Direction: Arnaud Desplechin

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Arnaud Desplechin. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Kings and Queen

2004 · Movie · 150 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Emmanuelle Devos · Mathieu Amalric · Magalie Woch

Synopsis Kings and Queen (2004) masterfully blends comedy, tragedy, and melodrama to present a deeply emotional narrative about the intertwined lives of two former partners. Nora, a woman in her mid-thirties, projects an image of a life well-lived, but beneath the...

7.0

700 votes

7.0

700 votes

Esther Kahn

2000 · Movie · 142 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Summer Phoenix · Fabrice Desplechin · Ian Holm · Emmanuelle Devos

Synopsis Esther Kahn (2000) follows the journey of Esther Kahn, portrayed by Summer Phoenix, and her immigrant Jewish family as they establish themselves in the East End of London during the late 19th Century. While her family is engrossed in their...

6.9

138 votes

6.9

138 votes

Filmlovers!

2024 · Documentary · 88 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Louis Birman · Mathieu Amalric · Françoise Lebrun · Milo Machado Graner

Synopsis Filmlovers! (2024) delves into the enchantment of movie theaters through the journey of a passionate cinephile who retraces the path of Paul Dédalus. The documentary weaves together personal recollections, imaginative storytelling, and unexpected revelations, creating a dynamic and immersive cinematic...

6.7

27 votes

6.7

27 votes

A Christmas Tale

2008 · Movie · 150 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Jean-Paul Roussillon · Mathieu Amalric · Anne Consigny

Synopsis A Christmas Tale (2008) centers around the Vuillard family, who have been irrevocably changed by a tragic past. Abel and Junon Vuillard had two children, Joseph and Elizabeth. Joseph, afflicted with a rare genetic condition, desperately needed a bone marrow...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

La Sentinelle

1992 · Movie · 139 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Emmanuel Salinger · Thibault de Montalembert · Jean-Louis Richard · Marianne Denicourt

Synopsis La Sentinelle (1992) follows Mathias, a young man whose late father was a diplomat in Germany, as he embarks on a journey to study forensic medicine in Paris. During his train ride, Mathias encounters issues with border police and is...

6.3

93 votes

6.3

93 votes

My Golden Days

2015 · Movie · 123 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Mathieu Amalric · Quentin Dolmaire · Lou Roy-Lecollinet · André Dussollier

Synopsis My Golden Days (2015) follows the narrative of Paul, who is on the verge of departing from Tajikistan. As he prepares to leave, his mind drifts back to his formative teenage years. The story delves into his early life, marked...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Oh Mercy!

2019 · Movie · 120 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Roschdy Zem · Léa Seydoux · Sara Forestier · Antoine Reinartz

Synopsis Oh Mercy! (2019) unfolds on a Christmas night in the city of Roubaix, where Police Chief Daoud patrols the streets of his hometown. The city is marked by burned-out cars and altercations. At the police station, Louis Coterelle, a recent...

6.2

440 votes

6.2

440 votes

La vie des morts

1991 · Movie · 54 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Thibault de Montalembert · Marianne Denicourt · Emmanuelle Devos · Emmanuel Salinger

Synopsis La vie des morts (1991) follows the story of a young man who tries to end his life, leaving his family and friends to gather in a house as he fights for his life in a hospital. As they await...

6.1

125 votes

6.1

125 votes

The Beloved

2007 · Documentary · 70 min. · France

5.9

41 votes

5.9

41 votes

Deception

2021 · Movie · 105 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Denis Podalydès · Léa Seydoux · Emmanuelle Devos · Miglen Mirtchev

Synopsis Deception (2021) follows the narrative of an American author temporarily residing in London. The story unfolds as he engages in conversations with his wife, his lover, and various other female characters who might be figments of his imagination.

5.5

113 votes

5.5

113 votes

Ismael’s Ghosts

2017 · Movie · 110 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Mathieu Amalric · Marion Cotillard · Charlotte Gainsbourg · Louis Garrel

Synopsis Ismael’s Ghosts (2017) centers around a renowned filmmaker whose world is upended when an ex-lover resurfaces just as he is on the brink of starting production on his latest cinematic venture. This unexpected reunion forces him to confront his past...

5.2

427 votes

5.2

427 votes

Jimmy P.

2013 · Movie · 120 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Benicio del Toro · Mathieu Amalric · Gina McKee · Larry Pine

Synopsis Jimmy P. (2013) follows the journey of Jimmy Picard, a Blackfoot Native American who returns from fighting in France during World War II and is admitted to Topeka Military Hospital in Kansas. The hospital specializes in mental health and Jimmy...

5.1

617 votes

5.1

617 votes

Brother and Sister

2022 · Movie · 108 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Marion Cotillard · Melvil Poupaud · Golshifteh Farahani · Patrick Timsit

Synopsis Brother and Sister (2022) follows the lives of two siblings, Alice and Louis, who are approaching their fifties. Alice is a renowned actress, while Louis was a teacher and a poet. For over two decades, they have not spoken to...

5.0

208 votes

5.0

208 votes

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Playing 'In the Company of Men'

2003 · Movie · 121 min. · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast Sami Bouajila · Jean-Paul Roussillon · Wladimir Yordanoff · Laszlo Szabo

Synopsis Playing 'In the Company of Men' (2003) follows a director's journey to adapt Edward Bond's play "In the Company of Men" into a film. The director assembles a group of actors for screen tests and rehearsals, capturing their performances on...

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Une affaire

2025 · Movie · France

Direction Arnaud Desplechin

Cast François Civil · Nadia Tereszkiewicz · Hippolyte Girardot · Charlotte Rampling

Synopsis Une affaire (2025) follows the life of Mathias, a gifted pianist who finds himself entangled in a seemingly insurmountable romantic journey. The narrative delves into the complexities of his love story, exploring the challenges and emotions that arise from his...

Not rated

Not rated