Cast: Daniel Mesguich

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jean-Pierre Léaud · Marie-France Pisier · Claude Jade · Dorithée

Synopsis Love on the Run (1979) follows the journey of Antoine Doinel, now in his thirties, as he navigates the complexities of love and life. Having parted ways with Christine through divorce, Antoine finds himself working as a proofreader and deeply...

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Yves Montand · Romy Schneider · Romolo Valli · Lila Kedrova

Synopsis Womanlight (1979) delves into the emotional turmoil of two individuals grappling with profound loss. Michel, portrayed by Yves Montand, is still reeling from the death of his wife, while Lydia, played by Romy Schneider, is deeply affected by the loss...

Direction François Ozon

Cast Sophie Marceau · André Dussollier · Geraldine Pailhas · Hanna Schygulla

Synopsis Everything Went Fine (2021) follows the poignant journey of Emmanuelle, who rushes to her father André's side after he suffers a severe stroke at the age of 85. André, now bedridden and partially paralyzed, makes a profound request of his...

Direction James Ivory

Cast Alan Bates · Isabelle Adjani · Maggie Smith · Anthony Higgins

Synopsis Quartet (1981) presents a tale of a complex love quadrilateral set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Paris. The narrative revolves around Marya, a young West Indian woman portrayed by Isabelle Adjani, and her husband Stefan, played by Anthony Higgins....

Direction Francis Girod

Cast Romy Schneider · Marie-France Pisier · Claude Brasseur · Jean-Claude Brialy

Synopsis The Lady Banker (1980) is set in the late 1920s and revolves around Emma Eckhert, a prominent figure in France known for her striking beauty and dedication to moral causes. She has also made a name for herself as a...

Direction Alain Robbe-Grillet

Cast Daniel Mesguich · Cyrielle Clair · Daniel Emilfork · François Chaumette

Synopsis The Beautiful Prisoner (1983) is a cinematic exploration that masterfully intertwines fantasy, art, and reality within the framework of an erotic thriller. This film, characterized by its fetishistic elements, does not adhere to a conventional plot structure but instead concentrates...

Direction Peter Hyams

Cast Justin Chambers · Mena Suvari · Stephen Rea · Tim Roth

Synopsis The Musketeer (2001) presents a fresh take on Alexander Dumas' classic tale, infused with an eastern twist. The story follows D'Artagnan, a young man determined to secure a position among the prestigious Royal Musketeers and uncover the truth behind his...

Direction José Pinheiro

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Jacqueline Maillan · André Dussollier · Laura Morante

Direction Claude Weisz

Cast Madelon Violla · Maria Schneider · Paloma Matta · Marc Malory

Synopsis La chanson du mal aimé (1981) presents a compelling narrative that delves into the life and times of the renowned poet Guillaume Apollinaire. The film offers a comprehensive look at his personal journey, artistic evolution, and the significant impact he...

Direction Pierre Granier-Deferre

Cast Ute Lemper · Patrick Chesnais · Daniel Mesguich · Philippe Leroy

Direction Danielle Jaeggi

Cast Michal Bat-Adam · Thérèse Liotard · Dominique Guihard · Daniel Mesguich

Synopsis La fille de Prague avec un sac très lourd (1978) follows the mysterious arrival of Milena, a young Czech woman, whose impending visit is revealed to Sophie and Nicolas through a postcard. The film chronicles Milena's three-week stay in Paris,...

Direction Jacques Baratier

Cast Catherine Jourdan · Ingrid Caven · Alexandra Scicluna · Michel Albertini

Synopsis The Satin Spider (1986) is set in a seductive French boarding school for girls during the early 1920s. The story revolves around Lucienne, a young student who runs away but is later brought back by an eccentric police inspector tasked...

Direction Dominique Dattola

Cast Félicien Delon · Emmanuel Ball · Michel Jacucha · Roland Munter

Synopsis Les 3 vies du chevalier (2014) delves into the enduring battle for intellectual freedom in France, spanning from the Enlightenment era to the present day. The narrative unfolds through the lens of the tragic execution of 19-year-old Chevalier de La...

Direction Iradj Azimi

Cast Maximilian Schell · Marie Trintignant · Daniel Mesguich · Jean Dasté

Direction Bernard Rapp

Cast Terence Stamp · Daniel Mesguich · María de Medeiros · Jean-Claude Dreyfus

Direction Sam Garbarski

Cast Natan Cogan · Ishai Golan · Mosko Alkalai · Rudi Rosenberg

Synopsis Rashevski's Tango (2003) follows the journey of Adolphe 'Dolfo' Rashevski and his grandson Ric as they venture to Israel. However, their plans are complicated when Dolfo's brother, the devout Rabbi Samuel 'Shmouel', declines to join them for the funeral of...

Direction José Pinheiro

Cast Nicole García · Marie-Christine Barrault · Daniel Mesguich · Claude Rich

Direction Yves Boisset

Cast Lucas Belvaux · Jean Carmet · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Jean-François Stévenin

Synopsis Allons z'enfants (1981) follows the journey of a young man who is compelled to attend a military academy by his father, despite his strong anti-militarist beliefs. The protagonist, a pacifist with a love for literature, faces relentless bullying from his...

Direction Iradj Azimi

Cast Jean Yanne · Daniel Mesguich · Claude Jade · Philippe Laudenbach

Synopsis Le radeau de la Méduse (1990) is set in 1816, following the Battle of Waterloo, where Louis XVIII ascends to the French throne. The narrative follows De Rochefort as he embarks on a journey to Senegal aboard the frigate Méduse,...