Cast: Sylvie

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Ginette LeClerc · Micheline Francey · Pierre Larquey

Synopsis The Raven (1943) plunges viewers into the chaos that grips the quiet town of St. Robin when a series of anonymous poison-pen letters, signed "Le Corbeau" (The Raven), begin to circulate. These letters target influential residents, accusing them of various...

Direction Jean Grémillon

Cast Fernand Ledoux · Suzy Delair · Paul Bernard · Michel Bouquet

Direction Valerio Zurlini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Jacques Perrin · Valeria Ciangottini · Salvo Randone

Synopsis Family Diary (1962) presents a poignant narrative of two brothers, Enrico and Lorenzo, who are separated after their mother's passing and subsequently reunited under somber conditions. Directed by Valerio Zurlini and based on Vasco Pratolini's novel, the film unfolds through...

Direction Albert Capellani

Cast Mévisto · Jean Jacquinet · Henry Krauss · Sylvie

Synopsis Germinal (1913) is a gripping cinematic adaptation of Emile Zola’s renowned novel, offering an unflinching and authentic portrayal of a coal miners' strike in northern France during the 1860s. The film delves into the harsh realities and struggles faced by...

Direction Robert Bresson

Cast Renée Faure · Jany Holt · Sylvie · Marie-Hélène Dasté

Synopsis Angels of Sin (1943) follows the story of Anne-Marie, a wealthy young woman who believes she has discovered her calling when she enters a Dominican convent as a novice. The convent is dedicated to rehabilitating female inmates, and Anne-Marie becomes...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Harry Baur · Marie Bell · Pierre Blanchar · Fernandel

Synopsis Dance Program (Life Dances On) (1937) follows the journey of Christine, a woman who, after the passing of her husband, reflects on the choices she made in her youth. Haunted by the possibility that she might have married the wrong...

Direction Mario Camerini

Cast Kirk Douglas · Silvana Mangano · Anthony Quinn · Rossana Podestà

Synopsis Ulysses (1954) chronicles the arduous journey of the legendary hero as he strives to make his way back to his beloved homeland following a decade of relentless conflict. This cinematic interpretation of Homer's renowned epic delves into the trials and...

Direction René Allio

Cast Sylvie · Victor Lanoux · Etienne Bierry · Pascale de Boysson

Synopsis The Shameless Old Lady (1965) is a French film that aimed to be a clever satire on society's misunderstandings about the elderly. Unfortunately, the movie falls short due to its own affectedness. The renowned French actress Sylvie was given her...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Fernandel · Gino Cervi · Vera Talchi · Franco Interlenghi

Synopsis The Little World of Don Camillo (1952) unfolds in a small, rustic village nestled in the Po Valley, where the land is tough and resources are scarce. The narrative revolves around the perpetual power struggle between the village's priest and...

Direction Claude Barma

Cast Juliette Greco · René Dary · François Chaumette · Sylvie

Direction Claude Autant-Lara · José María Forqué · Giancarlo Zagni

Cast Sylvie · Pierre Brasseur · Jean Richard · Emma Penella

Direction Carmine Gallone

Cast Curd Jürgens · Geneviève Page · Jacques Dacqmine · Sylva Koscina

Direction Pierre Chenal

Cast Pierre Renoir · Margo Lion · Sylvie · Erich von Stroheim

Direction Georges Lampin

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Lucien Coëdel · Jean Debucourt · Jane Marken

Synopsis The Idiot (1946) follows the journey of a young Russian prince, Muichkine, who comes back to his hometown of St. Petersburg after spending time in a mental institution. His mission is to infuse the world with decency and kindness, despite...

Direction Carlo Rim

Cast Eddie Constantine · Noël-Noël · Jean Richard · Yves Robert

Synopsis Lock Up Your Spoons (1957) follows the narrative of Amédée, a notorious racketeer, as he reflects on his extraordinary life journey while surpassing the century mark in age. Amédée shares his life story with his family, detailing his ascent to...

Direction Jean Faurez

Cast Dany Carrel · Raymond Bussières · Annette Poivre · Philippe Lemaire

Synopsis Quai du Point-du-Jour (1960) follows Emile, a middle-aged steelworker at a car factory, content with his bachelor life. One evening, his tranquility is disrupted by the sound of gunshots as a nearby café is robbed. A distressed young woman, Madeleine,...

Direction Roger Vadim

Cast Monica Vitti · Jean-Claude Brialy · Curd Jürgens · Suzanne Flon

Synopsis Nutty, Naughty Chateau (1963) follows Frederic, a curious student who accepts an invitation to stay with an eccentric Swedish family residing in a secluded castle during a snowy winter. As Frederic spends more time with the family, he begins to...

Direction Georges Lacombe

Cast Édith Piaf · Jean-Louis Barrault · Roger Duchesne · René Bergeron

Synopsis Montmartre sur Seine (1941) tells the tale of two couples, Maurice and Juliet, and Michael and Lily, whose lives intertwine in the vibrant Parisian neighborhood. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Montmartre, where love and artistry flourish. Maurice and...

Direction Albert Valentin

Cast Renée Saint-Cyr · Jules Berry · Saturnin Fabre · Bernard Blier

Synopsis Marie-Martine (1943) follows the story of renowned author Loic Limousin, who encounters Marie-Martine, the inspiration for his latest novel, during a visit to a small provincial town. Marie-Martine shares her journey of meeting a kind-hearted young man named Maurice after...

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...