Soundtrack: Luis Bacalov

Direction Katsuhito Ishii · Shou Tajima

Cast Uma Thurman

Synopsis The Origin of O-Ren (S) (2003) delves into the backstory of O-Ren Ishii, a pivotal character in the narrative of "The Bride." As "The Bride" regains sensation in her lower body following a four-year coma, she reflects on the life...

Direction Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast Enrique Irazoqui · Margherite Caruso · Marcello Morante · Luigi Barbini

Synopsis The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964) unfolds along a rugged, desolate shoreline where Jesus commences his teachings, predominantly through parables. He gathers followers, presenting himself as stern, direct, and exacting. He declares that he brings division, not harmony. Jesus...

Direction Michael Radford

Cast Philippe Noiret · Massimo Troisi · María Grazia Cucinotta · Linda Moretti

Synopsis The Postman (1994) tells the story of a humble mail carrier who discovers a world of romantic opportunities when he begins delivering letters to one of the 20th century's most celebrated poets. This enchanting narrative draws inspiration from a real-life...

Direction Damian Pettigrew

Cast Federico Fellini · Roberto Benigni · Rinaldo Geleng · Donald Sutherland

Synopsis Fellini: I'm a Born Liar (2002) delves into the imaginative world of Federico Fellini, offering an intimate glimpse into his unique creative process. Through in-depth conversations, Fellini shares insights into his upbringing and delves into the intricacies of his artistic...

Direction Fernando Di Leo

Cast Gastone Moschin · Barbara Bouchet · Mario Adorf · Frank Wolff

Direction Diane Kurys

Cast Miou-Miou · Isabelle Huppert · Guy Marchand · Jean-Pierre Bacri

Synopsis Entre Nous (1982) unfolds in 1942, where a young Jewish woman, Léna, enters into a marriage with a French soldier, Michel, to escape deportation to Germany. Concurrently, another young woman, Madeleine, ties the knot with an artist named Raymond, who...

Direction Sergio Corbucci

Cast Franco Nero · Loredana Nusciak · José Bódalo · Ángel Álvarez

Synopsis Django (1966) is a seminal spaghetti Western directed by Sergio Corbucci, featuring Franco Nero as the tough, enigmatic mercenary who hauls a mysterious coffin behind him. This film, alongside Sergio Leone's Clint Eastwood trilogy, significantly influenced the genre. Django (1966)...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Anna Prucnal · Bernice Stegers · Iole Silvani

Synopsis City of Women (1980) follows the story of a man who, while on a business trip, becomes unexpectedly confined to a hotel. As the night unfolds, he encounters a series of intimidating and mysterious women who seem to have a...

Direction Damiano Damiani

Cast Horst Buchholz · Catherine Spaak · Bette Davis · Isa Miranda

Synopsis The Empty Canvas (1963) follows the journey of Dino, the offspring of a prosperous American woman and a late Italian aristocrat, as he explores his passion for painting. Believing he has discovered the perfect muse for his "empty canvas," Dino...

Direction Fernando Di Leo

Cast Henry Silva · Richard Conte · Gianni Garko · Antonia Santilli

Direction Elio Petri

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Irene Papas · Gabriele Ferzetti · Salvo Randone

Synopsis We Still Kill the Old Way (1967) follows a tenacious left-wing academic who is determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths of two individuals during a hunting expedition. However, his quest for justice is met with formidable opposition...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast John Turturro · Rade Serbedzija · Massimo Ghini · Roberto Citran

Synopsis The Truce (1997) follows John Turturro as a survivor of Auschwitz who embarks on a journey back to Italy following World War II. Directed by Francesco Rosi, this film is an adaptation of Primo Levi's autobiographical work "La Tregua" ("The...

Direction Maurizio Lucidi

Cast Tomas Milian · Pierre Clémenti · Katia Christine · Luigi Casellato

Synopsis The Designated Victim (1971) follows the twisted tale of a wealthy and decadent count who persuades a disenchanted playboy to enter into a sinister pact. The agreement involves each man murdering the other's relatives, ensuring that neither can be implicated...

Direction Andrea Frazzi · Antonio Frazzi

Cast Isabella Rossellini · Jeroen Krabbé · Barbara Enrichi · Gianna Giachetti

Synopsis The Sky Is Falling (2000) is set in 1943 on an estate north of Florence, where a young girl named Penny, around 10 years old, carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. Orphaned, she is tasked with caring...

Direction Damiano Damiani

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Klaus Kinski · Martine Beswick · Lou Castel

Synopsis A Bullet for the General (1966) follows a group of outlaws led by El Chuncho who successfully hijack a train to acquire weapons, planning to sell them to Elias' revolutionary forces. Aiding them in this endeavor is Bill Tate, a...

Direction Theresa Connelly

Cast Claire Danes · Gabriel Byrne · Lena Olin · Jon Bradford

Synopsis Polish Wedding (1998) revolves around the intricate dynamics of a large Polish family. Jadzia, the matriarch, governs the Pzoniak household, which includes her five children and her devoted husband, Bolek. However, Jadzia's life is complicated by a long-standing affair with...

Direction Diane Kurys

Cast Juliette Binoche · Benoît Magimel · Stefano Dionisi · Robin Renucci

Synopsis The Children of the Century (1998) is set in Paris, 1832, and chronicles the passionate and tumultuous love story between two prominent French literary figures of the 19th century, novelist George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset. Their relationship takes...

Direction Carlo Lizzani

Cast Nino Manfredi · Senta Berger · Virna Lisi · Irene Papas

Synopsis Roma bene (1971) follows the story of Nino Manfredi, a police captain who offers a unique perspective on the extravagant and morally corrupt upper echelons of society. The narrative unfolds during a lavish party where a destitute baron engages in...

Direction Giancarlo Santi

Cast Lee Van Cleef · Alberto Dentice · Jess Hahn · Horst Frank

Synopsis The Grand Duel (1972) follows the story of a weathered former lawman who aids a man wrongfully accused of homicide. Together, they must face off against a formidable trio of siblings who are determined to eliminate him.

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Ugo Tognazzi · Nicoletta Machiavelli · Bernard Blier · Franco Fabrizi