Soundtrack: Maurice Leroux

Direction Albert Lamorisse

Cast Pascal Lamorisse · Georges Sellier · Vladimir Popov · Paul Perey

Synopsis The Red Balloon (1956) tells the enchanting tale of a young boy who forms an unusual bond with a seemingly magical balloon. The balloon, which appears to possess a will of its own, follows the boy on his daily adventures,...

Direction William Klein

Direction Jean-Luc Godard

Cast Michel Subor · Anna Karina · Henri-Jacques Huet · Paul Beauvais

Synopsis The Little Soldier (1963) unfolds against the backdrop of the Algerian War for Independence, where a young Frenchman residing in Geneva becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue. Belonging to a right-wing extremist organization, he crosses paths with a...

Direction Alexandre Astruc

Cast Jean-Claude Pascal · Anouk Aimée · Gaby Sylvia · Philippe Lemaire

Synopsis Bad Liaisons (1955) unfolds through the narrative of Catherine Racan, who recounts her life story to police inspector Corbin as he probes into the suicide of Dr. Danieli. The aspiring journalist shares her journey to Paris with her affectionate partner...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Raf Vallone · Jean Sorel · Maureen Stapleton · Carol Lawrence

Synopsis A View from the Bridge (1962) follows Eddie Carbone, a hardworking longshoreman from Brooklyn, who is unhappily married to Beatrice. Eddie has developed an unspoken, deep affection for Catherine, the niece they have nurtured since she was a child. The...

Direction Albert Lamorisse

Cast Alain Emery · Pierre Bestieux · Pascal Lamorisse · Jean-Pierre Grenier

Synopsis Crin-Blanc (White Mane) (1953) unfolds in the picturesque Camargue region of southern France, where a majestic stallion named Crin-Blanc roams freely with his herd. This proud horse resists all attempts by humans to tame him, maintaining his untamed spirit. However,...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Richard Burton · Curd Jürgens · Ruth Roman · Raymond Pellegrin

Synopsis Bitter Victory (1957) is a critically acclaimed film directed by Nicholas Ray, blending elements of war drama and character study. The movie features Richard Burton as a British army officer during World War II, dispatched to North Africa to assist...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Gérard Blain · Bernadette Lafont · Michel François

Synopsis The Mischief Makers (The Brats) (S) (1957) follows the antics of a group of five young boys, known as "Les Mistons," who spend their summer vacation spying on a pair of lovers, Gérard and Bernadette. The boys' curiosity leads them...

Direction Alain Cavalier

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Michel Piccoli · Roger Van Hool · Amidou

Direction Éric Rohmer

Cast Jean-Luc Godard · Stéphane Audran · Anna Karina · Andrée Bertrand

Synopsis Presentation, or Charlotte and Her Steak (S) (1960) follows the story of two young individuals, Walter and Charlotte, as they traverse a quaint Swiss village on a snowy winter day. Walter, in an attempt to provoke jealousy, introduces Charlotte to...

Direction Walerian Borowczyk

Cast Lise Danvers · Fabrice Luchini · Charlotte Alexandra · Paloma Picasso

Synopsis Immoral Tales (1974) presents a collection of four provocative narratives set across different historical periods. The opening segment, 'The Tide,' is a contemporary tale about a student and his young female cousin who find themselves isolated on a beach by...

Direction Alain Cavalier

Cast Jean Rochefort · Camille de Casabianca · Arlette Bonnard · Dominique Besnehard

Direction Claude Jutra

Cast Geneviève Bujold · Richard Jordan · Marcel Cuvelier · Suzie Baillargeon

Synopsis Kamouraska (1973) is set in Quebec during the 1830s and 1840s. The narrative unfolds as Élisabeth tends to her second husband, Jérôme, on his deathbed. Through her memories, we delve into her past, including her first marriage to Antoine, their...

Direction Charles Brabant

Cast Raf Vallone · Magali Noël · Charles Vanel · Betty Schneider

Synopsis No Escape (1958) follows the story of a charming fugitive, portrayed by Raf Vallone, who finds himself on the run from the authorities. With the help of a kind-hearted waitress, Magali Noël, Vallone evades capture and secures a legitimate job...

Direction Charles Brabant

Cast Madeleine Robinson · Raf Vallone · Magali Noël · Dany Carrel

Synopsis Passionate Summer (1956) unfolds a tale of transformation and emotional turmoil as it delves into the lives of three women residing on a secluded farm. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a man arrives to live with them, disrupting...

Direction Maurice Cazeneuve

Cast Mylène Demongeot · Maurice Ronet · Jean Servais · Françoise Prévost

Synopsis That Night (1958) follows Jean, the creative director of a prestigious fashion magazine, who is married to Sylvie, a stunning cover model. Both are employed by André Reverdy, a manipulative and cynical individual who openly desires Sylvie. Jean, consumed by...

Direction Mircea Muresan

Cast Margarita Lozano · Folco Lulli · Sidonia Manolache · Paul Misai

Direction Michel Deville

Cast Robert Hirsch · Véronique Vendell · Walter Rilla · Anthony Sharp

Synopsis Soldier Martin (1966) follows the story of a performer who adopts the guise of a soldier amidst the chaos of the Second World War. However, his disguise leads to a case of mistaken identity, and he finds himself entangled in...

Direction François Leterrier

Cast Simone Signoret · Reginald Kernan · Alexandra Stewart · Marcello Pagliero

Direction Pierre Kast

Cast Agostina Belli · Jean-Pierre Cassel · Victoria Abril · Maurice Ronet