Soundtrack: Mikis Theodorakis

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Yves Montand · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Irene Papas · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis Z (1969) unfolds in a nation governed by a delicate democracy, where law enforcement and the military are determined to eliminate any perceived threats from the political left. A prominent figure from the parliamentary opposition is assassinated on the street...

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Yves Montand · Renato Salvatori · Jacques Weber · O.E. Hasse

Synopsis State of Siege (1972) unfolds against the backdrop of a tense interrogation of an American counterinsurgency operative, delving into the repercussions of the power struggle between Uruguay's ruling administration and the left-wing Tupamaro rebels. The narrative intricately weaves the personal...

Direction Mihalis Kakogiannis

Cast Anthony Quinn · Alan Bates · Irene Papas · Lila Kedrova

Synopsis Zorba the Greek (1964) follows the journey of Basil, a reserved English writer with Greek roots, who crosses paths with the vivacious and uninhibited Greek peasant, Zorba, portrayed by Anthony Quinn, on the picturesque island of Crete. As Zorba engages...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Al Pacino · John Randolph · Jack Kehoe · Tony Roberts

Synopsis Serpico (1973) follows the journey of a dedicated police officer navigating the corrupt landscape of the early 1970s. Unlike his peers, he steadfastly declines to partake in the illicit extortion schemes that are commonplace among his colleagues. This principled stance...

Direction Mihalis Kakogiannis

Cast Irene Papas · Tatiana Papamoschou · Kostas Kazakos · Costas Carras

Synopsis Iphigenia (Iphigenie) (1977) follows the tale of the Greek army, stranded in Aulis and unable to set sail for Troy. King Agamemnon grapples with food scarcity, a mutinous army, and the machinations of the soothsayer Calchas, who witnessed Agamemnon's slaughter...

Direction Mihalis Kakogiannis

Cast Irene Papas · Giannis Fertis · Aleka Katselli · Manos Katrakis

Synopsis Electra (1962) presents a compelling adaptation of Euripides' tragedy, "Electra." The narrative commences with a silent recap of the events from the preceding play, "The Agamemnon," where the malevolent Queen Clytemnestra and her paramour Aegisthus assassinate her husband, Agamemnon, upon...

Direction Jules Dassin

Cast Melina Mercouri · Anthony Perkins · Raf Vallone · Elizabeth Ercy

Synopsis Phaedra (1962) presents a contemporary adaptation of the classic Greek myth. Set in modern-day Greece, the narrative unfolds as Alexis's father, a prosperous shipping tycoon, ties the knot with the younger and passionate Phaedra. When Alexis encounters his new stepmother,...

Direction Miguel Littin

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Diana Bracho · Claudio Obregon · Arturo Beristáin

Synopsis Letters from Marusia (1976) is a Mexican film that delves into a grim period in Chile's past. Set in a small Chilean mining community in 1907, the story unfolds under the oppressive control of British mine proprietors. The miners, driven...

Direction Mihalis Kakogiannis

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Vanessa Redgrave · Geneviève Bujold · Irene Papas

Synopsis The Trojan Women (1971) portrays the aftermath of Troy's downfall, as the victorious Greek forces seize the city. The narrative centers around the Trojan women, who mourn the loss of their homeland, loved ones, and dignity. They are now destined...

Direction John Gilling

Cast Conrad Phillips · Barbara Shelley · André Morell · Richard Warner

Synopsis The Shadow of the Cat (1961) revolves around a female feline who witnesses her beloved owner being brutally killed by her spouse and two loyal servants. Driven by an intense desire for vengeance, the cat becomes a relentless force, determined...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Sophia Loren · Anthony Perkins · Gig Young · Jean-Pierre Aumont

Synopsis Five Miles to Midnight (1962) follows the dramatic tale of Lisa Macklin, an Italian woman living in Paris, who engages in a heated argument with her American husband, Robert, at a nightclub. The next day, Robert departs for a business...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Marius Goring · David Oxley · Dimitri Andreas

Synopsis Ill Met by Moonlight (1957) is a gripping tale set during World War II, where a daring group of British officers, enlisted for "hostilities only," and local resistance fighters embark on a perilous mission to the occupied island of Crete....

Direction Stipe Delic

Cast Richard Burton · Ljuba Tadic · Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic · Irene Papas

Synopsis The Battle of Sutjeska (1973) is a monumental film, recognized as one of the most costly productions in the history of the former Yugoslavia. This epic was crafted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Sutjeska, a pivotal...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Anthony Steel · Ludmilla Tcherina · Antonio Ruiz Soler · Leonid Massine

Synopsis Honeymoon (1959) follows the journey of Australian farmer Kit Kelly and his newlywed wife Anna as they traverse Europe by car. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they come across a stranded motorist, who turns out to be the...

Direction Constantine Krystallis

Synopsis The Stubborn Donkey (S) (2008) follows the tale of an elderly fisherman who faces a challenge when he attempts to persuade his stubborn donkey, Mariza, to ascend the challenging, winding path of their picturesque Greek island. Despite Mariza's initial resistance,...

Direction Stole Jankovic

Cast Rod Taylor · Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic · Brioni Farrell · Adam West

Direction Adonis Kyrou

Cast Kostas Kazakos · Xenia Kalogeropoulou · Alexandra Ladikou · Giannis Fertis

Direction Mark Hoffman

Cast Roger Federer · Davide Oldani

Synopsis Barilla: Masters of Pasta (S) (2017) presents an extraordinary culinary journey where renowned chef Davide Oldani shares his expertise with tennis legend Roger Federer. The film captures the unique experience of Federer learning the art of pasta making from Oldani,...

Direction David Eady

Cast John Gregson · Mai Zetterling · John Ireland · Michel Dennison

Synopsis Faces in the Dark (1960) follows the story of Richard Hammond, a driven businessman and inventor, who is on a mission to create and sell the ultimate light-bulb. Tragedy strikes when a bizarre laboratory mishap leaves him blind and emotionally...

Direction Daniel Moosmann

Cast Bruno Cremer · Georges Géret · Pierre Vaneck · Michel Tureau

Synopsis Biribi (1971) follows the journey of a soldier, Jean Froissard, who is given a two-year sentence to the notorious Biribi Military Prison located in North Africa. Initially, Jean appears to adapt to his new environment, but the harsh realities of...