Cast: Gaston Modot

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Marcel Dalio · Nora Gregor · Jean Renoir · Roland Toutain

Synopsis The Rules of the Game (1939) follows André Jurieu, a celebrated French aviator, who becomes infatuated with Christine de la Chesnaye, the wife of the affluent Marquis Robert de la Chesnaye. Robert, however, has his own extramarital relationship and invites...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Jean Gabin · Erich von Stroheim · Pierre Fresnay · Marcel Dalio

Synopsis Grande Illusion (1937) unfolds during the tumultuous year of 1916, amidst the chaos of World War I. Lieutenant Maréchal and Capitaine de Boeldieu, two French aviators, find themselves shot down by German forces and subsequently imprisoned in a POW camp....

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Simone Signoret · Serge Reggiani · Claude Dauphin · Raymond Bussières

Synopsis Casque d'or (1952) unfolds in a lively open-air dance hall where Leca's gang enjoys a night out with their companions. Among them is Marie, known as "Casque d'Or" (Golden Helmet), who crosses paths with Manda, a humble carpenter. Complications arise...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Gaston Modot · Lya Lys · Max Ernst · Pierre Prévert

Synopsis L'Âge d'or (1930) is a provocative and surreal cinematic experience directed by Luis Buñuel, known for its audacious critique of bourgeois values. The film, which sparked outrage upon its initial release, continues to captivate audiences with its shocking and thought-provoking...

Direction René Clair

Cast Maurice Chevalier · François Périer · Marcelle Derrien · Dany Robin

Synopsis Silence Is Golden (1947) unfolds in Paris during the 1920s, a time when silent cinema reigned supreme. The narrative follows Emile, a seasoned filmmaker, who takes a young protégé named Jacques under his wing. Emile imparts his wisdom on the...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Jean Gabin · Mireille Balin · Gabriel Gabrio · Lucas Gridoux

Synopsis Pépé le Moko (1937) is set in the vibrant and bustling streets of 1930s Algeria, where the charismatic Parisian criminal Pépé le Moko (portrayed by Jean Gabin) holds sway over the Casbah district. Shielded by a loyal entourage of women...

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Roger Pigaut · Claire Mafféi · Noel Roquevert · Gaston Modot

Synopsis Antoine and Antoinette (1947) follows the story of a young woman employed in a bustling department store and a man who works as a typographer. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they misplace their winning lottery ticket, leading to...

Direction Louis Malle

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Alain Cuny · Jean-Marc Bory · Judith Magre

Synopsis The Lovers (1958) follows a middle-aged woman who finds herself in a rut, dissatisfied with both her husband and her polo-playing paramour. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a young man who offers her a ride after...

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Pierre Blanchar · Dita Parlo · Pierre Fresnay · Roger Karl

Direction René Clair

Cast Albert Préjean · Pola Illéry · Gaston Modot · Bill Bocket

Synopsis Under the Roofs of Paris (1930) presents a lively and romantic depiction of Parisian tenement life, where a street musician and a gangster both pursue the affection of a charming young woman. This clever and humorous narrative, predominantly conveyed through...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Jean-Louis Barrault · Teddy Bilis · Michel Vitold · Jean Topart

Synopsis Experiment in Evil (The Doctor's Horrible Experiment) (1959) is a cinematic adaptation inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The story revolves around a lawyer named Joly (Teddy Bilis), who becomes...

Direction René Clair

Cast Michel Simon · Gérard Philipe · Nicole Besnard · Simone Valère

Synopsis Beauty and the Devil (1950) follows the tale of Professor Henri Faust, who, after a half-century of dedicated alchemy at a university set around the year 1700, finds himself disheartened by his lack of profound understanding of nature's mysteries. His...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Georges Marchal · Lucía Bosé · Julien Bertheau · Jean-Hacques Delbo

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Jean Gabin · Annabella · Robert Le Vigan · Raymond Aimos

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Albert Préjean · Florelle · Gaston Modot · Margo Lion

Synopsis L'opéra de quat'sous (1931) is a bilingual adaptation of the renowned film "Die Dreigroschenoper," meticulously crafted to cater to the French audience. This cinematic gem was filmed concurrently with its original German counterpart, ensuring a seamless transition for viewers who...

Direction Louis Delluc

Cast Ève Francis · Edmond Van Daële · Gaston Modot · Elena Sagrary

Synopsis Fièvre (1921) unfolds in a bustling cabaret nestled in the historic port of Marseille, where Topinelli, the proprietor, and his wife Sarah serve drinks to a lively crowd of sailors. Among the patrons is Militis, Sarah's former flame who left...

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Max Linder · Jean Toulout · Gina Palerme · Gaston Modot

Synopsis Help! (S) (1924) follows the story of Max, who takes on a daring challenge to stay in a haunted castle from 11 PM to midnight without seeking assistance. Upon entering the eerie castle, he is immediately confronted with bizarre and...

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Emmy Lynn · Firmin Gémier · Armand Tallier · Anthony Gildès

Direction Bernard Borderie

Cast Eddie Constantine · Dominique Wilms · Howard Vernon · Dario Moreno

Synopsis Gun Moll (1953) follows the thrilling tale of a high-stakes heist where two million dollars inexplicably disappear. The FBI enlists the expertise of Lemmy Caution, an American agent, to unravel the mystery in the bustling city of Casablanca. As Lemmy...

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Mireille Balin · Raymond Rouleau · Pierre Renoir · Noel Roquevert

Synopsis Dernier atout (1942) follows the tale of a mysterious shooting that occurs in a hotel located in a fictional South American nation. Clarence and Montès, two aspiring inspectors, are tasked with solving this homicide to determine the victor of a...