Cast: Gabrielle Dorziat

Direction Vittorio Cottafavi

Cast Barbara Laage · Armando Francioli · Eduardo De Filippo · Marcello Giorda

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Raymond Rouleau · Micheline Presle · Jean Chevrier · Gabrielle Dorziat

Synopsis Falbalas (1945) tells the story of Micheline, who journeys to Paris to finalize her wedding plans with her betrothed, Daniel Rousseau. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Philippe Clarence, a renowned dress designer and notorious womanizer...

Direction Maurice Cloche

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Aimé Clariond · Jean Debucourt · Lise Delamare

Synopsis Monsieur Vincent (1947) presents an uplifting account of the life of St. Vincent de Paul, focusing on his efforts to bridge the gap between the wealthy and the impoverished. The film delves into his mission to create a support system...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Louis Jouvet · Victor Francen · Michel Simon · Madeleine Ozeray

Synopsis The End of the Day (1939) follows a group of impoverished, elderly actors residing in a retirement home, where they frequently reminisce about their past triumphs and setbacks. The arrival of Raphael Saint-Clair, a once-renowned actor known for his numerous...

Direction Yves Allégret

Cast Jean Sorel · Berthe Granval · Claude Brasseur · Claude Cerval

Synopsis Germinal (1963) is set in the year 1863, where Etienne Lantier, dismissed from a railway company due to his involvement in labor union activities, secures employment as a miner in northern France. He finds accommodation with the Maheu family, all...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · Josette Day · Yvonne de Bray · Marcel André

Synopsis The Storm Within (1948) revolves around the complex dynamics of a family when Michel, a 22-year-old, confesses his love to his parents. His mother, Yvonne, is devastated, fearing she will lose her son's affection, which is her life's center. Meanwhile,...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Serge Reggiani · Michel Auclair · Cécile Aubry · Gabrielle Dorziat

Synopsis Manon (1949) is a cinematic adaptation of Abbé Prévost's renowned French novel "Manon Lescaut," set against the backdrop of post-World War II France. The story revolves around a former French Resistance fighter who saves Manon from a vengeful mob accusing...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Curd Jürgens · Peter Ustinov · O.E. Hasse · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis The Spies (1957) follows a psychiatrist who, in a state of financial desperation, agrees to a clandestine arrangement with a spy. The deal involves concealing an enigmatic individual within his clinic in exchange for a substantial sum of one million...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean Gabin · Jean-Paul Belmondo · Suzanne Flon · Gabrielle Dorziat

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Edwige Feuillère · John Lodge · Aimé Clariond · Jean Worms

Synopsis From Mayerling to Sarajevo (1940) delves into the life and times of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his spouse, Sophie, chronicling the pivotal events that culminated in their tragic demise in Sarajevo during 1914. The film explores the political...

Direction Léonide Moguy

Cast Pier Angeli · Vittorio De Sica · Gino Leurini · Gabrielle Dorziat

Synopsis Tomorrow is Too Late (1949) explores the journey of dedicated educators Landi (Vittorio de Sica) and Anna (Lois Maxwell) as they strive to deliver comprehensive sex education to their students. Their impactful teachings resonate deeply with two of their pupils,...

Direction Henri Decoin

Cast Danielle Darrieux · Jean Gabin · Jacques Castelot · Daniel Lecourtois

Synopsis The Truth About Bebe Donge (1952) unfolds the tale of Francois Donge, a prosperous industrialist, who is on the brink of death in a hospital, officially diagnosed with food poisoning. However, the truth is far more sinister, as his wife,...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Kirk Douglas · Dany Robin · Brigitte Bardot · Gabrielle Dorziat

Synopsis Act of Love (1953) follows the story of an American soldier, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, who is involved in the 1944 liberation of France. He encounters a destitute Parisian woman, Dany Robin, and, feeling compassion for her, he falsely claims...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Harry Baur · Albert Préjean · Gabrielle Dorziat · Gina Manès

Synopsis Hatred (1938) follows the story of Justin Mollenard, a sailor and arms smuggler who openly defies societal norms and hypocrisy. His life takes a complex turn when his wife in Dunkirk confronts him about his prolonged absence and neglect of...

Direction Abel Gance

Cast José Ferrer · Jean-Pierre Cassel · Sylva Koscina · Daliah Lavi

Direction Jean-Paul Le Chanois

Cast Jean Gabin · Liselotte Pulver · Mireille Darc · Henri Crémieux

Direction Gene Kelly

Cast Jackie Gleason · Katerine Kath · Gabrielle Dorziat · Jean Lefebvre

Synopsis Gigot (1962) is a heartwarming comedy that centers around a mute janitor who forms a deep bond with Nicole, the young daughter of a woman who works in the sex industry. The film showcases Jack Gleason's remarkable acting prowess as...

Direction Jacqueline Audry

Cast Danièle Delorme · Fernand Gravey · François Guérin · Claude Rich

Synopsis Mitsou (1956) unfolds during the tumultuous period of the First World War, focusing on the vibrant Empyrée Montmartre, a Parisian music-hall that has shifted its performances to patriotic revues. The spotlight shines brightly on Mitsou, a captivating star whose charm...

Direction Jean Josipovici

Cast Viviane Romance · Geneviève Kervin · Josette Arno · Yves Vincent

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Raymond Rouleau · Louis Jouvet · Christl Mardayn · Elina Labourdette

Synopsis Le drame de Shanghaï (1938) follows the story of a Russian émigré who performs under the stage name Kay Murphy in the vibrant nightclubs of Shanghai. Her deepest desire is to lead a tranquil life with her daughter, Vera. However,...