Cast: Jany Holt

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Jean Gabin · Junie Astor · Suzy Prim · Louis Jouvet

Synopsis The Lower Depths (1936) delves into the oppressive grip of destitution and the daunting challenges faced by individuals striving to escape such societal despair. The narrative explores the stark contrast between the struggles of the impoverished and the ease with...

Direction René Clément

Cast Maria Schell · François Périer · Armand Mestral · Suzy Delair

Synopsis Gervaise (1956) unfolds in Paris, 1852, where a young woman named Gervaise Macquart, who is physically challenged, finds herself abandoned by her lover, Lantier. Left to fend for herself and her two young children, Gervaise's life takes a turn when...

Direction Robert Bresson

Cast Renée Faure · Jany Holt · Sylvie · Marie-Hélène Dasté

Synopsis Angels of Sin (1943) follows the story of Anne-Marie, a wealthy young woman who believes she has discovered her calling when she enters a Dominican convent as a novice. The convent is dedicated to rehabilitating female inmates, and Anne-Marie becomes...

Direction Peter Handke

Cast Edith Clever · Markus Mühleisen · Bruno Ganz · Michael Lonsdale

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Harry Baur · Annie Ducaux · Jany Holt · André Nox

Synopsis Beethoven's Great Love (1936) unfolds in the year 1801 in the vibrant city of Vienna, where the renowned composer finds himself at the center of a complex love triangle. Two young women, both his pupils, harbor deep affections for him....

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Harry Baur · Roger Karl · Charles Dorat · Roger Duchesne

Synopsis The Golem (1936) is a cinematic tale set in a period of strife, where a wise rabbi crafts a colossal being from clay to safeguard the Jewish community of Prague from the looming threat of persecution. This clay giant, known...

Direction Arthur Penn

Cast Gene Hackman · Matt Dillon · Gayle Hunnicutt · Viktoriya Fyodorova

Synopsis Target (1985) follows the story of Chris Lloyd, a young man who struggles to connect with his father, Walter. Chris finds Walter's overly cautious and meticulous nature stifling, leading to a strained relationship. Chris yearns for excitement and spontaneity, which...

Direction Mathieu Kassovitz

Cast Julie Mauduech · Hubert Koundé · Mathieu Kassovitz · Vincent Cassel

Synopsis Café au lait (1993) follows the story of Lola, who finds herself in a complex situation as she discovers she is expecting a child. The uncertainty lies in identifying the father, as Lola has been involved with two very different...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Glenn Ford · Geraldine Brooks · Cedric Hardwicke · George Macready

Synopsis The Green Glove (1952) unfolds during the tumultuous days of World War II in France, where American soldier Michael Blake apprehends and subsequently loses Nazi collaborator and art thief Paul Rona. Rona escapes, leaving behind a valuable gem-studded gauntlet, a...

Direction Maurice de Canonge

Cast Jany Holt · Pierre Renoir · Jean Dhabi · Odette Barencey

Synopsis Special Mission (1946) follows the daring journey of Chief Police Inspector Chabrier as he navigates the tumultuous events leading up to and during the German invasion of France in May 1940. Initially, Chabrier is tasked with thwarting the activities of...

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Harry Baur · Marcelle Chantal · Pierre Richard-Willm · Carine Nelson

Synopsis Rasputin (1938) delves into the intriguing tale of Gregory Rasputin, a Siberian mystic who captivated the royal court of the final Russian czar, Nicholas II. The film explores the enigmatic influence Rasputin wielded over the imperial family, particularly his impact...

Direction Jacques Fansten

Cast Jean Carmet · Daniel Gélin · Blanchette Brunoy · Grégoire Colin

Synopsis Roulez jeunesse! (1993) follows the chaotic events that unfold after two young troublemakers, having botched a burglary attempt, seek refuge in a retirement home. Their presence quickly turns the peaceful residence into a scene of mayhem. When one of the...

Direction Ariel Zeitoun

Cast Gérard Lanvin · Akosua Busia · Richard Brooks · Laure Killing

Direction Henri Decoin

Cast Michel Simon · Jany Holt · Jean Debucourt · Georges Bréhat

Synopsis Non coupable (1947) follows the story of Michel Ancelin, a physician grappling with alcoholism. The more society views him as a pitiful failure, the deeper his self-loathing grows. One fateful night, while driving home intoxicated, he inadvertently causes a fatal...

Direction Georges Lacombe

Cast Jany Holt · Pierre Brasseur · Gérard Philipe · Marthe Mellot

Synopsis Le pays sans étoiles (1946) follows the story of Simon, a man haunted by visions of a century-old crime that occurred within his family. During his journey through southern France, he encounters a landscape that feels eerily familiar. It is...

Direction Serge de Poligny

Cast André Lefaur · Odette Joyeux · Jany Holt · Alain Cuny

Synopsis The Phantom Baron (1943) follows the story of Elfy, the daughter of Countess of Saint-Hélié, who was raised alongside her foster sister Anne in a decrepit, old castle. The castle's enigmatic owner, Baron Julius Carol, vanished without a trace years...

Direction Pierre Chenal

Cast Viviane Romance · Louis Jouvet · Pierre Renoir · Jany Holt

Synopsis Sirocco (1938) unfolds in a bustling town where a woman named Safia, known for her less-than-reputable lifestyle, finds herself unexpectedly in love with Matteo, a mysterious beggar and spiritual figure residing in the local quarter. Despite her reservations, Safia's feelings...

Direction Serge de Poligny

Cast Pierre Richard-Willm · Jany Holt · Line Noro · Anne Belval

Synopsis La fiancée des ténèbres (1945) follows Sylvie, a young woman residing in Carcassonne, France, who is convinced she is cursed after witnessing the tragic deaths of her two previous lovers. She lives with her adoptive guardian, Mr. Toulzac, a retired...

Direction Roger Dallier

Cast Jany Holt · Pierre Cressoy · Jean Servais · Jean Brochard

Synopsis Mademoiselle de la Ferté (1949) follows the story of a woman who is revered as a saint by young brides. She reflects on her past, revealing a dark history of vengeance against a rival and the family who had once...

Direction Jean-Claude Sussfeld

Cast Pierre Arditi · Mathilda May · Aurelle Doazan · Jean-Marie Marion

Synopsis The Catwalk (1988) follows the story of Jean Nevers, a middle-aged bachelor who lives a secluded life in his apartment. His neighbor, Cora Elbaz, is an exotic dancer who resides with her five-year-old son, Antoine. The narrative unfolds as their...