Cinematography: Edmond Richard

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Keith Baxter · John Gielgud · Jeanne Moreau

Synopsis Chimes at Midnight (1965) presents the life of Sir John Falstaff, a central figure in a narrative woven from scenes of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV' and other plays. The film chronicles Falstaff's journey as a jovial and philosophical companion to the...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Paul Frankeur · Delphine Seyrig · Jean-Pierre Cassel

Synopsis The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) follows a group of affluent friends who find their plans for a simple dinner party disrupted by a series of bizarre and unexpected events. The narrative unfolds in a dreamlike sequence, with layers...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Anthony Perkins · Romy Schneider · Jeanne Moreau · Orson Welles

Synopsis The Trial (1962) begins with Josef K. waking up to find police officers in his room, informing him that he is under arrest, though the charges against him remain unclear. Driven by a desire to understand the allegations and assert...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Ángela Molina · Carole Bouquet · Julien Bertheau

Synopsis That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) commences with a man surprising his fellow train passengers by dousing a young girl on the platform with a bucket of water. Over the ensuing hours, he recounts his infatuation with her, portrayed by...

Direction Gìsèle Hauchecome

Cast Gìsèle Hauchecome · Jean Renoir

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Michel Piccoli · Jean Rochefort · Michael Lonsdale · Monica Vitti

Synopsis The Phantom of Liberty (1974) is a cinematic journey into the surreal, crafted by the master of the genre, Luis Buñuel. This film is a collection of loosely connected vignettes, each more bizarre than the last. One of the most...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Claudia Cardinale · Omar Sharif · Isabelle Sadoyan · Nathalie Roussel

Synopsis Mother (1991) follows the journey of an Armenian family as they settle in France during 1921. The narrative delves into the hardships and struggles they face as they adapt to life in a foreign country, highlighting the emotional and physical...

Direction Robert Hossein

Cast Lino Ventura · Jean Carmet · Michel Bouquet · Evelyne Bouix

Synopsis Les Misérables (TV Miniseries) (1982) chronicles the life of Jean Valjean, a French individual sentenced for petty offenses, who is relentlessly pursued by a merciless and tenacious police inspector, Javert, over many years.

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Richard Berry · Omar Sharif · Nathalie Roussel · Claudia Cardinale

Direction René Clément

Cast Lea Massari · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Robert Ryan · Aldo Ray

Direction Jean-Pierre Mocky

Cast Marie-José Nat · Jean-Pierre Mocky · Nino Ferrer · Marisa Muxen

Synopsis Litan (1982) follows a naive pair who find themselves entangled in a sinister local festival. As they witness the peculiar "color" of the celebration, an unsettling atmosphere begins to envelop them. The couple starts to experience strange and frightening events,...

Direction Louis de Funès · Jean Girault

Cast Louis de Funès · Frank David · Hervé Vellon · Georges Audoubert

Synopsis The Miser (1980) is a comedic film featuring the renowned Louis de Funès, who takes on the lead role in this adaptation of Molière's classic play. The story revolves around Harpagon, a wealthy but miserly man who is obsessed with...

Direction Orson Welles · Jesús Franco

Cast Francisco Reiguera · Akim Tamiroff · Orson Welles · Paola Mori

Synopsis Don Quixote (1992) is a cinematic journey that began in 1957 and spanned over 15 years, as Orson Welles embarked on a self-financed and directed adaptation of Cervantes' classic tale. This ambitious project transported the iconic knight Don Quixote and...

Direction Jean Aurel

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Jean-Claude Brialy · Sami Frey · Elsa Martinelli

Direction Jean Girault

Cast Louis de Funès · Jean Carmet · Jacques Villeret · Claude Gensac

Synopsis La Soupe aux choux (1981) centers around two elderly farmers, depicted as simple-minded and rustic, who spend their days consuming cabbage soup and passing gas. Their mundane existence takes an unexpected turn when an extraterrestrial (played by Jacques Villeret) from...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Horst Buchholz · Gina Lollobrigida · José Ferrer · Louis Jourdan

Synopsis Cervantes, the young rebel from La Mancha (1967) presents a creative and imaginative portrayal of the formative years of Miguel de Cervantes, the renowned author of "Don Quixote." The film delves into the early life of Cervantes, offering a unique...

Direction Jean-Pierre Mocky

Cast Michel Serrault · Carole Laure · Eddy Mitchell · Laurent Malet

Synopsis Kill the Referee (1984) follows the harrowing tale of Maurice Bruno, a referee who finds himself in grave danger after making a controversial call during a crucial match. The local team's defeat sparks the wrath of a group of frenzied...

Direction Jean-Pierre Mocky

Cast Jane Birkin · Sabine Azéma · Jean-François Stévenin · Benoît Régent

Synopsis Black for Remembrance (1995) follows a couple who, after years of estrangement due to their tumultuous breakup, are unexpectedly thrust back into each other's lives. The catalyst for their reunion is a chilling message that hints at the return of...

Direction Gérard Pirès

Cast Lino Ventura · Mireille Darc · Jacques Dufilho · Jean Yanne

Direction Robert Benayoun

Cast Jerry Lewis · Mel Brooks · John Landis · Martin Scorsese

Synopsis Bonjour Mr. Lewis (TV Miniseries) (1982) is a six-episode television miniseries from 1982 that delves into the life and career of the renowned actor and comedian Jerry Lewis. Directed and narrated by film director and critic Robert Benayoun, the series...