Soundtrack: Gabriel Yared

Direction Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Cast Ulrich Mühe · Martina Gedeck · Sebastian Koch · Ulrich Tukur

Synopsis The Lives of Others (2006) is set in the oppressive atmosphere of East Germany during the early 1980s. The narrative revolves around Georg Dreyman, a celebrated playwright, and his long-term partner, Christa-Maria Sieland, a renowned actress. Despite their public personas...

Direction Hernán Zin

Synopsis Born in Syria (2016) delves into the profound impact of the Syrian Civil War on the youngest victims, as it has forced four million children to flee their homes. This documentary weaves together seven compelling narratives that illustrate the hardships...

Direction Jean-Paul Jaud

Synopsis Food Beware: The French Organic Revolution (2008) delves into a pressing concern: today's youth are experiencing declining health compared to previous generations. As environmental factors contribute to rising rates of cancer, infertility, and other ailments, the documentary prompts a critical...

Direction Nikolaj Arcel

Cast Mads Mikkelsen · Alicia Vikander · Mikkel Boe Følsgaard · Trine Dyrholm

Synopsis A Royal Affair (2012) tells the story of a young queen who, trapped in a marriage with a mentally unstable king, finds unexpected solace and love with the king's enlightened physician. Their clandestine relationship sparks a transformative revolution that leaves...

Direction Mona Achache

Cast Josiane Balasko · Garance Le Guillermic · Togo Igawa · Anne Brochet

Synopsis Le Hérisson (2009) unfolds the tale of an unusual meeting among the residents of 2 Rue Eugène Manuel in Paris. Paloma Josse, a precocious 11-year-old with a hidden agenda, crosses paths with Madame Michel, the reserved and isolated concierge who...

Direction Anthony Minghella

Cast Ralph Fiennes · Kristin Scott Thomas · Juliette Binoche · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis The English Patient (1996) unfolds as World War II draws to a close, focusing on a dedicated young nurse who cares for a severely burned man, the sole survivor of a plane crash. Through a series of vivid flashbacks, the...

Direction Jean-Jacques Beineix

Cast Jean-Hugues Anglade · Béatrice Dalle · Consuelo De Haviland · Gérard Darmon

Synopsis Betty Blue (1986) follows the story of a relaxed handyman named Zorg, who spends his days working on beachside cottages, cooking chili, and aspiring to be a writer. His tranquil life takes a dramatic turn when the enigmatic and tempestuous...

Direction Michel Ocelot

Synopsis Azur and Asmar (2006) follows the tale of two boys, Azur, a fair-haired youth with blue eyes, and Asmar, his dark-haired and dark-eyed counterpart. In their youth, they shared a bond as close as brothers, filled with both camaraderie and...

Direction Pietro Marcello

Cast Raphaël Thierry · Juliette Jouan · Louis Garrel · Noémie Lvovsky

Synopsis Scarlet (2022) follows the journey of Juliette, a young girl raised in solitude with her father, Raphaël, a veteran of the First World War, in the picturesque landscapes of northern France. Juliette's life is filled with a deep love for...

Direction Anthony Minghella

Cast Matt Damon · Gwyneth Paltrow · Jude Law · Cate Blanchett

Synopsis The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) unfolds in the picturesque landscapes of Italy during the late 1950s, where Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) yearns for the lavish existence enjoyed by Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law). When Dickie's affluent father, a prominent shipbuilder, enlists...

Direction Bruno Nuytten

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Gérard Depardieu · Alain Cuny · Madeleine Robinson

Synopsis Camille Claudel (1988) presents the compelling life story of Camille Claudel, the talented sister of renowned writer Paul Claudel. Her extraordinary passion for art captivates the already celebrated sculptor Auguste Rodin, leading him to employ her as his assistant. However,...

Direction Jean-Luc Godard

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Jacques Dutronc · Nathalie Baye · Roland Amstutz

Synopsis Slow Motion (1980) unfolds in three distinct segments, each embodying different aspects of human nature. The narrative begins with Denise Rimbaud, portrayed by Baye, symbolizing creativity and imagination. She is a film editor who, feeling stifled by her work, seeks...

Direction Roger Allers · Gaëtan Brizzi · Paul Brizzi · Joan C. Gratz

Synopsis The Prophet (2014) unfolds a tale of an unexpected bond between a spirited young girl and a poet confined within the walls of a prison. Drawing inspiration from the cherished classic by Kahlil Gibran, this film weaves together the poet's...

Direction Anthony Minghella

Cast Jill Scott · Lucian Msamati · Anika Noni Rose · Idris Elba

Synopsis The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - Pilot Episode (TV) (2008) follows the journey of Precious Ramotswe, the founder of Botswana's first and only female-run detective agency. Inspired by her father's teachings and her deep affection for her homeland, Precious...

Direction Vincent Ward

Cast Jason Scott Lee · Anne Parillaud · Patrick Bergin · John Cusack

Synopsis Map of the Human Heart (1993) begins in 1931, when a dedicated cartographer pilots his aircraft into the Arctic to document unexplored territories. During his journey, he encounters an Inuit boy suffering from tuberculosis and brings him back to civilization....

Direction René Laloux

Synopsis Light Years (Gandahar) (1988) unfolds in a serene utopia where inhabitants live in perfect harmony with nature. However, this tranquility is shattered when a malevolent entity from a millennium ahead in time initiates a campaign of destruction, threatening to obliterate...

Direction Anthony Minghella

Cast Jude Law · Nicole Kidman · Renée Zellweger · Brendan Gleeson

Synopsis Cold Mountain (2003) follows the story of Inman (Jude Law), a Confederate soldier who, as the Civil War draws to a close, embarks on a perilous trek back to his home in Cold Mountain, North Carolina. His goal is to...

Direction Michel Ocelot

Synopsis Dilili in Paris (2018) centers around a young adventurer named Dilili who secretly boards a ship from New Caledonia and finds herself entangled in a captivating mystery. Her journey leads her through the vibrant streets and hidden corners of Paris,...

Direction Olivier Assayas

Cast Wadeck Stanczak · Ann-Gisel Glass · Lucas Belvaux · Rémi Martin

Synopsis Disorder (1986) is the directorial debut of Olivier Assayas, who previously honed his skills as a screenwriter for André Techiné. The narrative revolves around a destitute young woman and two equally impoverished boys who aspire to form a successful rock...

Direction Richard Dembo

Cast Michel Piccoli · Alexandre Arbatt · Liv Ullmann · Leslie Caron

Synopsis Dangerous Moves (1984) follows the intense rivalry between two contrasting chess masters vying for the World Chess Championship. The narrative centers around a 52-year-old Soviet Jew who is the reigning champion and a 35-year-old prodigy who abandoned his homeland to...