Cinematography: Roger Hubert

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean-Louis Barrault · Pierre Brasseur · Pierre Renoir · Arletty

Synopsis Children of Paradise (1945) unfolds the tale of an enigmatic woman (Arletty) who captivates the hearts of four distinct men, each inspired by real-life historical figures: a performer, a criminal, a nobleman, and most touchingly, a mime (Jean-Louis Barrault). The...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Simone Signoret · Raf Vallone · Roland Lesaffre · Jacques Duby

Synopsis Thérèse Raquin (1953) follows the life of Thérèse, a woman trapped in a monotonous existence. She is married to her cousin, Camille, a frail haberdasher who is under the strict control of his overbearing mother, with whom they reside. Thérèse...

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Raimu · Pierre Fresnay · Orane Demazis · Fernand Charpin

Synopsis Fanny (1932) follows the story of a young woman named Fanny who has permitted her beloved Marius to embark on a journey to satisfy his wanderlust. Shortly after Marius departs on a five-year voyage to the Indian Ocean, Fanny learns...

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Victor Francen · Line Noro · Marie Lou · Jean-Max

Direction Jacques Feyder

Cast Françoise Rosay · Paul Bernard · André Alerme · Nestor Ariany

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean Gabin · Arletty · Roland Lesaffre · Marie Daëms

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Arletty · Marie Déa · Fernand Ledoux · Alain Cuny

Synopsis The Devil's Envoys (1942) is set in the late 15th century, where two mysterious minstrels, Gilles and Dominique, suddenly appear at the castle of Baron Hugues. Gilles captivates Anne, the baron's daughter, while Dominique wins the affections of both Hugues...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Fernandel · Pierre-Louis · Ellen Schwiers · Ingeborg Schöner

Synopsis The Cow and I (1959) follows the daring journey of a French prisoner of war in Germany during 1942. In a bold attempt to escape, he devises a clever plan using a cow tethered by a lunge as a decoy....

Direction Georges Lacombe

Cast Marlene Dietrich · Jean Gabin · Jean d'Yd · Daniel Gélin

Synopsis Martin Roumagnac (1946) centers around a local construction entrepreneur, Martin Roumagnac, who becomes infatuated with the stylish and alluring Blanche Ferrand. In an attempt to win her affection, Martin gifts her a luxurious villa, which ultimately leads to his financial...

Direction Jean Epstein

Cast Léon Mathot · Gina Manès · Jean-David Évremond · Pierre Hot

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Françoise Rosay · Albert Préjean · Lisette Lanvin · Charles Vanel

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Michel Simon · Jacques Louvigny · Marguerite Pierry · Fernandel

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Simone Berriau · Gina Manès · Catherine Fonteney · Thérèse Dorny

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Victor Francen · Colette Darfeuil · Abel Gance · Jeanne Brindeau

Synopsis End of the World (1931) follows the desperate efforts of humanity as a comet hurtles towards Earth, threatening global annihilation. Victor Francen, a brilliant scientist, works tirelessly to avert the impending disaster, while his brother, a fervent religious zealot portrayed...

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Marie Déa · Fernand Ledoux · Raymond Rouleau · Gaby Sylvia

Synopsis First Ball (1941) follows the tale of two rural sisters who find themselves in a romantic competition for the affection of a local physician. The doctor ultimately ties the knot with one of the sisters, but soon realizes his mistake....

Direction Fernand Rivers · Abel Gance

Cast Yvonne Printemps · Pierre Fresnay · Jane Marken · Lugné-Poe

Synopsis La dame aux camélias (1934) tells the story of Marguerite Gautier, a high-class escort in the vibrant city of Paris. She becomes deeply enamored with a promising young man named Armand Duval. However, when Armand's father pleads with Marguerite to...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Dany Robin · Michel Auclair · Hildegard Knef · Louis Seigner

Synopsis Holiday for Henrietta (1952) follows the journey of two scriptwriters who, after their latest outlandish script is turned down, decide to create a more grounded story. Their new script revolves around Henriette, a charming and vivacious Parisian woman, and her...

Direction Nicolas Farkas · Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Charles Boyer · Merle Oberon · John Loder · Betty Stockfeld

Synopsis Thunder in the East (1934) follows the gripping tale of a woman who is coerced by her husband into a perilous affair. She is compelled to exchange her affections and confidential information with another man, all while navigating the treacherous...

Direction Yves Allégret

Cast Jean Marais · Françoise Christophe · Jean Debucourt · Mariella Lotti

Synopsis Leathernose (1952) follows the story of Count de Roger Tinchebraye, who, after sustaining a facial injury, conceals his disfigured face behind a leather mask. Initially disheartened, he transforms into a charismatic seducer. When he encounters genuine love in the form...

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Gabriel Gabrio · Roger Karl · Maurice Escande

Synopsis Lucrèce Borgia (1935) is set in late 15th-century Rome, where the city is governed by the tyrannical and lustful Cesare Borgia, the eldest son of Pope Alexander VI. Following the counsel of his chief advisor Niccolo Machiavelli, Cesare aims to...