Cast: Maya Sansa

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Maya Sansa. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Best of Youth (TV Miniseries)

2003 · Series · 366 min. · Italy

Direction Marco Tullio Giordana

Cast Luigi Lo Cascio · Alessio Boni · Jasmine Trinca · Adriana Asti

Synopsis The Best of Youth (TV Miniseries) (2003) chronicles the lives of an Italian family from the late 1960s to the present day, centering around two brothers, Nicola and Matteo. The siblings initially share similar aspirations, enjoy the same literature, and...

8.1

6K votes

8.1

6K votes

First Man

2011 · Movie · 102 min. · France

Direction Gianni Amelio

Cast Jacques Gamblin · Maya Sansa · Denis Podalydès · Régis Romele

Synopsis First Man (2011) follows the journey of Jacques Comery as he returns to Algeria in 1957, a place deeply intertwined with his childhood memories. The narrative is inspired by an unfinished novel by Albert Camus. The story unfolds against the...

6.6

84 votes

6.6

84 votes

Good Morning, Night

2003 · Movie · 106 min. · Italy

Direction Marco Bellocchio

Cast Luigi Lo Cascio · Maya Sansa · Roberto Herlitzka · Paolo Briguglia

Synopsis Good Morning, Night (2003) is a gripping drama that unfolds in 1978, when a radical group known as the Red Brigade abducts the Italian Prime Minister. As the days turn into weeks, one of the kidnappers begins to question the...

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

Un altro mondo

2010 · Movie · 110 min. · Italy

6.5

28 votes

6.5

28 votes

The Man Who Will Come

2009 · Movie · 115 min. · Italy

Direction Giorgio Diritti

Cast Maya Sansa · Alba Rohrwacher · Eleonora Mazzoni · Claudio Casadio

Synopsis The Man Who Will Come (2009) is set in the harsh winter of 1943, focusing on Martina, an eight-year-old girl from a destitute farming family residing on the slopes of Monte Sole. Following the loss of her infant brother years...

6.5

137 votes

6.5

137 votes

La pecora nera

2010 · Movie · 93 min. · Italy

6.3

35 votes

6.3

35 votes

My Night

2021 · Movie · 87 min. · France

Direction Antoinette Boulat

Cast Lou Lampros · Tom Mercier · Carmen Kassovitz · Lucie Saada

Synopsis My Night (2021) follows Marion as she navigates the nocturnal streets of Paris, grappling with a profound sense of vulnerability stemming from the loss of her sister. During her journey, she encounters Alex, and their interaction unfolds in tandem with...

6.2

46 votes

6.2

46 votes

Female Agents

2008 · Movie · 118 min. · France

Direction Jean-Paul Salomé

Cast Sophie Marceau · Julie Depardieu · Marie Gillain · Déborah François

Synopsis Female Agents (2008) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II in 1944, focusing on the bravery of female Resistance fighters. Marie Gillain portrays Suzy, a nightclub dancer who is recruited alongside other women to join the Resistance movement....

6.1

3K votes

6.1

3K votes

La Balia

1998 · Movie · 106 min. · Italy

Direction Marco Bellocchio

Cast Fabrizio Bentivoglio · Valeria Bruni Tedeschi · Maya Sansa · Jacqueline Lustig

Synopsis La Balia (1998) is set in Rome during the early 20th century, where a prosperous psychiatrist, who manages a women's asylum and struggles with creativity in his methods, urgently needs to find a wet nurse for his newborn after his...

6.0

157 votes

6.0

157 votes

Paris Memories

2022 · Movie · 105 min. · France

Direction Alice Winocour

Cast Virginie Efira · Benoît Magimel · Grégoire Colin · Maya Sansa

Synopsis Paris Memories (2022) centers on Kate Anderson, an American writer and journalist, who becomes entangled in a harrowing terrorist attack at the iconic Crazy Horse cabaret while researching an article about the venue's dancers.

6.0

317 votes

6.0

317 votes

6.0

25 votes

Cycling with Moliere

2013 · Movie · 104 min. · France

Direction Philippe Le Guay

Cast Fabrice Luchini · Lambert Wilson · Maya Sansa · Camille Japy

Synopsis Cycling with Moliere (2013) follows the story of Serge Tanneur (Fabrice Luchini), a former renowned actor who has stepped away from the public eye due to the overwhelming pressure of his career. For the past three years, he has been...

6.0

763 votes

6.0

763 votes

Dormant Beauty

2012 · Movie · 115 min. · Italy

Direction Marco Bellocchio

Cast Toni Servillo · Isabelle Huppert · Alba Rohrwacher · Michele Riondino

Synopsis Dormant Beauty (2012) is a poignant drama that revolves around a dedicated actress who takes on the challenging role of caring for her daughter, who is in a persistent vegetative state. The film delves into the emotional journey of the...

6.0

275 votes

6.0

275 votes

The Truth

2019 · Movie · 106 min. · France

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Juliette Binoche · Ethan Hawke · Clémentine Grenier

Synopsis The Truth (2019) follows Catherine, a renowned actress in French cinema, surrounded by admirers including her new partner, ex-husband, and agent. The release of her memoirs prompts her daughter Juliette, who resides in the U.S. to escape her mother's influence,...

6.0

1K votes

6.0

1K votes

5.9

611 votes

Einstein (TV Miniseries)

2008 · Series · 180 min. · Italy

Direction Liliana Cavani

Cast Maya Sansa · Flavio Parenti · Vincenzo Amato · Piotr Adamczyk

Synopsis Einstein (TV Miniseries) (2008) delves into the intricate dynamics between the celebrated physicist Albert Einstein and his initial spouse, Mileva Maric. The narrative explores their intellectual and emotional bond, offering a glimpse into the personal life of one of history's...

5.8

230 votes

5.8

230 votes

5.5

837 votes

Tutto può succedere (TV Series)

2015 · Series · 50 min. · Italy

Direction Fabio Mollo · Alessandro Angelini · Alessandro Casale · Lucio Pellegrini

Cast Ludovica Martino · Matilda De Angelis · Camilla Filippi · Licia Maglietta

Synopsis Tutto può succedere (TV Series) (2015) delves into the everyday experiences of an Italian family as they navigate the complexities of modern life. The narrative follows siblings, parents, and extended family members as they confront and overcome challenges such as...

5.2

22 votes

5.2

22 votes

Security

2021 · Movie · 118 min. · Italy

Direction Peter Chelsom

Cast Marco D'Amore · Maya Sansa · Fabrizio Bentivoglio · Valeria Bilello

Synopsis Security (2021) unfolds in the wake of a harrowing event where a young local girl is sexually assaulted and brutally beaten, sending shockwaves through the entire community. The aftermath of this traumatic incident lays bare the hidden fractures within the...

4.6

319 votes

4.6

319 votes

The App

2019 · Movie · 78 min. · Italy

Direction Elisa Fuksas

Cast Vincenzo Crea · Greta Scarano · Jessica Cressy · Stella Mastrantonio

Synopsis The App (2019) follows a man who seemingly has everything—an adoring girlfriend, a family fortune, and a promising movie role. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters an app that stirs up a profound and powerful new...

2.8

97 votes

2.8

97 votes