Cast: René Génin

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean Gabin · Michèle Morgan · Michel Simon · Pierre Brasseur

Synopsis Port of Shadows (1938) follows the journey of Jean, a deserter who arrives under the cover of darkness in the bustling port city of Le Havre, eager to escape his past and find a way out of the country. Through...

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 Marcel Carné

Cast Jean Gabin · Jacqueline Laurent · Arletty · Jules Berry

Synopsis Daybreak (1939) follows François, who finds himself in a dire situation after fatally shooting a man and becoming trapped in his apartment, surrounded by law enforcement. Throughout a prolonged night, he contemplates the sequence of events that led him, a...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Gérard Philipe · Suzanne Cloutier · Jean-Roger Caussimon · René Génin

Synopsis Juliette, or Key of Dreams (1951) follows Michel, who finds himself behind bars after embezzling from his boss, Mr. Bellanger, driven by his affection for Juliette. One evening, as he sleeps in his cell, he abruptly awakens to discover the...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Suzy Delair · Jean Tissier · Pierre Larquey

Synopsis The Murderer Lives at Number 21 (1942) follows the story of a cunning detective, Inspector Wens, who strategically relocates to a bustling Parisian lodging house with a singular mission: to apprehend a notorious serial killer who has been terrorizing the...

Direction Georges Franju

Cast Channing Pollock · Francine Bergé · Edith Scob · Théo Sarapo

Synopsis Judex (1963) follows the story of Favraux, a ruthless financier who gets a menacing letter from an unknown entity named "Judex." This mysterious figure demands that Favraux repay those he has defrauded. Favraux dismisses the threat and seemingly meets his...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Nadja Tiller · Jean-Claude Brialy · Perrette Pradier · Edith Scob

Synopsis The Burning Court (1962) unfolds as family members converge at a grand castle, drawn by the impending demise of their elderly patriarch. Following the old man's passing, a woman with a lineage tainted by ancestral betrayal begins to experience vivid...

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Erich von Stroheim · Michel Simon · Armand Bernard · Aimé Clariond

Direction Albert Valentin

Cast Michèle Morgan · Gilbert Gil · Andrex · Gisèle Préville

Synopsis L'entraîneuse (1939) follows the journey of Suzy, a young nightclub hostess working in a cabaret where Frehel is the headliner. One fateful evening, Suzy receives an offer from a wealthy widower who wants her as his companion, prompting her to...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Fernandel · Françoise Arnoul · Jacques Castelot · René Génin

Synopsis Le fruit défendu (1952) follows the tale of a physician practicing in the sunny landscapes of southern France. His life takes a dramatic turn when he decides to take on a lover, a decision that ultimately leads to profound remorse...

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Fernandel · Pierre Alcover · Mona Goya · Arthur Devère

Synopsis Ernest le rebelle (1938) follows the thrilling escapades and comedic mishaps of Ernest, a skilled accordionist who finds himself on a luxurious ocean liner. Throughout the journey, Ernest's musical talents and charismatic personality lead him into a series of entertaining...

Direction Jacques Daniel-Norman

Cast Raymond Rouleau · Michèle Alfa · Suzy Carrier · Denise Grey

Direction Paul Mesnier

Cast Elvire Popesco · Henri Garat · Marguerite Deval · René Génin

Synopsis Le valet maître (1941) follows the lives of two men with contrasting social standings. Ravier de l'Orne, a nobleman, struggles to live up to his high rank, while Gustave Morillon, a valet, embodies the qualities of a true gentleman. Morillon's...

Direction Jean Delannoy

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Henri Vilbert · Raphaël Patorni · Nicolas Amato

Direction Christian Stengel

Cast Raymond Bussières · Marthe Mercadier · Albert Préjean · Pierre Mondy

Synopsis Casse-cou, mademoiselle! (1955) follows the story of Robert, an aspiring racing driver who works for a stock-car team. His dream seems out of reach until he saves the life of Gisèle, the daughter of a prominent car manufacturer. The two...

Direction Jean Giono

Cast Fernandel · Marcelle Ranson-Hervé · Rellys · René Génin

Synopsis Crésus (1960) unfolds in a secluded mountain village nestled in the French Alps during the post-World War II era. Jules, portrayed by Fernandel, is a solitary shepherd leading a quiet life. His interactions with his neighbor, a widow named Fine,...

Direction Jean Delannoy

Cast Madeleine Robinson · Franck Villard · Nicolas Amato · Henri Arius

Synopsis Savage Triangle (1951) follows the journey of a woman who, after years of separation, reclaims her son, a young boy who has yet to learn the simple joys of childhood, such as play. The narrative delves into the complexities of...

Direction Claude Autant-Lara · Maurice Lehmann

Cast Fernandel · Michel Simon · Hélène Robert · Arletty

Synopsis Fric-Frac (1939) follows the story of Marcel, an assistant to a jeweler who finds himself in a complicated situation. His boss's domineering daughter, Renée, has her sights set on him, but Marcel's world takes a dramatic turn when he encounters...

Direction Maurice Régamey

Cast Jean-Claude Pascal · Valerie Lagrange · Madeleine Robinson · John Justin

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Michel Simon · Ramon Novarro · Jacqueline Delubac · Micheline Presle

Synopsis Comedy of Happiness (1940) centers around Monsieur Jourdain, a wealthy individual whose benevolent desire to distribute his fortune is perceived as a sign of madness by his relatives. In response, they take drastic measures to have him institutionalized. However, Jourdain's...