Cast: Delphine Seyrig

Direction Marguerite Duras

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Nicole Hiss · Michael Lonsdale · Sylvie Nuytten

Synopsis Her Name's Venise in Deserted Calcutta (1976) is a cinematic journey that predominantly features the hauntingly beautiful and decaying Rothschild palace near Reims, France. The film employs a unique approach by integrating the soundtrack of "India Song," creating a mesmerizing...

Direction Chantal Akerman

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Jan Decorte · Henri Storck · Jacques Doniol-Valcroze

Synopsis Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) is a landmark in cinematic history, meticulously chronicling the daily life of a middle-aged widow with an underlying sense of foreboding. The film, directed by Chantal Akerman, focuses on the widow's...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Paul Frankeur · Delphine Seyrig · Jean-Pierre Cassel

Synopsis The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) follows a group of affluent friends who find their plans for a simple dinner party disrupted by a series of bizarre and unexpected events. The narrative unfolds in a dreamlike sequence, with layers...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Edward Fox · Michael Lonsdale · Derek Jacobi · Alan Badel

Synopsis The Day of the Jackal (1973) is set in 1963, when President De Gaulle's decision to grant independence to French Algeria sparks outrage among some soldiers who feel their fallen comrades' sacrifices have been dishonored. A group of disgruntled soldiers...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Giorgio Albertazzi · Sacha Pitoeff · Françoise Bertin

Synopsis Last Year at Marienbad (1961) is a cinematic enigma, a radical exploration of film's formal possibilities by Alain Resnais. Shot in stunning Cinemascope by Sacha Vierny, the movie presents a labyrinthine tale of seduction, oscillating between a present and past...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jean-Pierre Léaud · Claude Jade · Delphine Seyrig · Michael Lonsdale

Synopsis Stolen Kisses (1968) follows the charming escapades of Jean-Pierre Léaud as he reprises his role in the third chapter of the Antoine Doinel series. Set in 1968, the story unfolds as the mischievous and eternally lovelorn Doinel finds himself back...

Direction Callisto McNulty

Cast Carole Roussopoulos · Delphine Seyrig

Synopsis Delphine and Carole (2019) is a compelling documentary that explores the life and activism of French actress Delphine Seyrig. Directed by Calliso McNulty, the film delves into Seyrig's tireless efforts to advocate for women's rights, both in her personal life...

Direction Chantal Akerman

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Myriam Boyer · Fanny Cottençon · Lio

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 Marguerite Duras

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Michael Lonsdale · Mathieu Carrière · Claude Mann

Direction William Klein

Cast Dorothy McGowan · Jean Rochefort · Sami Frey · Grayson Hall

Synopsis Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? (1966) presents a biting critique of the fashion world, focusing on Polly Maggoo, a young Brooklyn-born model navigating the glamorous yet superficial Parisian fashion scene. Polly's life is under the microscope of Ms. Maxwell, a...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Stanley Baker · Jacqueline Sassard · Michael York

Synopsis Accident (1967) centers around Stephen, a married Oxford professor grappling with the challenges of a mid-life crisis. He finds himself increasingly frustrated with the emotional constraints imposed by his societal norms. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters...

Direction Robert Frank · Alfred Leslie

Cast Allen Ginsberg · Gregory Corso · Larry Rivers · Peter Orlovsky

Synopsis Pull My Daisy (1958) follows the story of Milo, a dedicated railroad brakeman, and his wife, a talented painter. Their bohemian lifestyle is filled with the company of their poet friends, who frequently gather at their apartment. When the couple...

Direction Agnès Varda

Cast Sabine Mamou · Mathieu Demy · Lisa Blok-Linson · Tina Odom

Synopsis Documenteur (1981) follows the journey of a young French woman who, after parting ways with her partner, embarks on a quest to secure accommodation in the bustling city of Los Angeles for herself and her young son. The documentary captures...

Direction Jacques Demy

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Jean Marais · Jacques Perrin · Micheline Presle

Synopsis Donkey Skin (1970) tells the tale of a princess's journey through love and self-discovery. A king and queen enjoy a blissful life until the queen's untimely demise. The king, consumed by grief, decides to marry his own daughter. The princess,...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Delphine Seyrig · Jean-Pierre Kérien · Nita Klein · Jean-Baptiste Thierrée

Synopsis Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) unfolds in the coastal town of Boulogne, where Hélène operates a business selling antique furniture and resides with her stepson, Bernard, who has recently returned from his military service in Algiers. An unexpected...

Direction Ulrike Ottinger

Cast Magdalena Montezuma · Delphine Seyrig · Albert Heins · Claudio Pantoja

Synopsis Freak Orlando (1981) presents a unique and captivating journey through the annals of history, encapsulated within a "small theater of the world." This film weaves a narrative that spans from the dawn of civilization to the present day, highlighting the...

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Mariangela Melato · Delphine Seyrig · Aurore Clément · Lou Castel

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Michael Caine · Donald Pleasence · Delphine Seyrig · Clive Revill

Synopsis The Black Windmill (1974) follows the gripping tale of a British intelligence operative whose life takes a dramatic turn when his young son is abducted and held captive in exchange for a hefty ransom of diamonds. As the agent delves...

Direction Harry Kümel

Cast John Karlen · Delphine Seyrig · Danielle Ouimet · Andrea Rau

Synopsis Daughters of Darkness (1971) follows a young couple on their honeymoon as they stop at a luxurious seaside resort. Their journey takes an intriguing turn when they encounter a captivating and enigmatic countess and her devoted companion. The couple becomes...