Cast: Alain Cuny

Direction Jean-Luc Godard

Cast Jean-Luc Godard · Jean-Pierre Gos · Alain Cuny · Juliette Binoche

Synopsis Histoire[s] du cinéma (1988) is a groundbreaking TV series that aired from 1988 to 1998, directed by the renowned filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard. This ambitious project presents a unique and thought-provoking exploration of cinema in the 20th century, blending film, video,...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Anita Ekberg · Anouk Aimée · Yvonne Furneaux

Synopsis La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) (1960) follows Marcello, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni, a journalist tasked with documenting the opulent lives of Italy's elite for a Roman tabloid. He navigates a whirlwind of lavish parties and encounters a diverse array...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Paolo Bonacelli · Alain Cuny · Lea Massari

Synopsis Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) chronicles the journey of Carlo Levi, a genuine anti-fascist intellectual, as he is compelled into exile in a secluded hamlet within a distant area of Southern Italy. The village is home to residents who struggle...

Direction Curzio Malaparte

Cast Raf Vallone · Rina Morelli · Alain Cuny · Anna-Maria Ferrero

Synopsis The Forbidden Christ (1951) follows the story of Bruno Baldi, a former war prisoner who returns to his village with a single-minded mission: to seek vengeance for his brother's death. His brother was executed by a German firing squad after...

Direction Mauro Bolognini

Cast Alain Cuny · Rosanna Schiaffino · Jacques Perrin · Isa Miranda

Direction Louis Malle

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Alain Cuny · Jean-Marc Bory · Judith Magre

Synopsis The Lovers (1958) follows a middle-aged woman who finds herself in a rut, dissatisfied with both her husband and her polo-playing paramour. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a young man who offers her a ride after...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Mark Frechette · Alain Cuny · Gian Maria Volonté · Giampiero Albertini

Synopsis Many Wars Ago (Uomini contro) (1970) unfolds on the Italian/Austrian front during the tumultuous period of World War I. The narrative begins with a catastrophic Italian assault on Austrian strongholds, resulting in severe losses for the Italian forces. This devastating...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Paul Frankeur · Laurent Terzieff · Alain Cuny · Edith Scob

Synopsis The Milky Way (1969) follows the journey of two wandering individuals who embark on a spiritual quest from France to the sacred destination of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Throughout their odyssey, they rely on hitchhiking and begging for sustenance,...

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 Michelangelo Antonioni

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

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Martin Potter · Hiram Keller · Max Born · Salvo Randone

Synopsis Fellini Satyricon (1969) unfolds in ancient Rome, where two scholarly companions, Encolpio and Ascilto, engage in a heated dispute over the possession of the youth Gitone, leading to a separation of their possessions and a parting of ways. Gitone, given...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Lino Ventura · Tino Carraro · Marcel Bozzuffi · Paolo Bonacelli

Synopsis Illustrious Corpses (1975) follows the gripping tale of Inspector Rogas, a seasoned detective tasked with unraveling a series of enigmatic murders targeting esteemed Supreme Court judges. As Rogas delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a labyrinthine conspiracy that implicates...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Arletty · Marie Déa · Fernand Ledoux · Alain Cuny

Synopsis The Devil's Envoys (1942) is set in the late 15th century, where two mysterious minstrels, Gilles and Dominique, suddenly appear at the castle of Baron Hugues. Gilles captivates Anne, the baron's daughter, while Dominique wins the affections of both Hugues...

Direction Jean Delannoy

Cast Gina Lollobrigida · Anthony Quinn · Jean Carmet · Alain Cuny

Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956) is a lavish French film adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel. This cinematic version features Anthony Quinn in the lead role, portraying the disfigured bell-ringer Quasimodo, though his portrayal leans more towards a rugged,...

Direction Aleksandar Petrovic

Cast Ugo Tognazzi · Mimsy Farmer · Alain Cuny · Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic

Synopsis The Master and Margaret (1972) unfolds in the Soviet Union during the Stalin era, weaving together multiple narratives. The story revolves around Nikolai Masoudov, a gifted writer known as the Maestro, and his assistant, Margaret, as they delve into a...

Direction Marco Ferreri

Cast Enzo Jannacci · Claudia Cardinale · Ugo Tognazzi · Michel Piccoli

Synopsis The Audience (1972) follows the journey of a young man from Northern Italy who is determined to secure a personal meeting with the Pope. His quest, however, is fraught with challenges and setbacks, leading to a tale of perseverance and...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Anthony Delon · Rupert Everett · Lucía Bosé · Ornella Muti

Synopsis Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987) unfolds in a quaint Colombian village where Santiago Nasar rises early on the fateful day of his own demise to witness the pope's arrival at the town's docks. The community is still buzzing from...

Direction Edouard Niermans

Cast Alain Delon · Fabrice Luchini · Elsa · Wadeck Stanczak

Direction Marco Ferreri

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Marcello Mastroianni · Michel Piccoli · Philippe Noiret

Synopsis Don’t Touch the White Woman (1974) is a surreal and eccentric satire that delves into America's historical treatment of Native Americans and the glorification of its heroes. This film offers a unique and unconventional perspective on the fabled tales of...

Direction Just Jaeckin

Cast Sylvia Kristel · Marika Green · Daniel Sarky · Alain Cuny