Sade is a biographical drama set during the French Revolution, focusing on the life and cruel exploits of the Marquis de Sade. The film explores themes of sadism, unfaithfulness, seduction, and voyeurism.
Set in 18th century Europe, Casanova, Last Love follows the life of the infamous lover Casanova as he navigates relationships, scandal, and self-discovery. From his passionate romances and courtship to his involvement in historical events, the film explores the complexity of love and desire.
Set during the final days of the French Revolution, Farewell, My Queen follows the story of a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette who becomes entangled in a world of intrigue and danger. As the revolution sweeps through Versailles, she must navigate the treacherous political landscape while trying to protect her beloved Queen.
3 Hearts tells the story of a man who falls in love with a woman, only to find out that she is the sister of the woman he initially fell in love with. As their relationships become intertwined, secrets are revealed and hearts are broken.
In 1890s France, a chambermaid becomes entangled in a web of deceit, violence, and desire as she tries to navigate the class differences and power dynamics of the upper-class society she works in. When a young girl is found dead and a brothel is implicated, the chambermaid finds herself caught in a dangerous game of secrets and lies.
Eva is a thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of a female-male relationship and the ambiguity of human nature. It follows the story of a young novelist who becomes involved with an enigmatic and high-class prostitute named Eva. As their relationship unfolds, he is confronted with loneliness, disillusionment, and the hidden desires that lie within him. Set against the backdrop of a snowstorm in Grenoble, France, Eva takes the audience on a journey of self-discovery, identity, and the tragic nature of human existence.
A Single Girl follows a young woman in Paris as she deals with pregnancy, relationships, and the complexity of being a single mother. With explicit and unsimulated sex scenes, the film explores themes of existential loneliness and the challenges of balancing love and independence.
A short film made for Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded
A 20th-century prostitute (Dominique Sanda) arranges for her lover (Michele Placido) to wed a wealthy, dying millionairess (Isabelle Huppert) in Venice.
A couple have a peaceful existence in a small provincial town. He is a teacher and she runs an opticians practical. Their life is turned upside when Belle, a friend’s daughter who is lodging with them, is found dead in her room. The husband becomes the prime suspect as the only one at home at the time.
Made for the Venice Film Festival's 70th anniversary, seventy filmmakers made a short film between 60 and 90 seconds long on their interpretation of the future of cinema.
A fashion executive falls in love with a young man who works as a male prostitute, leading to a complex relationship filled with obsession, conflict, and unrequited love.
After a bank robbery in Paris, a young girl gets entangled in a dangerous relationship that takes her from Paris to Tangiers to Madrid.
In Keep It Quiet, a group of prisoners must protect a secret that jeopardizes their lives. They must navigate through deception, loyalty, and betrayal to keep their secret hidden.
After learning from her mother that her father lives in India, a young woman goes there to meet him for the first time.
Laura is living on a lonely coast, in a rambling rented house, where she encounters a strange, ageless man, a man with uncanny knowledge of her own life. Together they begin a journey into the wilderness of time, love and human perception.
After her marriage ends in separation, a woman named Ann searches for a fresh start. She sells her house and moves to Naples, Italy, where she reconnects with an old friend. Ann tries to rebuild her life while pursuing her passion for music, particularly playing the piano. Along the way, she faces various challenges, including a dysfunctional relationship, a father-daughter reunion, and a romantic dinner that leads to deception and betrayal.
Deep in the Woods is a drama and romance movie that takes place in the 1860s in the South of France. The story revolves around a group of people who find themselves trapped in a chateau in the woods, where they experience a series of strange and unsettling events. As their time in the woods progresses, they uncover secrets, face danger and must confront their own desires and fears. The movie explores themes of power, manipulation, and the dark side of human nature.