Topic: Jealousy

Direction Erich von Stroheim

Cast Gibson Gowland · ZaSu Pitts · Jean Hersholt · Chester Conklin

Synopsis Greed (1924) follows the story of McTeague, a former miner who becomes a dentist and wins the heart of Trina Sieppe, who is the cousin of his friend Marcus. When Trina hits a jackpot of five thousand dollars in a...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Arturo de Córdova · Delia Garcés · Aurora Walker · Carlos Martínez Baena

Synopsis El (This Strange Passion) (1953) centers around Francisco, a wealthy and principled bachelor who, after an unexpected encounter with Gloria, becomes determined to make her his wife. Despite her initial reluctance, Francisco's persistent courtship leads Gloria to agree to marry...

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Hideko Takamine · Chishu Ryu · Tatsuo Saito · Sanae Takasugi

Synopsis The Munekata Sisters (1950) follows the complex love story of Setsuko, who is unhappily married to Mimura, an unemployed engineer with a drinking problem. Setsuko has always harbored feelings for Hiroshi, but their inability to confess their love led to...

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Rita Hayworth · Glenn Ford · George Macready · Joseph Calleia

Synopsis Gilda (1946) follows the tale of Johnny Farrell, a petty gambler who finds himself in a life-threatening situation upon his arrival in Argentina. He is rescued by the enigmatic Ballin Mundson, who subsequently hires him as his trusted associate. Their...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Glenn Ford · Gloria Grahame · Broderick Crawford · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis Human Desire (1954) follows the story of a veteran of the Korean War who resumes his role as a railroad engineer. His life takes a dark turn when he becomes entangled in a sordid affair with the wife of a...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Robert Mitchum · Jean Simmons · Mona Freeman · Herbert Marshall

Synopsis Angel Face (1952) presents a captivating tale centered around Jean Simmons' compelling portrayal of a character far from her usual roles. In this film directed by Otto Preminger, Diane Treymayne, the daughter of Charles Treymayne, who has remarried a wealthy...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Kirk Douglas · Ann Sothern · Linda Darnell · Paul Douglas

Synopsis A Letter to Three Wives (1949) follows the story of three married women who are on a boat trip together. They receive a letter from a mutual acquaintance, Addie Ross, who reveals that she has left town with one of...

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Simone Signoret · Serge Reggiani · Claude Dauphin · Raymond Bussières

Synopsis Casque d'or (1952) unfolds in a lively open-air dance hall where Leca's gang enjoys a night out with their companions. Among them is Marie, known as "Casque d'Or" (Golden Helmet), who crosses paths with Manda, a humble carpenter. Complications arise...

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Chikage Awashima · Ryo Ikebe · Teiji Takahashi · Keiko Kishi

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Tim Holt · Joseph Cotten · Dolores Costello · Agnes Moorehead

Synopsis The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) follows the tale of Eugene Morgan, a charming yet somewhat reckless young man who is deeply in love with Isabel Amberson, the daughter of a wealthy and influential family. However, Isabel chooses to marry the reliable...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Walter Miller · Sylvia Sidney · William Collier Jr. · Estelle Taylor

Synopsis Street Scene (1931) delves into the everyday experiences of a diverse group of individuals residing in a bustling urban neighborhood. The narrative unfolds over the course of a single day, capturing the essence of their interactions, struggles, and joys. The...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Suzanne Cloutier · Micheál MacLiammóir · Robert Coote

Synopsis The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice (1951) delves into the tale of a man consumed by his own intense emotions, leading to his ultimate downfall. This cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's renowned tragedy was helmed by Orson Welles, with...

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Gene Tierney · Cornel Wilde · Jeanne Crain · Vincent Price

Synopsis Leave Her to Heaven (1945) tells the tale of Ellen Berent (Gene Tierney), a woman who becomes infatuated with author Richard Harland (Cornell Wilde), who bears a striking resemblance to her deceased father. Ellen's love for Richard is intense and...

Direction René Clément

Cast Alain Delon · Maurice Ronet · Billy Kearns · Marie Laforêt

Synopsis Purple Noon (1960) follows the tale of Tom Ripley, portrayed by Alain Delon, an American sent to Europe with all expenses covered to persuade his friend, the wayward playboy Philippe Greenleaf (Maurice Ronet), to return to San Francisco as per...

Direction Icíar Bollaín

Cast Laia Marull · Luis Tosar · Candela Peña · Rosa María Sardà

Synopsis Take My Eyes (2003) is a compelling drama directed by Iciar Bollain that delves deeply into the complexities of a relationship shattered by domestic violence. The film follows Pilar, portrayed by Laia Marull, as she cautiously begins to rebuild her...

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Ingrid Bergman · George Sanders · Maria Mauban · Paul Muller

Synopsis Journey to Italy (1954) follows a married couple who embark on a trip to the Italian countryside to investigate a luxurious property they have inherited. As they navigate the picturesque landscapes and rich culture, they encounter various allurements and challenges...

Direction Jean-Luc Godard

Cast Brigitte Bardot · Michel Piccoli · Jack Palance · Georgia Moll

Synopsis Contempt (1963) centers around French playwright Paul Javal (Michel Piccoli), who is commissioned by the haughty American producer Jeremy Prokosch (Jack Palance) to adapt the screenplay of a commercial take on "Ulysses and his Odyssey." The film is set to...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Ángela Molina · Carole Bouquet · Julien Bertheau

Synopsis That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) commences with a man surprising his fellow train passengers by dousing a young girl on the platform with a bucket of water. Over the ensuing hours, he recounts his infatuation with her, portrayed by...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Ewa Blaszczyk · Piotr Machalica · Artur Barcis · Jan Jankowski

Synopsis Dekalog 9: Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Wife (TV) (1990) delves into the complexities of a marriage strained by infidelity and jealousy. Roman, upon learning of his own impotence, encourages his wife, Hanka, to seek a lover. Initially hesitant,...

Direction Emilio Maillé · Patricia Arriaga-Jordán · Rodrigo Curiel

Cast Juan Carlos Barreto · Eduardo Arroyuelo · Javier Díaz Dueñas · Claudio Lafarga