Cast: Stéphane Audran

Direction Charles Sturridge · Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Cast Jeremy Irons · Anthony Andrews · Diana Quick · Laurence Olivier

Synopsis Brideshead Revisited (TV Miniseries) (1981) is a captivating television series that aired from October 1981 to December 1981. The story revolves around Jeremy Irons, who portrays a young and impressionable Oxford student. He becomes enthralled by Sebastian Flyte, played by...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Paul Frankeur · Delphine Seyrig · Jean-Pierre Cassel

Synopsis The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) follows a group of affluent friends who find their plans for a simple dinner party disrupted by a series of bizarre and unexpected events. The narrative unfolds in a dreamlike sequence, with layers...

Direction Gabriel Axel

Cast Stéphane Audran · Jean-Philipe Lafont · Gudmar Wivesson · Jarl Kulle

Synopsis Babette's Feast (1987) unfolds in the 19th century in a secluded Danish village, where two grown sisters reside with their father, a revered pastor of a small, insular Protestant congregation. Both sisters have genuine chances to depart from the village...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Stéphane Audran · Michel Bouquet · Maurice Ronet · Michel Duchaussoy

Synopsis The Unfaithful Wife (1969) follows Charles Desvallées, who suspects his wife of infidelity and enlists a private detective to confirm his doubts. Upon learning that his wife's lover is the writer Victor Pégala, Charles visits Victor's apartment, introduces himself as...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Henri Attal · Stéphane Audran · Michel Bouquet · Jean Carmet

Synopsis Just Before Nightfall (1971) follows the story of Charles Masson, an advertising executive entangled in a secret relationship with Laura, the wife of his close friend, architect François Tellier. During a heated S&M encounter, Charles accidentally strangles Laura, leaving him...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Jean Yanne · Stéphane Audran · Antonio Passalia · William Guérault

Synopsis The Butcher (1970) unfolds in the tranquil yet eerie Perigord region of central France, where Claude Chabrol's masterful direction creates a tense and enigmatic atmosphere. The narrative revolves around Stéphane Audran's character, Mademoiselle Hélène, a local schoolteacher who is both...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Jacques Charrier · Stéphane Audran · Walther Reyer · Erika Tweer

Synopsis The Third Lover (1962) follows the story of André Mercier, a disillusioned journalist who writes under the pseudonym Albin Mercier. Assigned to report on an event in Germany, he crosses paths with Andreas Hartmann, a prosperous and accomplished writer. Andreas...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Gérard Blain · Jean-Claude Brialy · Juliette Mayniel · Guy Decomble

Synopsis The Cousins (1959) follows Charles, a young man from the provinces who arrives in Paris to pursue his law studies. He resides in the apartment of his cousin, Paul, a disenchanted and hedonistic individual who spends his days with a...

Direction Éric Rohmer

Cast Jess Hahn · Van Doude · Michèle Girardon · Jean Le Poulain

Synopsis The Sign of Leo (1962) follows the tumultuous journey of Pierre Wesserlin, a 39-year-old American composer residing in Paris, who embraces a wild, bohemian lifestyle. One fateful morning, he receives a telegram informing him of his wealthy aunt's passing. Believing...

Direction José Luis López-Linares · Javier Rioyo

Cast Luis Buñuel · Eduardo Ducay · José Bello · Carlos Saura

Synopsis Speaking of Bunuel (1999) delves into the enigmatic life and career of the legendary surrealist filmmaker Luis Bunuel, renowned for his iconic films such as "Un Chien Andalou," "The Exterminating Angel," and "That Obscure Object of Desire." The documentary, helmed...

Direction Samuel Fuller

Cast Lee Marvin · Mark Hamill · Robert Carradine · Bobby Di Cicco

Synopsis The Big Red One: The Reconstruction (1980) follows the journey of a seasoned US Army sergeant who, having fought in the First World War, now commands a rifle squad within the esteemed First Infantry Division. The narrative unfolds through a...

Direction Claude Sautet

Cast Yves Montand · Michel Piccoli · Serge Reggiani · Gérard Depardieu

Synopsis Vincent, François, Paul and the Others (1974) delves into the lives of three companions navigating the challenges of middle age. Paul, a writer, grapples with a creative block that threatens his career. François, once idealistic, now practices medicine solely for...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Bernadette Lafont · Clotilde Joano · Stéphane Audran · Lucile Saint-Simon

Synopsis The Good Time Girls (1960) follows the lives of four vibrant young women who share a workplace and a desire to break free from their mundane routines. Each woman seeks excitement and fulfillment in different ways. Ginette dreams of a...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Stéphane Audran · Michel Piccoli · Claude Piéplu · Clotilde Joano

Direction Éric Rohmer · Claude Chabrol · Jean-Luc Godard · Jean Douchet

Cast Jean-Pierre Andréani · Stéphane Audran · Nadine Ballot · Claude Chabrol

Synopsis Six in Paris (1965) showcases six prominent French New Wave directors at the height of their creative prowess, capturing the essence of Paris in the 1960s. Each director chose a distinct neighborhood to craft a short film, resulting in a...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Jean Seberg · Maurice Ronet · Daniel Gélin · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis Line of Demarcation (1966) unfolds in 1941, focusing on a small town in the Jura region that is bisected by a river, creating a stark division between Nazi-occupied France and the free zone. The narrative explores the complexities and tensions...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Jean Poiret · Stéphane Audran · Michel Bouquet · Jean Topart

Synopsis Cop au Vin (1985) follows the story of a quiet town that is shaken by a sequence of brutal murders. To solve the case, an experienced police inspector, Jean Lavardin (Jean Poiret), is dispatched from a distant location. The investigation...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Stéphane Audran · Jean Carmet · Jean-François Garreaud

Synopsis Violette (1978) unfolds in the vibrant yet tumultuous setting of 1930s Paris, where an 18-year-old named Violette Nozière (portrayed by Isabelle Huppert) appears to be a picture of innocence. However, her nights are far from virtuous, as she engages in...

Direction Georges Lautner

Cast Alain Delon · Ornella Muti · Stéphane Audran · Klaus Kinski

Synopsis Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) follows Xavier Maréchal as he tries to shield his friend, Philippe Dubaye, from the consequences of a murder. When Dubaye confesses to stealing a notebook filled with the names of corrupt politicians being blackmailed...

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Jean-Louis Trintignant · Jacqueline Sassard · Stéphane Audran · Nane Germon

Synopsis Les Biches (Bad Girls) (1968) follows the story of a discontented, affluent Parisian socialite named Frédérique who encounters a young street artist named Why. Frédérique invites Why to her home, offering her comforts and ultimately seducing her. The two then...