti · Lisette Malidor

Direction Marguerite Duras · Jean Mascolo · Jean-Marc Turine

Cast Axel Bogousslavsky · Daniel Gélin · Tatiana Moukhine · Martine Chevallier

Synopsis The Children (1984) follows the story of Ernesto, a unique seven-year-old boy who possesses the physical appearance of a thirty-year-old man. On his inaugural day at school, Ernesto makes a resolute decision to discontinue his education, as he finds the...

Direction Marguerite Duras

Cast Marguerite Duras · Gérard Depardieu

Synopsis The Truck (1977) presents a dual narrative, juxtaposing a truck traversing the night until dawn, symbolizing the isolation and resolve of a long-haul driver, with an all-night dialogue between Marguerite Duras and her young collaborator and lover. They are engaged...

Direction Bertrand Blier

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Patrick Dewaere · Miou-Miou · Jeanne Moreau

Synopsis Going Places (1974) follows the chaotic and unpredictable journey of two eccentric and directionless individuals who engage in a series of misdeeds, including harassment, theft, and even murder. Their escapades often involve charming, fighting, or running away from trouble. They...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Vittorio Gassman · Ruggero Raimondi · Geraldine Chaplin · Fanny Ardant

Synopsis Life Is a Bed of Roses (1983) weaves together three distinct narratives. At the dawn of World War I, Count Forbek embarks on constructing an extraordinary castle nestled within the Ardennes forest. Post-war, he transforms the castle into a hub...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Isabelle Huppert · Marie-France Pisier · Pascal Greggory

Direction Jean-Luc Godard

Cast Laurent Terzieff · Aurelle Doazan · Jean-Pierre Léaud · Nathalie Baye

Direction Alain Corneau

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Philippe Noiret · Catherine Deneuve · Sophie Marceau

Synopsis Fort Saganne (1984) presents a vivid portrayal of French colonial life in the desert. The story centers around Saganne, a man of humble peasant origins, who possesses remarkable bravery and an indomitable spirit. In 1911, Saganne enlists and is assigned...