Direction: Bertrand Bonello

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


House of Tolerance

2011 · Movie · 125 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Hafsia Herzi · Jasmine Trinca · Adèle Haenel · Noémie Lvovsky

Synopsis House of Tolerance (2011) unfolds in the early 20th century, focusing on L'Apollonide, a Parisian brothel nearing its final days. Within this secluded environment, men's emotions range from tender affection to brutal cruelty, while the women share their innermost thoughts,...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes

Sarah Winchester (S)

2016 · Movie · 23 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Marie-Agnès Gillot · Reda Kateb

Synopsis Sarah Winchester (S) (2016) follows the enigmatic tale of a phantom opera ballet that seemingly does not exist. The narrative unfolds across two iconic venues: Opera Bastille and Opera Garnier. A mysterious connection binds these locations, where a musician fine-tunes...

6.4

49 votes

6.4

49 votes

On War

2008 · Movie · 130 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Mathieu Amalric · Asia Argento · Guillaume Depardieu · Clotilde Hesme

Synopsis On War (2008) follows a middle-aged filmmaker, Bertrand, as he grapples with existential questions while working on his next screenplay. The looming specter of mortality and the superficiality of the material world begin to weigh heavily on him. His life...

6.3

152 votes

6.3

152 votes

Nocturama

2016 · Movie · 130 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Finnegan Oldfield · Martin Petit-Guyot · Vincent Rottiers · Jamil McCraven

Synopsis Nocturama (2016) follows a group of disillusioned youth who orchestrate a coordinated bomb attack across Paris. Their plan involves converging at a shopping center for the night. The story unfolds over a single morning in Paris, where a diverse group...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

Tiresia

2003 · Movie · 115 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Clara Choveaux · Thiago Teles · Célia Catalifo · Laurent Lucas

Synopsis Tiresia (2003) follows the life of a Brazilian trans woman named Tiresia, who resides with her brother on the outskirts of Paris. Drawing from Greek mythology, where Tiresia is both a woman and a man, the film delves into the...

6.1

177 votes

6.1

177 votes

Saint Laurent

2014 · Movie · 151 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Gaspard Ulliel · Jérémie Rénier · Louis Garrel · Léa Seydoux

Synopsis Saint Laurent (2014) delves into the tumultuous life of Yves Saint Laurent, a visionary in the fashion world, as he navigates the 1970s, a period marked by both creative liberation and personal turmoil. The film explores the designer's struggles with...

6.0

513 votes

6.0

513 votes

The Beast

2023 · Movie · 146 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Léa Seydoux · George MacKay · Dasha Nekrasova · Julia Faure

Synopsis The Beast (2023) is set in a future where emotions are perceived as dangerous. Gabrielle opts to cleanse her DNA using a machine that will transport her through her past lives, aiming to eliminate intense feelings. During this process, she...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Coma

2022 · Movie · 80 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Julia Faure · Louise Labeque · Ninon Francois · Bonnie Banane

Synopsis Coma (2022) follows the journey of Bertrand Bonello’s daughter as she navigates the complexities of adulthood during a worldwide health emergency. At 18, she finds herself confined indoors, experiencing a state of uncertainty and isolation. Amidst daydreams and virtual interactions...

5.6

124 votes

5.6

124 votes

The Pornographer

2001 · Movie · 108 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Jean-Pierre Léaud · Jérémie Rénier · Dominique Blanc · Catherine Mouchet

Synopsis The Pornographer (2001) follows Jacques, a renowned figure in the adult film industry during the 1970s, as he re-enters the world that once defined his career. The film, directed by Bertrand Bonello, delves into Jacques' disillusionment as he discovers that...

5.5

361 votes

5.5

361 votes

Cindy: The Doll Is Mine (S)

2005 · Movie · 15 min. · France

5.4

94 votes

5.4

94 votes

Zombi Child

2019 · Movie · 103 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Louise Labeque · Wislanda Louimat · Adile David · Ninon Francois

Synopsis Zombi Child (2019) unfolds across two timelines, beginning in Haiti, 1962, where a man is resurrected to toil in the brutal sugar cane fields. Half a century later, a Haitian teenager shares her family's dark secret with her friends, unwittingly...

5.2

723 votes

5.2

723 votes

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