Topic: French Polar

Direction Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast Alain Delon · Nathalie Delon · Caty Rosier · François Périer

Synopsis The Samurai (1967) follows the meticulous hitman Jeff Costello, who is renowned for his flawless execution of murders and his uncanny ability to evade detection. However, after eliminating a nightclub owner, Costello is unexpectedly spotted by witnesses. His meticulous plans...

Direction Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast Alain Delon · Bourvil · Gian Maria Volonté · Yves Montand

Synopsis The Red Circle (1970) follows Corey, a seasoned thief who has just been released from prison. Rather than embracing a life of legality, he is drawn back into the murky underworld of crime. His journey intersects with a notorious fugitive...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean Gabin · Alain Delon · Claude Cerval · Viviane Romance

Direction Alexandre Bustillo · Julien Maury

Cast Virginie Ledoyen · Paul Hamy · Sandrine Bonnaire · Malik Zidi

Synopsis The Soul Eater (2024) unfolds in a secluded mountain town where an ancient legend about a terrifying creature resurfaces. This chilling tale is set in motion by the mysterious disappearances of local children and a series of gruesome, violent deaths....

Direction Maurice Labro

Cast François Patrice · Constant Rémy · Lise Topart · René Génin

Direction Pierre Grasset

Cast Raymond Pellegrin · Marc Porel · Neda Arneric · Pierre Grasset

Synopsis When the City Awakes (1977) follows a young photographer who captures a group of criminals in the midst of a daring heist. Seeking to profit from his incriminating photographs, he sells them to a local newspaper. However, his actions do...