Cast: Asia Argento

Direction Josée Dayan

Cast Gérard Depardieu · John Malkovich · Jeanne Moreau · Christian Clavier

Synopsis Les misérables (TV Miniseries) (2000) unfolds against the backdrop of the French Restoration in the early 19th century. Jean Valjean, a former convict released after nineteen years for stealing bread, faces a harsh world filled with mistrust. His life takes...

Direction Nanni Moretti

Cast Nanni Moretti · Silvio Orlando · Mariella Valentini · Asia Argento

Direction Rafi Pitts

Cast Abel Ferrara · Victor Argo · Lillo Brancato · Echo Danon

Synopsis Abel Ferrara: Not Guilty (TV) (2003) offers an up-close and personal look at the life and work of Abel Ferrara. This documentary takes viewers on an unconventional journey, serving as a unique road movie with Ferrara himself as the charismatic,...

Direction Tizza Covi · Rainer Frimmel

Cast Asia Argento · Vera Gemma · Daniel De Palma · Sebastian Dascalu

Synopsis Vera (2022) follows the journey of a young woman who exists in the long shadow cast by her renowned father. Weary of her shallow lifestyle and meaningless connections, she navigates the superficial world of Roman high society. Her life takes...

Direction Jeff Feuerzeig

Cast Laura Albert · Asia Argento · Stephen Beachy · Bruce Benderson

Synopsis Author: The JT LeRoy Story (2016) delves into the intricate tale of the literary persona JT LeRoy, a fictional writer crafted by American author Laura Albert. The documentary explores the creation, rise, and eventual unraveling of this enigmatic figure, shedding...

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Daniel Auteuil · Jean-Hugues Anglade · Vincent Pérez

Synopsis La reine Margot (Queen Margot) (1994) unfolds in Paris during the tumultuous August of 1572, a period marked by religious conflict and political unrest in France. Catherine de' Medici, the queen mother, orchestrates a union between her daughter, Margot, and...

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Mathieu Amalric · Asia Argento · Guillaume Depardieu · Clotilde Hesme

Synopsis On War (2008) follows a middle-aged filmmaker, Bertrand, as he grapples with existential questions while working on his next screenplay. The looming specter of mortality and the superficiality of the material world begin to weigh heavily on him. His life...

Direction Gianni Troilo

Cast Asia Argento

Synopsis Frida. Viva la Vida (2019) delves into the dual nature of Frida Kahlo's essence, exploring her role as a trailblazing artist and feminist icon, while also examining the personal struggles she endured. The documentary sheds light on Kahlo's groundbreaking contributions...

Direction Simone Scafidi

Cast Dario Argento · Guillermo del Toro · Gaspar Noé · Asia Argento

Synopsis Dario Argento: Panico (2023) delves into the extraordinary life and enduring influence of the renowned Italian filmmaker behind 'Suspiria'. The documentary kicks off with an in-depth look at the creative process behind his upcoming film, providing a unique window into...

Direction Abel Ferrara

Cast Willem Dafoe · Matthew Modine · Bob Hoskins · Asia Argento

Synopsis Go Go Tales (2007) follows the story of Ray Ruby, a charismatic impresario who runs a glamorous go-go/cabaret club in the heart of downtown Manhattan. The club serves as a hub for dreams and dreamers, with the help of Ray's...

Direction Sofia Coppola

Cast Kirsten Dunst · Jason Schwartzman · Rose Byrne · Judy Davis

Synopsis Marie-Antoinette (2006) is a cinematic portrayal inspired by Antonia Fraser's biography, focusing on the life of Marie Antoinette, a young and inexperienced 14-year-old Austrian princess who ascended to the throne of France through an arranged marriage to Louis XVI. The...

Direction Leon Ferguson

Cast Mark Kermode · Asia Argento · Claudio Argento · Dario Argento

Synopsis Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (TV) (2000) delves into the life and work of the renowned Italian filmmaker, offering an in-depth examination of his prolific and influential film career. The documentary traces Argento's journey from his early beginnings to...

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Asia Argento · Thomas Kretschmann · Marco Leonardi · Luigi Diberti

Synopsis The Stendhal Syndrome (1996) follows the harrowing journey of Anna Manni, a tenacious police officer portrayed by Asia Argento, as she pursues a brutal serial rapist and murderer. Anna's mission is complicated by her affliction with "Stendhal's syndrome," a condition...

Direction Tony Gatlif

Cast Asia Argento · Amira Casar · Birol Ünel · Alexandra Beaujard

Synopsis Transylvania (2006) follows the journey of Zingarina, a spirited individual who defies the stereotype of a gypsy and embarks on an adventure to Transylvania with her companion, Marie. Marie keeps a watchful eye on Zingarina, aware of her impulsive nature....

Direction Carlo Verdone

Cast Carlo Verdone · Asia Argento · Nicolina Papetti · Aldo Maccione

Direction Olivier Assayas

Cast Asia Argento · Michael Madsen · Kelly Lin · Carl Ng

Synopsis Boarding Gate (2007) follows the story of Sandra, an Italian woman residing in London, who finds herself in a tumultuous and passion-driven relationship with Miles Rennberg, a charismatic but troubled individual. Seeking to escape the intense and consuming nature of...

Direction Asia Argento

Cast Asia Argento · Winona Ryder · Peter Fonda · Jeremy Sisto

Synopsis The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) follows the harrowing journey of Jeremiah, portrayed by Jimmy Bennett and later by Dylan and Cole Spouse. The young boy is forcibly taken from his caring foster parents and reunited with his...

Direction Catherine Breillat

Cast Asia Argento · Roxane Mesquida · Yolande Moreau · Claude Sarraute

Synopsis The Last Mistress (2007) centers around an impending nuptial that has become the talk of the town. The reckless and youthful Ryno de Marigny is set to wed Hermangarde, a paragon of virtue within the French nobility. However, those who...

Direction George A. Romero

Cast Simon Baker · John Leguizamo · Dennis Hopper · Asia Argento

Synopsis Land of the Dead (2005) is the highly anticipated comeback of George A. Romero to the horror genre he pioneered, starting with the groundbreaking "Night of the Living Dead" and followed by "Dawn of the Dead" and "Day of the...

Direction Matteo Rovere

Cast Andrea Bosca · Miriam Giovanelli · Claudio Santamaria · Asia Argento