Screenplay: Roman Polanski

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Mia Farrow · John Cassavetes · Ruth Gordon · Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis Rosemary's Baby (1968) follows the story of a young couple, Guy and Rosemary Woodhouse, who relocate to a new apartment in New York City. They quickly form a bond with their elderly neighbors, the Castevets. Rosemary soon discovers she is...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Roman Polanski · Isabelle Adjani · Melvyn Douglas · Shelley Winters

Synopsis The Tenant (1976) follows the story of a timid office worker, Trelkovsky, who moves into a Parisian apartment after the previous tenant, a woman, takes her own life. He forms a delicate bond with Stella, a friend of the deceased,...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Ian Hendry · Patrick Wymark · John Fraser

Synopsis Repulsion (1965) follows the unsettling journey of Carol, a young Belgian woman employed as a manicurist in a bustling London beauty salon. During a lunch break, she catches the eye of Colin, a charming young man who promptly asks her...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Nastassja Kinski · Peter Firth · Leigh Lawson · John Collins

Synopsis Tess (1979) unfolds in the picturesque countryside of 19th-century England, where a humble clergyman reveals to Durbeyfield, a modest farmer, that he is a descendant of the once-renowned d'Urberville family. Intrigued by this revelation, Durbeyfield dispatches his daughter Tess to...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Peter Coyote · Emmanuelle Seigner · Hugh Grant · Kristin Scott Thomas

Synopsis Bitter Moon (1992) follows a British couple, Nigel (Hugh Grant) and Fiona (Kristin Scott Thomas), who embark on a cruise to Istanbul to commemorate their seventh wedding anniversary. During the voyage, they cross paths with Oscar (Peter Coyote), an American...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Jack MacGowran · Roman Polanski · Sharon Tate · Alfie Bass

Synopsis The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) follows the adventures of a seasoned bat expert, Professor Abronsius, and his eager assistant, Alfred, as they journey to an isolated Transylvanian hamlet in pursuit of vampires. Alfred's heart is swiftly captured by Sarah, the...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Kate Winslet · Christoph Waltz · Jodie Foster · John C. Reilly

Synopsis Carnage (2011) is a cinematic adaptation of Yasmina Reza's acclaimed play, focusing on the interactions of two pairs of parents from New York City. The narrative unfolds as these parents come together for a seemingly civilized meeting following an altercation...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Leon Niemczyk · Jolanta Umecka · Zygmunt Malanowicz

Synopsis Knife in the Water (1962) follows the story of a young woman named Christine, who is behind the wheel of her partner Andrzej's car. Andrzej, a sports journalist, critiques her driving as a careless student suddenly darts in front of...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Donald Pleasence · Françoise Dorléac · Lionel Stander · Jack MacGowran

Synopsis Cul-de-sac (1966) follows the tale of two criminals, one injured and the other on his last legs, who seek shelter in a seaside fortress. The castle's residents, a timid Englishman and his strong-willed French wife, are at first forced to...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Mathieu Amalric · Emmanuelle Seigner

Synopsis Venus in Fur (2013) follows the intense and captivating journey of Vanda, a remarkably gifted young actress who is resolute in securing the starring role in Thomas' upcoming theatrical production. The play is an adaptation of the renowned erotic novel,...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Jean Dujardin · Louis Garrel · Emmanuelle Seigner · Grégory Gadebois

Synopsis An Officer and a Spy (2019) unfolds in 1894, focusing on French Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a rising officer who is publicly disgraced and falsely accused of espionage for Germany. He is convicted of treason and condemned to a life sentence...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Jon Finch · Francesca Annis · Martin Shaw · Nicholas Selby

Synopsis Macbeth (1971) is a cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, directed by the renowned Roman Polanski. The film delves into the dark tale of a Scottish nobleman who, driven by ambition, orchestrates the assassination of the king to seize the...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Ewan McGregor · Pierce Brosnan · Olivia Williams · Kim Cattrall

Synopsis The Ghost Writer (2010) follows the journey of a professional writer (Ewan McGregor) who is employed to finish the autobiography of a retired British prime minister, Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan).

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Harrison Ford · Emmanuelle Seigner · Betty Buckley · Gérard Klein

Synopsis Frantic (1988) is a gripping thriller directed by Roman Polanski, reminiscent of the classic suspense films by Alfred Hitchcock. The story revolves around Harrison Ford, who portrays Richard Walker, an American heart surgeon vacationing in Paris with his wife, Sondra...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Barbara Lass · Roman Polanski · Henryk Kluba · Andrzej Kondratiuk

Synopsis When Angels Fall (S) (1959) follows the daily routine of an elderly woman who tends to pigeons and works in the men's lavatory of a public building. Her monotonous day is interrupted by various small dramas unfolding around her, from...

Direction Theodoros Angelopoulos · Olivier Assayas · Bille August · Jane Campion

Cast Cindy Beckett · Audrey Dana · Jacques Frantz · George Babluani

Synopsis To Each His Cinema (2007) is a 2007 cinematic tribute, curated and produced by Gilles Jacob, honoring the 60th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival. This unique film is an anthology of 35 short films, each lasting three minutes, crafted...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Jakub Goldberg · Henryk Kluba · Andrzej Kondratiuk · Barbara Lass

Synopsis Two Men and a Wardrobe (S) (1958) follows the journey of two men who emerge from the beach, lugging a massive wardrobe between them. As they venture into town, they encounter significant challenges in finding suitable lodging due to their...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Johnny Depp · Lena Olin · Frank Langella · Emmanuelle Seigner

Synopsis The Ninth Gate (1999) follows the journey of a rare book dealer, Dean Corso (Johnny Depp), who becomes entangled in a mysterious and dangerous quest. His mission involves tracking down the final two copies of an enigmatic and sinister tome,...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Walter Matthau · Cris Campion · Damien Thomas · Ferdy Mayne

Synopsis Pirates (1986) follows the thrilling adventures of Captain Red, who commands a robust pirate vessel with the help of Frog, a skilled and charming French sailor. The narrative takes an exciting turn when Captain Red is seized and brought onto...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Roman Polanski

Synopsis The Lamp (S) (1959) presents a minimalist narrative, almost devoid of a traditional plot. The story unfolds in the workshop of a toy maker, where a gradual and inexorable fire begins to spread, ultimately leading to the destruction of all...