Cast: Ivan Desny

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Günter Lamprecht · Karlheinz Braun · Hanna Schygulla · Claus Holm

Synopsis Berlin Alexanderplatz (TV Series) (1980) is a 14-episode television series that delves into the life of Franz Biberkopf, the protagonist of Alfred Döblin's renowned novel, and the vibrant Alexanderplatz district of Berlin. The series chronicles Franz's journey as an ex-convict...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Martine Carol · Peter Ustinov · Anton Walbrook · Oskar Werner

Synopsis Lola Montes (1955) chronicles the poignant tale of Lola Montès, a daring and enigmatic figure who transitions from a life of high society and romantic entanglements to becoming the star attraction of a circus. The narrative delves into her tumultuous...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Klaus Löwitsch · Ivan Desny · Gisela Uhlen

Synopsis The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, where Maria and Hermann Braun hastily tie the knot amidst the chaos of falling bombs. Their brief union is abruptly interrupted as Hermann is called back...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Klaus Löwitsch · Barbara Valentin · Mascha Rabben · Karl Heinz Vosgerau

Synopsis World on a Wire (TV) (1973) is set in a future where a groundbreaking computer project, Simulacron, has the capability to create a fully immersive simulated reality. The story begins with the sudden death of the project's leader, Henry Vollmer....

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Barbara Sukowa · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Mario Adorf · Mathias Fuchs

Synopsis Lola (1981) unfolds in Germany during the autumn of 1957, where Lola, a captivating cabaret performer and prostitute (Barbara Sukowa), revels in her ability to enthrall men, yet yearns for a way out. She desires wealth, property, and genuine affection....

Direction David Lean

Cast Ann Todd · Norman Wooland · Ivan Desny · Leslie Banks

Synopsis Madeleine (1950) is a gripping film inspired by the real-life events surrounding Madeleine Smith, a young woman from a prosperous Glasgow family. The narrative unfolds in 1857, as Smith finds herself at the center of a highly publicized murder trial....

Direction Alexandre Astruc

Cast Maria Schell · Christian Marquand · Pascale Petit · Louis Arbessier

Synopsis End of Desire (1958) is set in Normandy during the latter half of the 19th century. The story revolves around Jeanne Dandieu, who resides in a grand manor with her parents and their loyal servant, Rosalie. Jeanne's life takes a...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Yul Brynner · Helen Hayes · Akim Tamiroff

Synopsis Anastasia (1956) follows a group of Russian émigrés in Paris who devise a scheme to secure a substantial sum from the Bank of England by presenting a young, vulnerable woman as the long-lost heir to the Russian throne. As the...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Catherine Deneuve · Laurence Côte · Julien Riviére

Synopsis Thieves (1996) opens with a somber scene as Ivan's lifeless body is returned to his wife and their melancholic, distinctive son in the dead of night. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, revealing the intricate web of relationships...

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast Lucía Bosé · Gino Cervi · Andrea Checchi · Ivan Desny

Direction André Cayatte

Cast Michèle Morgan · Bourvil · Ivan Desny · Georgette Anys

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast Rüdiger Vogler · Hanna Schygulla · Ivan Desny · Marianne Hoppe

Synopsis Wrong Move (1975) follows the journey of Wilhelm, a disillusioned and aimless individual, over the course of six days. Driven by a desire to write, Wilhelm's mother provides him with a ticket to Bonn, urging him to experience life. During...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Philippe Noiret · Emmanuelle Béart · Manuel Blanc · Hélène Vincent

Synopsis I Don't Kiss (1991) follows the journey of a naive young man who departs from his small town in southern France to explore the vibrant city of Paris. Upon arrival, he is overwhelmed by the city's fast-paced lifestyle and quickly...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Kirk Douglas · Dany Robin · Brigitte Bardot · Gabrielle Dorziat

Synopsis Act of Love (1953) follows the story of an American soldier, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, who is involved in the 1944 liberation of France. He encounters a destitute Parisian woman, Dany Robin, and, feeling compassion for her, he falsely claims...

Direction Charles Vidor · George Cukor

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Capucine · Geneviève Page · Patricia Morison

Synopsis Song Without End (1960) is a captivating musical drama that was initially helmed by Charles Vidor but was ultimately finished by George Cukor following Vidor's illness. The film is renowned for its Academy Award-winning musical score and delves into the...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Anthony Quinn · Charles Bronson · Anjanette Comer · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis Guns for San Sebastian (1968) follows the journey of Leon Alastray, portrayed by Anthony Quinn, an outlaw who finds refuge with Father John, played by Sam Jaffe. Alastray accompanies Father John to the isolated village of San Sebastian, where the...

Direction Terence Fisher · Frank Winterstein

Cast Christopher Lee · Hans Söhnker · Senta Berger · Thorley Walters

Synopsis Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace (1962) follows the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson as they embark on a thrilling adventure to unravel the mystery surrounding the theft of Cleopatra's priceless necklace. Recently unearthed by...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Omar Sharif · Catherine Deneuve · James Mason · Ava Gardner

Synopsis Mayerling (1968) unfolds in the 1880s, where Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, portrayed by Omar Sharif, finds himself at odds with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I, played by James Mason, and his mother, Empress Elisabeth, portrayed by Ava Gardner....

Direction James Neilson

Cast Fred MacMurray · Jane Wyman · Michael Callan · Deborah Walley

Synopsis Bon Voyage! (1962) follows the Willard family from Terre Haute, Indiana, as they embark on an extraordinary journey to Paris, France, for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Harry Willard anticipates that the primary challenge will be steering clear of the local tap...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast David Niven · Toshirô Mifune · Hardy Krüger · Ando

Synopsis Paper Tiger (1975) follows the story of a meticulous and reserved Englishman who takes on the role of tutor for the son of a Japanese ambassador. His world is turned upside down when he and his young charge are abruptly...