Cast: Jean Dasté

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Jean Gabin · Erich von Stroheim · Pierre Fresnay · Marcel Dalio

Synopsis Grande Illusion (1937) unfolds during the tumultuous year of 1916, amidst the chaos of World War I. Lieutenant Maréchal and Capitaine de Boeldieu, two French aviators, find themselves shot down by German forces and subsequently imprisoned in a POW camp....

Direction Jean Vigo

Cast Jean Dasté · Dita Parlo · Michel Simon · Gilles Margaritis

Synopsis L'Atalante (1934) follows the story of a young woman named Juliette who embarks on a new life with her husband Jean, a barge captain. Their home is the barge itself, where they live alongside a young cabin boy and the...

Direction Jean Grémillon

Cast Jean Gabin · Madeleine Renaud · Michèle Morgan · Charles Blavette

Direction Jean Vigo

Cast Louis Lefebvre · Gilbert Pluchon · Gérard de Bédarieux · Constantin Goldstein-Kehler

Synopsis Zero for Conduct (Zero De Conduite) (1933) is a delightfully spirited and captivating film that often overshadows its significant impact on cinema history. Directed by Jean Vigo, this enormously influential movie offers a vivid portrayal of mischievous boarding-school students, capturing...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jean-Pierre Cargol · François Truffaut · Françoise Seigner · Jean Dasté

Synopsis The Wild Child (1970) is a poignant and minimalist portrayal of a genuine account involving a young boy who, after spending his formative years in the wilderness, is reintroduced to 19th-century society. The film delves into the challenges and transformations...

Direction Ariane Mnouchkine

Cast Philippe Caubère · Marie-Françoise Audollent · Jonathan Sutton · Frédéric Ladonne

Synopsis Molière (1978) explores the life of the renowned playwright, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, who would later be known as Molière. Born into a wealthy family of tapestry makers in 1622, Poquelin's life took a dramatic turn after his mother's passing. Raised in...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Charles Denner · Brigitte Fossey · Nelly Borgeaud · Geneviève Fontanel

Synopsis The Man Who Loved Women (1977) follows the life of Bertrand Morane, a scientist who has a unique approach to his romantic pursuits. He spends his evenings charming and seducing women in the town of Montpelier, and then writes about...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Yves Montand · Ingrid Thulin · Geneviève Bujold · Jean Bouise

Synopsis The War Is Over (1966) follows the journey of an aging revolutionary, portrayed by Yves Montand, who grapples with the realization that the struggle for freedom must be handed over to a new generation. Set against the backdrop of France...

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Vanessa Paradis · Bruno Cremer · Ludmila Mikael · François Négret

Synopsis White Wedding (1989) follows the story of a philosophy instructor who crosses paths with a challenging student—a seventeen-year-old girl with a deeply cynical outlook on life. Initially, the teacher aims to guide her towards academic success, but as their interactions...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast François Truffaut · Nathalie Baye · Jean Dasté · Jean-Pierre Moulin

Synopsis The Green Room (1978) is a poignant film inspired by two short stories by Henry James. Set in a quaint French town during the late 1920s, the narrative revolves around Julien Davenne, a journalist portrayed by François Truffaut, who has...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Sabine Azéma · Fanny Ardant · Pierre Arditi · André Dussollier

Synopsis Love Unto Death (1984) follows the intense emotional journey of Elisabeth and Simon, a couple deeply in love for a mere two months. Their world is turned upside down when Simon briefly passes away but miraculously returns to life. Simon...

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 Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Nathalie Baye · Michel Galabru · Philippe Noiret · Flore Fitzgerald

Synopsis A Week's Holiday (1980) follows Laurence, a young educator from Lyons, as she embarks on a brief respite from her teaching duties. Throughout her time off, she delves into introspection, contemplating both her professional journey and her personal experiences.

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

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

Direction Iradj Azimi

Cast Laurent Terzieff · Dominique Sanda · Jean Dasté · Catherine Gauvreau

Direction Guy Gilles

Cast Macha Méril · Richard Berry · Jacques Penot · Manuel Gelin

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 Jacques Rozier

Cast Claude Aveline · Maurice Bessy · Docteur Caussat · Jean Dasté

Synopsis Cinéastes de notre temps: Jean Vigo (TV) (1964) presents a compelling exploration through the eyes of surviving collaborators who worked on two of Jean Vigo's most iconic films, "Zero For Conduct" and "L'Atalante." The documentary delves into the creative processes...

Direction Iradj Azimi

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

Direction Guy Gilles

Cast Patrick Jouané · Claire Nebout · Pascal Kelaf · Philippe Dumont

Synopsis Nuit docile (1987) follows the journey of a young artist who, in the stillness of a single night, makes the difficult decision to part ways with the woman he loves. He communicates this decision over the phone, leading to a...