Cast: Isaach de Bankole

Direction Jim Jarmusch

Cast Winona Ryder · Giancarlo Esposito · Gena Rowlands · Armin Mueller-Stahl

Synopsis Night on Earth (1991) presents a mosaic of five distinct cab drivers navigating their respective cities—New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Rome, and Helsinki—during a single, eventful evening. Each driver encounters unique and memorable passengers, creating a tapestry of stories that...

Direction Julian Schnabel

Cast Mathieu Amalric · Emmanuelle Seigner · Marie-Josée Croze · Anne Consigny

Synopsis The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) follows the extraordinary journey of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a vibrant and accomplished editor-in-chief of French Elle, whose life took an abrupt turn at the age of 43. In December 1995, a catastrophic stroke left...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Bryce Dallas Howard · Isaach de Bankole · Danny Glover · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis Manderlay (2005) unfolds an eerie and unsettling narrative centered around the Manderlay plantation. Nestled in the isolated plains of the deep south of the USA, the story begins in 1933 when Grace and her father, along with his gang of...

Direction Brady Corbet

Cast Adrien Brody · Felicity Jones · Guy Pearce · Joe Alwyn

Synopsis The Brutalist (2024) follows the journey of László Toth, a forward-thinking architect, and his wife Erzsébet as they escape the turmoil of post-war Europe in 1947, seeking to reestablish their professional reputation and experience the dawn of modern America. Their...

Direction Jim Jarmusch

Cast Forest Whitaker · John Tormey · Cliff Gorman · Henry Silva

Synopsis Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultural elements in a comedic drama directed by the renowned Jim Jarmusch. The story revolves around Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker), a taciturn contemporary warrior...

Direction Pedro Costa

Cast Inês de Medeiros · Isaach de Bankole · Edith Scob · Pedro Hestnes

Synopsis Down to Earth (1994) is a unique drama that stands out for its poetic visuals and stunning cinematography. The story revolves around a dedicated nurse named Mariana, who hails from Portugal and is sent to the enigmatic Cape Verde islands....

Direction Martin Campbell

Cast Daniel Craig · Eva Green · Mads Mikkelsen · Jeffrey Wright

Synopsis Casino Royale (2006) introduces James Bond's inaugural mission as a 007 agent, sending him to Madagascar to surveil a terrorist named Mollaka. When the operation goes awry, Bond takes it upon himself to pursue the remaining members of the terrorist...

Direction Claire Denis

Cast Isaach de Bankole · Alex Descas · Solveig Dommartin · Christopher Buchholz

Synopsis No Fear, No Die (1990) follows the story of Dah and Jocelyn, two individuals hailing from Benin and the West Indies, who form a formidable duo. Dah is optimistic that their luck is about to change. They start working for...

Direction John Michael McDonagh

Cast Brendan Gleeson · Kelly Reilly · Chris O'Dowd · Aidan Gillen

Synopsis Calvary (2014) follows the story of a dedicated priest, Father James Lavelle, portrayed by Brendan Gleeson, whose life takes a dramatic turn when an unknown parishioner threatens his life during a confession. Despite the looming danger, Father James continues to...

Direction Jim Jarmusch

Cast Roberto Benigni · Steve Buscemi · Cate Blanchett · Bill Murray

Synopsis Coffee and Cigarettes (2003) is a comedic collection of interconnected vignettes that collectively form a unique narrative. Throughout these segments, characters engage in conversations that span a wide range of topics, from the intricacies of caffeine consumption to the allure...

Direction Claire Denis

Cast Isaach de Bankole · Giulia Boschi · François Cluzet · Jean-Claude Adelin

Synopsis Chocolat (1988) follows the journey of a young French woman who ventures back to the expansive and tranquil landscapes of West Africa. She reflects on her formative years spent in a colonial settlement in Cameroon. Her most vivid recollections revolve...

Direction Andrew Dosunmu

Cast Danai Gurira · Isaach de Bankole · Anthony Okungbowa · Yaya DaCosta

Synopsis Mother of George (2013) follows the journey of Adenike and Ayodele, a Nigerian couple residing in Brooklyn. After their joyous wedding festivities, they encounter challenges due to their struggle to have a child. Adenike faces a critical choice that could...

Direction Stuart Townsend

Cast Charlize Theron · Woody Harrelson · Ray Liotta · Ivana Milicevic

Synopsis Battle in Seattle (2007) follows the convergence of activists in Seattle, Washington, to challenge a pivotal gathering of the World Trade Organization. The city erupts into turmoil as protesters, driven by a shared cause, manage to disrupt the WTO meetings....

Direction Gabriel Range

Cast Wunmi Mosaku · Isaach de Bankole · Lubna Azabal · Yigal Naor

Synopsis I Am Slave (TV) (2010) is a gripping drama that unfolds against the backdrop of London's hidden slave trade. The narrative revolves around a woman's relentless struggle for liberation, as she navigates the treacherous landscape of modern-day slavery. The film...

Direction Jim Jarmusch

Cast Isaach de Bankole · Bill Murray · Tilda Swinton · John Hurt

Synopsis The Limits of Control (2009) follows the enigmatic journey of an isolated individual, portrayed by Isaach De Bankolé, whose actions are shrouded in secrecy and operate beyond the boundaries of legality. This character, known only as the Loner, is on...

Direction Claire Denis

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Christopher Lambert · Nicolas Duvauchelle · Isaach de Bankole

Synopsis White Material (2009) follows the story of Maria, a determined coffee plantation owner played by Isabelle Huppert, who finds herself in the midst of a rapidly intensifying civil conflict in an unstable African nation. As the violence escalates, Maria faces...

Direction Nicolas Roeg

Cast Tim Roth · John Malkovich · Isaach de Bankole · James Fox

Synopsis Heart of Darkness (TV) (1993) follows the journey of a dedicated trading company manager who embarks on a perilous voyage up an African river. His mission is to locate and bring back a missing outpost leader. As he ventures deeper...

Direction Michael Mann

Cast Colin Farrell · Jamie Foxx · Gong Li · Naomie Harris

Synopsis Miami Vice (2006) follows Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as they portray Detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs in a cinematic rendition of the classic 1980s NBC series. Ricardo Tubbs, portrayed by Jamie Foxx, is sophisticated and highly intelligent. He...

Direction Amy Redford

Cast Saffron Burrows · Isaach de Bankole · Paz de la Huerta · Bill Camp

Synopsis The Guitar (2008) follows the journey of a young woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when she receives a devastating diagnosis, loses her job, and is left by her partner. With only two months to live, she decides to...

Direction George Lucas · Carl Schultz · Simon Wincer · René Manzor

Cast Sean Patrick Flanery · George Hall · Lloyd Owen · Corey Carrier

Synopsis The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (TV Series) (1992) is an Emmy Award-winning American television series that delves into the formative years of the iconic character Indiana Jones. The show, which aired from 1992 to 1993, is a blend of entertainment...