Cinematography: Luciano Tovoli

Direction Jacques Perrin · Jacques Cluzaud

Cast Jacques Perrin · Lancelot Perrin

Synopsis Oceans (2009) takes viewers on an immersive journey through the vast and mysterious underwater world. The documentary captures the thrill of navigating through a school of tuna, joining dolphins in their playful leaps, and encountering a great white shark up...

Direction Vittorio De Seta

Cast Vittorina Pisano · Michele Cossu · Peppeddu Cuccu

Synopsis Bandits of Orgosolo (1961) unfolds in the rugged, granite mountains of central Sardinia, where the ancient town of Orgòsolo is nestled. Here, shepherds like Michele and his younger brother Peppeddu tend to their flocks and produce pecorino cheese, maintaining a...

Direction Maurice Pialat

Cast Marlène Jobert · Jean Yanne · Christine Fabréga · Patricia Perangeli

Synopsis We Won't Grow Old Together (1972) explores the final stages of a six-year relationship between a married man and a younger woman. The narrative focuses on the emotional turmoil and complexities that arise as the couple grapples with the impending...

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Massimo Troisi · Anne Parillaud · Renato Moretti

Synopsis What Time Is It? (1989) follows the emotional journey of a father and son who, after a period of separation, reunite and strive to bridge the gap between them. Through open dialogue, they attempt to address their issues and comprehend...

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Massimo Troisi · Marina Vlady · Paolo Panelli

Synopsis Splendor (1989) follows the narrative of Jordan (Marcello Mastroianni), the proprietor of a cinema in Italy, affectionately named Splendor. His wife, Chantal (Marina Vlady), manages the cashier duties, while Luigi (Massimo Troisi) operates the projection equipment. The film delves into...

Direction Francis Veber

Cast Thierry Lhermitte · Jacques Villeret · Francis Huster · Daniel Prévost

Synopsis The Dinner Game (1998) revolves around a weekly gathering where Pierre and his companions host a peculiar event known as "the idiots' dinner." Each participant is tasked with inviting the most foolish individual they can find. Pierre is confident that...

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast Jack Nicholson · Maria Schneider · Jenny Runacre · Ambroise Bia

Synopsis The Passenger (1975) follows David Locke, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, a war-weary and disenchanted journalist who travels to Africa to report on a civil conflict. Unable to locate the specific war he was assigned to cover, Locke makes a daring...

Direction Carlo Verdone

Cast Carlo Verdone · Irina Sanpiter · Elisa Fabrizi · Angelo Infanti

Direction Franco Brusati

Cast Nino Manfredi · Johnny Dorelli · Anna Karina · Paolo Turco

Synopsis Bread and Chocolate (1974) follows the journey of an Italian immigrant who strives to integrate into Swiss society. Despite his efforts, he encounters repeated setbacks, including failures in his roles as a waiter and even as a chicken plucker. The...

Direction Andrei Tarkovsky · Tonino Guerra

Cast Andrei Tarkovsky · Tonino Guerra

Synopsis Voyage in Time (TV) (1983) follows the journey of renowned filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky as he ventures through Italy alongside his Italian screenwriter, Tonino Guerra. Their mission is to scout locations for Tarkovsky's upcoming film, "Nostalghia." Throughout their travels, Guerra prompts...

Direction Nanni Moretti

Cast Nanni Moretti · Laura Morante · Roberto Vezzosi · Remo Remotti

Synopsis Bianca (1983) follows the story of Michele, a mathematics professor who has recently taken up a position at an unconventional school. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a woman from his neighborhood is brutally murdered. In the aftermath, Michele...

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Synopsis China (1972) is an extensive documentary that delves into the lives and landscapes of China, with a particular focus on the expressions and experiences of its people. The film was shot in regions where the crew was granted access. The...

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Federico Fellini · Vittorio Viviani · Sergio Rubini · Antonella Attili

Synopsis How Strange to be Named Federico: Scola narrates Fellini (2013) is a heartfelt tribute and personal reflection by Ettore Scola, marking the 20th anniversary of Federico Fellini's passing. This documentary delves into the life and work of the legendary director,...

Direction Maurice Pialat

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Sophie Marceau · Richard Anconina · Pascale Rocard

Synopsis Police (1985) follows the story of a seasoned and disillusioned police officer who, while delving into a complex drug trafficking operation, becomes entangled with an enigmatic woman. As he pursues his investigation, he finds himself increasingly drawn into a perilous...

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Jessica Harper · Stefania Casini · Flavio Bucci · Udo Kier

Synopsis Suspiria (1977) follows the journey of a young American ballerina who ventures to Europe to enroll in a prestigious dance academy. Upon her arrival, the camera shifts to another young woman who seems to be escaping the school. She returns...

Direction Francis Veber

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Gérard Depardieu · Thierry Lhermitte · Michèle Laroque

Synopsis The Closet (2001) follows François Pignon, an unassuming accountant at a rubber factory, who is on the verge of losing his job. His innovative neighbor devises a plan to save his employment by circulating a rumor that François is gay,...

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Vincent Pérez · Emmanuelle Béart · Massimo Troisi · Ornella Muti

Synopsis The Voyage of Captain Fracassa (1990) follows a troupe of actors, known as the "Traveling Company of Scenic Arts," who find themselves in a predicament during the 18th century. The group, which includes Tyrant, Lady Leonarde, Serafina, Isabella, Leandre, Zerbina,...

Direction Valerio Zurlini

Cast Vittorio Gassman · Giuliano Gemma · Helmut Griem · Philippe Noiret

Synopsis The Desert of the Tartars (1976) follows the journey of Lieutenant Drogo, who is dispatched to a remote outpost nestled between a desert and a towering mountain range for his inaugural mission. The garrison's primary objective is to thwart any...

Direction Barbet Schroeder

Cast Jeremy Irons · Glenn Close · Ron Silver · Annabella Sciorra

Synopsis Reversal of Fortune (1990) follows the story of Alan Dershowitz (Ron Silver), a renowned lawyer who is enlisted by Claus von Bülow (Jeremy Irons) to defend him against accusations of attempting to murder his wife, Sunny (Glenn Close), who is...

Direction Dino Risi

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Oliver Reed · Carole André · Lionel Stander

Synopsis Dirty Weekend (1973) follows a man and his paramour as they embark on a leisurely getaway, only to be abruptly interrupted by a trio of bank robbers who seize them. The group becomes an unexpected media sensation as law enforcement...