Cast: Philippe Noiret

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Philippe Noiret · Marco Leonardi · Salvatore Cascio · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis Cinema Paradiso (1988) tells the heartwarming tale of a young lad named Salvatore residing in a quaint Italian hamlet. His world is transformed when the local cinema operator, played by Philippe Noiret, introduces him to the enchanting world of filmmaking....

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Vittorio Gassman · Stefania Sandrelli · Fanny Ardant · Philippe Noiret

Synopsis The Family (1987) is a cinematic journey encapsulated within the confines of a single residence, chronicling the life of Carlo from infancy to old age. The narrative begins with Carlo's baptism, cradled in his grandfather's arms, and concludes with Carlo...

Direction Michael Radford

Cast Philippe Noiret · Massimo Troisi · María Grazia Cucinotta · Linda Moretti

Synopsis The Postman (1994) tells the story of a humble mail carrier who discovers a world of romantic opportunities when he begins delivering letters to one of the 20th century's most celebrated poets. This enchanting narrative draws inspiration from a real-life...

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Ugo Tognazzi · Philippe Noiret · Gastone Moschin · Adolfo Celi

Synopsis All My Friends Part 2 (1982) follows the reunion of four lifelong companions at the gravesite of their fifth friend, Perozzi, who passed away at the conclusion of the initial installment. Despite the passage of time, their spirit for escapades...

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Ugo Tognazzi · Philippe Noiret · Gastone Moschin · Adolfo Celi

Synopsis My Friends (1975) follows the escapades of four lifelong companions in Florence: Necchi, a bar owner; Perozzi, a journalist; Melandri, an architect; and Mascetti, a disgraced nobleman. Their days are filled with elaborate pranks and adventures across Tuscany. One of...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Peter O'Toole · Omar Sharif · Tom Courtenay · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis The Night of the Generals (1966) unfolds in 1942, as a Polish prostitute and German spy is brutally murdered in Warsaw. The investigation leads to three high-ranking German Generals, each with a potential motive. Major Grau (Omar Sharif), a tenacious...

Direction Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Philippe Noiret · Sabine Azéma · Pascale Vignal · Maurice Barrier

Synopsis Life and Nothing But (1989) is set in January 1920, amidst the aftermath of World War I, where 350,000 French soldiers are still unaccounted for. Major Dellaplane is dedicated to identifying the deceased and injured soldiers by matching them with...

Direction Georges Franju

Cast Emmanuelle Riva · Philippe Noiret · Edith Scob · Sami Frey

Synopsis Thérèse Desqueyroux (1962) follows the story of Thérèse, who, after being cleared of charges for attempting to poison her husband, Bernard Desqueyroux, reflects on the sequence of events that led to her arrest. Initially, her marriage to Bernard offered little...

Direction Marco Ferreri

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Ugo Tognazzi · Philippe Noiret · Michel Piccoli

Synopsis The Big Feast (1973) follows the indulgent journey of four affluent middle-aged gentlemen who gather at a secluded countryside villa with a singular, albeit morbid, goal: to consume themselves to the point of no return. The quartet consists of Marcello,...

Direction Robert Enrico

Cast Jean-Louis Trintignant · Marlène Jobert · Philippe Noiret · Jean-François Adam

Synopsis The Secret (1974) follows the story of a mysterious individual who infiltrates the lives of a couple, causing a significant shift in their dynamics. This stranger asserts that he is being hunted by specific authorities who aim to stop him...

Direction Agnès Varda

Cast Silvia Monfort · Philippe Noiret

Synopsis La pointe courte (1955) presents a dual narrative structure, interweaving two distinct storylines. The first thread delves into the daily life of a fishing village, capturing moments such as a government inspector's visit and the tragic death of a child....

Direction William Klein

Cast Dorothy McGowan · Jean Rochefort · Sami Frey · Grayson Hall

Synopsis Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? (1966) presents a biting critique of the fashion world, focusing on Polly Maggoo, a young Brooklyn-born model navigating the glamorous yet superficial Parisian fashion scene. Polly's life is under the microscope of Ms. Maxwell, a...

Direction Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Philippe Noiret · Michel Galabru · Isabelle Huppert · Jean-Claude Brialy

Synopsis The Judge and the Assassin (1976) follows the complex narrative of a judge who is tasked with a challenging decision. The film delves into the psychological and ethical dilemmas faced by the judge as he must determine the mental state...

Direction Giuliano Montaldo

Cast Philippe Noiret · Rupert Everett · Valeria Golino · Nicola Farron

Synopsis The Gold Rimmed Glasses (1987) unfolds a poignant tale of love and loss in Ferrara, Italy, during 1938, and at a neighboring coastal retreat. A prosperous Jewish young man finds his path to marriage with his beloved obstructed by Mussolini's...

Direction Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Philippe Noiret · Jean Rochefort · Jacques Denis · Yves Afonso

Direction Claude Zidi

Cast Philippe Noiret · Thierry Lhermitte · Regine · Grace De Capitani

Synopsis My New Partner (1984) follows the story of Rene, a corrupt cop known as a "ripou," who supplements his income through bribes and favors from criminals. When his longtime partner retires, Rene is paired with Francois, a fresh-faced and principled...

Direction Jacqueline Audry

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Simone Simon · Marie-Claire Olivia · Yvonne de Bray

Synopsis Olivia (The Pit of Loneliness) (1951) delves into the emotional journey of a young English girl who is sent to a prestigious finishing school near Paris for a year. The film explores her burgeoning emotions and the complexities of her...

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Philippe Noiret · Jean-Pierre Marielle · Michel Blanc

Direction Yves Robert

Cast Philippe Noiret · Marlène Jobert · Françoise Brion · Paul Le Person

Synopsis Alexander (1968) follows the story of Alexandre, a humble and hardworking farmer who is subjected to the tyrannical rule of his wife, who exploits him relentlessly. After his wife meets an untimely end in a car accident, Alexandre seizes the...

Direction Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Philippe Noiret · Jean Rochefort · Jean-Pierre Marielle · Christine Pascal

Synopsis Let Joy Reign Supreme (1975) is set in France during 1719, four years after the death of Louis XIV. Philippe d'Orléans, a liberal and libertine figure, serves as the regent. His trusted advisor, Dubois, a priest known for his atheistic...