Cast: Roger Blin

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · María Casares · François Périer · Marie Déa

Synopsis Orpheus (1950) follows the tale of a gifted poet who finds himself captivated by the enigmatic and alluring figure of Death, portrayed as a Princess. Their intense connection leads to a complex and perilous romance. Tragedy strikes when the poet's...

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 Andrzej Zulawski

Cast Romy Schneider · Fabio Testi · Jacques Dutronc · Claude Dauphin

Synopsis That Most Important Thing: Love (1975) follows the story of Servais Mont, a talented photographer who crosses paths with Nadine Chevalier, an actress known for her roles in low-budget, soft-core films. Eager to assist her, Servais secures funds from loan...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Arletty · Marie Déa · Fernand Ledoux · Alain Cuny

Synopsis The Devil's Envoys (1942) is set in the late 15th century, where two mysterious minstrels, Gilles and Dominique, suddenly appear at the castle of Baron Hugues. Gilles captivates Anne, the baron's daughter, while Dominique wins the affections of both Hugues...

Direction Jean Renoir · Jacques Becker · Jacques Brunius · Henri Cartier-Bresson

Cast Jean Dasté · Jacques Brunius · Jean Renoir · Jacques Becker

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Harry Baur · Annie Ducaux · Jany Holt · André Nox

Synopsis Beethoven's Great Love (1936) unfolds in the year 1801 in the vibrant city of Vienna, where the renowned composer finds himself at the center of a complex love triangle. Two young women, both his pupils, harbor deep affections for him....

Direction Jeanne Moreau

Cast Simone Signoret · Laetitia Chauveau · Francis Huster · Edith Clever

Synopsis The Adolescent (1979) unfolds during the summer of 1939, as 13-year-old Marie accompanies her parents to a small town near Avignon to visit her grandmother. Despite the looming shadows of war, the countryside offers a picturesque and tranquil setting. Marie's...

Direction William Marshall · Robert Florey

Cast Errol Flynn · Micheline Presle · Vincent Price · Agnes Moorehead

Direction Pierre Chenal

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

Direction Claude Makovski · Nelly Kaplan

Cast Annie Girardot · Claude Brasseur · Sydne Rome · Hans Christian Blech

Direction Willy Rozier

Cast Pierre Gay · Lucien Nat · Lili Bontemps · Henri Arius

Synopsis The Convict (1951) follows the story of Dr. Julien, a general practitioner in Marseilles whose clientele primarily consists of drug addicts. One fateful day, a patient succumbs to their addiction in his office. Driven by temptation, Julien seizes the deceased's...

Direction Jean Faurez

Cast Fernand Ledoux · Suzy Carrier · Jules Berry · Paul Frankeur

Synopsis Histoires extraordinaires à faire peur ou à faire rire... (1949) follows a team of law enforcement officers as they delve into three chilling murder investigations. The first case involves a ruthless killer who preys on young women, the second centers...

Direction Jean Léon

Cast Sophie Daumier · Guy Bedos · Grégoire Aslan · Edwige Feuillère

Synopsis A Taste for Women (1964) follows a clandestine group of cannibals who operate a seemingly innocuous vegetarian eatery. This establishment serves as a clever facade, allowing them to lure in unsuspecting, attractive young women. Their ultimate goal is to select...

Direction Antoine Bourseiller

Cast Danièle Delorme · Jacques Charrier · Claude Darget · Michel Piccoli

Synopsis Marie Soleil (1964) tells the story of a fleeting romantic encounter on the French Riviera. A northern engineer, visiting the area, finds himself drawn to a local woman known for her casual relationships. Their brief romance blossoms, but she ends...

Direction Jean-Paul Le Chanois

Cast Gaston Modot · Svetlana Pitoëff · Fabien Loris · Jandeline

Synopsis Le temps des cerises (1938) follows the plight of an impoverished farming family, a struggling cabinetmaker, and an out-of-work laborer as they grapple with their harsh realities. Their lives are set against the backdrop of corrupt and wealthy businessmen who...

Direction Alain Boudet

Cast Dirk Sanders · Geneviève Casile · Pierre Massimi · François Maistre

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Louis Jouvet · Claude Dauphin · Odette Joyeux · Janine Darcey

Direction Gérard Vergez

Cast Michael York · Gene Anthony Ray · Roger Blin · Robert Rimbaud

Direction Richard Pottier

Cast Claude Dauphin · Madeleine Sologne · Roger Duchesne · Armand Bernard

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Yvonne Printemps · Pierre Fresnay · Junie Astor · André Lefaur

Synopsis Adrienne Lecouvreur (1938) centers around a renowned stage performer who becomes entangled in a tragic love affair with a Polish nobleman, Maurice de Saxe. As their relationship blossoms, a vengeful adversary, driven by jealousy, orchestrates a sinister plot. While Maurice...