Direction: Philippe Grandrieux

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Cast Masao Adachi · Naruhiko Onozawa

Synopsis It may be that beauty has strengthened our resolve - Masao Adachi (2011) is a cinematic tribute to Masao Adachi, a renowned Japanese filmmaker known for his tumultuous history and current seclusion in his native country. The documentary offers a...

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Cast Dmitry Kubasov · Natalie Rehorova · Alexei Solonchev · Simona Huelsemann

Synopsis Un lac (2008) unfolds in an enigmatic northern land, shrouded in snow and dense forests, where a family resides in seclusion near a tranquil lake. The narrative centers around Alexi, a young man with a pure heart and a deep...

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Cast Zachary Knighton · Anna Mouglalis · Marc Barbe · Zsolt Nagy

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Cast Emilia Giudicelli · Vilma Pitrinaite · Hélène Rocheteau · Francesca Ziviani

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Cast Marc Barbe · Elina Löwensohn · Géraldine Voillat · Martine Vandeville

Synopsis Sombre (1998) follows the unsettling journey of a man who trails the Tour de France in his car, interspersed with disturbing scenes of children's laughter during a puppet show and women, frequently prostitutes, struggling to scream as they are choked....

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Cast Roxane Mesquida · Kristian Marr · Ariane Labed · Paul Hamy

Synopsis Despite the Night (2015) follows the journey of Lens, who ventures back to Paris with a singular mission: to reunite with his one true love, Madeleine. As he delves deeper into the city, his quest takes a sinister turn, drawing...

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Cast Hélène Rocheteau · Jean-Nicolas Dafflon · Anja Röttgerkamp · Dominique Dupuy

Synopsis White Epilepsy (2012) immerses viewers in a haunting journey deep within a foreboding forest, where primal and archaic human rituals unfold. The narrative oscillates between the realms of dream and nightmare, intricately weaving themes of fear, sexuality, and the raw,...

Direction Lav Diaz · Philippe Grandrieux · Manuela de Laborde · Óscar Enríquez

Cast Camille Grandrieux · Lola Norda · Sid Miles Garcia · Allen Alzula

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Cast Lilas Nagoya · Nathalie Remadi

Synopsis Unrest (2017) is the concluding part of a trilogy directed by Philippe Grandrieux, interconnected by a shared motif of anxiety. The central theme of this film is the concept of "la petite mort," which translates to "the little death.

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Synopsis The Scream (2019) showcases an immersive installation displayed across 11 screens, featuring unclothed human figures in a powerful, emotional performance.

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Synopsis L'arrière-saison (S) (2007) draws inspiration from the central theme of the novel by renowned Austrian author Adalbert Stifter, presenting a dual narrative centered around the beauty and symbolism of roses. This documentary delves into the intricate and evocative world of...

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Synopsis La Lumière, la lumière (S) (2020) delves into the intense and consuming bond between two women, as narrated through a haunting voiceover and accompanied by the iconic sounds of Alan Vega and Marc Hurtado's "Saturn Drive Duplex." The film explores...

Direction Philippe Grandrieux

Synopsis The Small Screens of Cairo (S) (1983) offers a unique glimpse into the everyday life of Cairo through a series of static shots in various locales such as workshops, barber shops, and cafes. Each scene features a television, which serves...

Direction Philippe Grandrieux