Cast: María Casares

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean-Louis Barrault · Pierre Brasseur · Pierre Renoir · Arletty

Synopsis Children of Paradise (1945) unfolds the tale of an enigmatic woman (Arletty) who captivates the hearts of four distinct men, each inspired by real-life historical figures: a performer, a criminal, a nobleman, and most touchingly, a mime (Jean-Louis Barrault). The...

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 Jorge Semprún

Cast Santiago Carrillo · María Casares · Ian Gibson · Federica Montseny

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Cocteau · Claudine Auger · Charles Aznavour · Lucía Bosé

Synopsis Le Testament d'Orphée (1959) serves as the final cinematic work of Jean Cocteau, offering a vivid and introspective journey through the poet's life. The film presents Cocteau's reflections on his loves and artistic creations, weaving together a tapestry of his...

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Renée Faure · Gérard Philipe · Lucien Coëdel · Louis Salou

Synopsis The Charterhouse of Parme (1948) follows the story of Fabrice del Dongo, a young clergyman who is more captivated by romantic pursuits than his ecclesiastical duties, leading to a web of intrigue and complications. The Countess of San Severina is...

Direction Robert Bresson

Cast Paul Bernard · María Casares · Elina Labourdette · Lucienne Bogaert

Synopsis Les Dames du bois de Boulogne (1945) follows the intricate machinations of a high-society woman who meticulously orchestrates a union between her paramour and a cabaret performer with a questionable reputation. The narrative delves into themes of manipulation, desire, and...

Direction Goran Paskaljevic

Cast Tom Conti · Miki Manojlovic · María Casares · Zorka Manojlovic

Synopsis Someone Else's America (1995) begins in Brooklyn, with the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan visible across the East River, symbolizing an unattainable dream for the immigrants living there. Bayo, a recent arrival from Montenegro, has been in the U.S. for less...

Direction Alain Resnais · Robert Hessens

Cast María Casares · Jacques Pruvost

Synopsis Guernica (S) (1950) delves into the devastating events of April 26, 1937, when the unsuspecting Basque town of Guernica was subjected to an unprovoked aerial bombardment by German forces. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of 2,000 civilian lives....

Direction Michel Deville

Cast Miou-Miou · Christian Ruché · Sylvie Laporte · Michel Raskine

Synopsis The Reader (1988) follows Constance, who is encouraged by her partner to vocalize a novel featuring a young woman named Marie who aspires to be a professional reader. After advertising her services, Marie attracts an eclectic clientele, such as a...

Direction Henri Calef

Cast María Casares · Roger Pigaut · Jean Murat · Orane Demazis

Direction Jeanne Labrune

Cast Sami Frey · Patrick Catalifo · André Dussollier · Clémentine Célarié

Synopsis Sand and Blood (1988) explores the intertwining themes of bullfighting, music, medicine, transformation, and subtle homoerotic undertones through the lens of a complex friendship. Francisco, an ambitious bullfighter, is so dedicated to his craft that even romantic pursuits fail to...

Direction Elisabeth Kapnist

Cast Albert Camus · María Casares · Francisco Franco · Jean-Paul Sartre

Synopsis Maria Casarès and Albert Camus, you, my life (2022) delves into the profound and enduring connection between Maria Casarès, a renowned theatre actress, and Albert Camus, a pivotal figure in modern French literature. The documentary explores their extensive correspondence, comprising...

Direction Georges Franju

Cast María Casares · Marc Cassot · Monique Chaumette · Silvia Monfort

Synopsis Le théâtre national populaire (S) (1956) is a documentary that delves into the world of the National Popular Theater, a pioneering experimental theater space led by Jean Vilar. The film masterfully interweaves the performance of dramatic works with documentary-style footage,...

Direction André Zwoboda

Cast Georges Marchal · María Casares · Aimé Clariond · Catherine Arley

Synopsis La septième porte (1947) tells the tale of a destitute young man who inherits a vast fortune from an elderly stranger in an Arabian town. The old man, on his deathbed, bequeaths his entire estate to the young beggar but...

Direction Henri Calef

Cast Simone Signoret · María Casares · Jean Marchat · Pierre Dux

Synopsis Ombre et lumière (1951) follows the story of a renowned piano virtuoso who is deeply attached to Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. During a live performance, she experiences a mental breakdown, causing distress among her fellow musicians. Her father's history...

Direction Jacques Renard

Cast Miou-Miou · Sandrine Bonnaire · Gérard Klein · Patrick Chesnais

Synopsis Blanche and Marie (1985) is set in a small town in northern France during the year 1941. The story revolves around Blanche, a mother of three, who is deeply concerned about her husband Victor's frequent nighttime absences. Unbeknownst to her,...

Direction Julián Esteban

Cast María Casares · Jorge Sanz · Julieta Serrano · Ovidi Montllor

Direction Gianfranco Mingozzi

Cast Florinda Bolkan · María Casares · Claudio Cassinelli · Anthony Higgins

Synopsis Flavia the Heretic (1974) is set in Italy during the year 1600, where a peaceful convent is disrupted by the arrival of the Tarantula Sect during their yearly pilgrimage. The cult members profane the sacred space, engaging in orgies within...