Cast: Mady Berry

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean Gabin · Jacqueline Laurent · Arletty · Jules Berry

Synopsis Daybreak (1939) follows François, who finds himself in a dire situation after fatally shooting a man and becoming trapped in his apartment, surrounded by law enforcement. Throughout a prolonged night, he contemplates the sequence of events that led him, a...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Edwige Feuillère · George Rigaud · Daniel Lecourtois · Mady Berry

Synopsis There's No Tomorrow (1939) follows the poignant journey of a woman whose life takes a dramatic turn after her husband's passing. Struggling to make ends meet, she finds employment at a bustling nightclub. When a suitor offers her a chance...

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Feodor Chaliapin · Dorville · René Donnio · Renée Valliers

Direction Joe May · René Pujol

Cast Marie Glory · Jean Murat · Armand Bernard · Mady Berry

Synopsis Dactylo se marie (1934) follows the story of a former bank typist who, after tying the knot with her sophisticated young supervisor and enjoying a blissful honeymoon, finds herself compelled to resume her duties when the bank faces financial difficulties....

Direction Jean-Devaivre

Cast Martine Carol · Jacques Dacqmine · Marthe Mercadier · Véra Norman

Synopsis Caroline Cherie (1953) follows the tumultuous journey of Caroline de Bienre, a 16-year-old noblewoman, who finds herself entangled in a web of love and revolution. When the dashing rogue Gaston de Sallanches is expected to propose to her older sister,...

Direction Jean Vallée

Cast Pierre Larquey · Alexandre Rignault · Simone Bourday · Line Noro

Synopsis The Land That Dies (1936) follows the story of a landowner grappling with the future of his estate. Unable to persuade either of his sons to take over his responsibilities, he seeks a suitable successor. The narrative explores whether his...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Käthe von Nagy · Jules Berry · Suzy Prim · Jean-Pierre Aumont

Synopsis Woman Racket (1937) follows the intertwined journeys of two journalists from rival newspapers, both hot on the trail of an explosive story. Their investigation leads them to uncover a sinister operation where a gang of criminals is trafficking young women...

Direction Hans Behrendt

Cast Brigitte Helm · André Luguet · André Roanne · Jean Gabin

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Claude Dauphin · Micheline Presle · Louis Jourdan · Jacques Louvigny

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Harry Baur · Marcelle Chantal · Pierre Richard-Willm · Carine Nelson

Synopsis Rasputin (1938) delves into the intriguing tale of Gregory Rasputin, a Siberian mystic who captivated the royal court of the final Russian czar, Nicholas II. The film explores the enigmatic influence Rasputin wielded over the imperial family, particularly his impact...

Direction Pierre Chenal

Cast Félix Oudart · Saturnin Fabre · Jean Brochard · Maximilienne

Synopsis Scandals of Clochemerle (1948) unfolds in a quaint village where the tranquility is disrupted by the proposed installation of a public urinal. The community becomes embroiled in chaos and controversy as tensions rise. In an attempt to restore peace, the...

Direction Denys de La Patellière

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Simone Renant · Georges Poujouly · Mady Berry

Synopsis The Ostrich Has Two Eggs (1957) follows the story of a father who makes a surprising discovery about his two sons. One son is revealed to be homosexual, while the other is involved in a romantic relationship with a Japanese...

Direction Richard Pottier

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

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Gaby Morlay · Henri Rollan · Jean Galland · Mady Berry

Direction André Hunebelle

Cast Fernand Gravey · Sophie Desmarets · Elina Labourdette · Jacques Dynam

Synopsis Mon mari est merveilleux (1952) follows the story of Sylvia, a young and ambitious journalist who is assigned to interview Claude Chatel, a renowned writer whose literary success is largely attributed to his controversial misogynistic views. As Sylvia delves deeper...

Direction Jean Benoît-Lévy · Marie Epstein

Cast Yvette Chauviré · Mia Slavenska · Jeanine Charrat · France Ellys

Synopsis La mort du cygne (1937) follows the journey of a budding dance student named Rose Souris, who holds an intense admiration for the renowned ballet star, Miss Beaupre. Driven by her passion and devotion, Rose is determined to support and...

Direction Jean-Devaivre

Cast Paul Meurisse · Micheline Francey · Gilbert Gil · Pierre Renoir

Synopsis La dame d'onze heures (1948) follows the journey of Stanislas Oscar Seminario, also known as SOS, a young adventurer who has recently returned from Africa. He visits his old acquaintances, the Pescara family, but their peaceful reunion is disrupted by...

Direction Jean Benoît-Lévy · Marie Epstein

Cast Madeleine Renaud · Alice Tissot · Paulette Élambert · Sylvette Fillacier

Synopsis Children of Montmartre (1933) follows the story of Rose, a young woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when her father's bankruptcy and subsequent death lead to her fiancé abandoning her. In a quest to rebuild her life, Rose secures...

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Annabella · Pierre Renoir · Bernard Lancret · Gilberte Géniat

Synopsis The Citadel of Silence (1937) unfolds during a tumultuous period when students rise up against the oppressive rule of Nicholas the Second. Viana, a key figure in the rebellion, attempts to assassinate the governor. However, her plans go awry when...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Maurice Chevalier · Pierre Renoir · Marie Déa · Erich von Stroheim