Direction: Raoul Ruiz

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Armanda Bacelar · Aurélie Chazelle · Luis Gaspar da Silva · José de Freitas

Synopsis Manuel on the Island of Wonders (TV Miniseries) (1984) follows the enchanting journey of Manoel as he traverses through different eras. His adventure begins in ancient times (Episode 1 - O jardim proibido / Le Jardin interdit aka Les destins...

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Adriano Luz · Maria João Bastos · Ricardo Pereira · Clotilde Hesme

Synopsis Mysteries of Lisbon (TV Miniseries) (2010) is a captivating adaptation of the 19th-century Portuguese novel by Camilo Castelo Branco, spanning 6 episodes. The narrative revolves around Joao, the illegitimate son of a doomed aristocratic love affair, as he embarks on...

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Eric Alfieri · Mathilde Altaraz · Muriel Boulay · Christophe Delachaux

Synopsis Mammame (1986) is a cinematic exploration of the intricate dynamics and hidden tensions within a group of dancers. Inspired by a choreography crafted by Jean-Claude Gallotta, the film delves into the underlying sexual repressions and emotional complexities that exist among...

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Adriano Luz · Maria João Bastos · Ricardo Pereira · Clotilde Hesme

Synopsis Mysteries of Lisbon (2010) immerses viewers in a swirling tale of escapades, coincidences, and revelations, all intertwined with intense emotions and passions. The narrative unfolds across multiple countries, from Portugal to France, Italy, and even Brazil. Set in a Lisbon...

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Anne Alvaro · Jean Badin · Franck Oger · Claude Derepp

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Hugues Quester · Anne Alvaro · Melvil Poupaud · Duarte de Almeida

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Jean-Bernard Guillard · Philippe Deplanche · Jean Badin · Nadège Clair

Synopsis Three Crowns of the Sailor (1983) is a whimsical and surreal fantasy film that revolves around a sailor renowned for his storytelling prowess. The sailor witnesses a student committing an act of violence against his teacher and, in response, decides...

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Jean Badin · Raoul Ruiz

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Jean Rougeul · Anne Debois · Alix Comte · Jean Narboni

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Shenda Román · Nelson Villagra · Luis Alarcón · Jaime Vadell

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Beatriz Lapido · Rodrigo Ureta · Luis Alarcón · Bélgica Castro

Synopsis Little White Dove (1973) follows the story of a young woman from a humble background who becomes enamored with a young man from a privileged family. This individual is deeply involved in a conspiracy to eliminate General Schneider, the leader...

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Bélgica Castro · Ignacio Agüero · Angel Parra · Chamila Rodríguez

Synopsis La Recta Provincia (TV Miniseries) (2007) follows the journey of a man who, while tending to a sprawling estate in Chile, uncovers a peculiar bone in his garden. This bone, with holes that form a flute, begins to play a...

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Françoise Arnoul · Daniel Gélin · Carla Cristi · Sergio Hernández

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Melvil Poupaud · Elsa Zylberstein · Lambert Wilson · Christian Vadim

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Eva Simonet · Robert Darmel · Silke Humel · Frank Lesne

Synopsis Dog Symposium (S) (1977) presents a captivating narrative that intertwines themes of murder and peculiar behavior, all conveyed through a unique visual style. The film employs a series of still images reminiscent of Chris Marker's "La Jetée," interspersed with shots...

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Emmanuelle Béart · Vincent Pérez · John Malkovich

Synopsis Time Regained (1999) unfolds in 1922 France, where the renowned writer Marcel Proust lies on his deathbed, his mind a whirlwind of memories. However, these recollections are not of his own life but of the intricate world he created through...

Direction Raoul Ruiz · Valeria Sarmiento

Cast Luis Alarcón · Patricia Rivadeneira · Francisco Reyes · Consuelo Castillo

Synopsis The Wandering Soap Opera (2017) presents a unique and thought-provoking narrative centered around the idea of a soap opera. The film, completed posthumously by the director's wife, posits that Chilean reality is not genuine but rather a collection of soap...

Direction Raoul Ruiz · Valeria Sarmiento

Cast Jaime Vadell · Juan Carlos Moraga · Javier Maldonado · Nemesio Antúnez

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Bernard Giraudeau · Elsa Zylberstein · Jean-Luc Bideau · Jean-François Balmer

Direction Raoul Ruiz

Cast Marcial Edwards · Mario Montilles · Bélgica Castro · Ignacio Agüero