In a small French seaside town, a widow's past is brought to light when her stepson returns and secrets are revealed. As she reconnects with an old love, she must confront the traumatic experiences and controversies of her past, including murder and torture. Through fragmented memories and the rekindling of a romance, she navigates through the complexities of love and loss.
Jeanne Dielman, a widowed single mother, spends her days performing household chores with meticulous precision. Unbeknownst to those around her, she also works as a prostitute, discreetly servicing clients. Over the course of three days, the film presents a slow and deliberate exploration of Jeanne's existence and the existential loneliness she experiences. The monotony of her life is interrupted when a tragedy occurs, leading to unexpected consequences.
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a surreal and satirical comedy that tells the story of a group of upper-class individuals who repeatedly try to have a dinner together, but are constantly confronted with bizarre and unexpected situations. From dream sequences to encounters with terrorists and military officers, the characters navigate through a series of absurd and humorous scenarios that highlight the contradictions and decadence of the bourgeoisie.
Stolen Kisses follows Antoine Doinel, a young man in Paris who struggles with love, relationships, and finding his place in the world. He bounces from job to job, gets involved in various romantic entanglements, and navigates the complexities of life in the city of love.
A look behind the scenes of Jacques Demy's Donkey Skin (1971).
Last Year at Marienbad is a mysterious and nonlinear film that takes place in a chateau. It follows a man trying to convince a woman of an encounter they had the year before, but the woman does not remember. The film explores themes of memory, uncertainty, and illusion.
A princess's mother dies, and her father, the king, becomes lonely. He decides to marry his own daughter, so the princess disguises herself as a donkey to escape. With the help of a fairy godmother and a talking parrot, she finds love and happiness.
A newlywed couple stays at a hotel in Belgium where they encounter a beautiful and enigmatic countess who turns out to be a vampire. The countess seduces the husband and begins to exert a dark influence over him, leading to a series of disturbing events. As the husband falls deeper under the countess's spell, his wife becomes increasingly suspicious and fearful for her life.
Accident (1967) is a gripping crime drama that revolves around a university professor, his obsession with an aristocrat, and the deadly consequences of a car accident. The story is told through flashbacks, revealing the complex web of relationships, jealousy, and betrayal that leads to tragedy.
India Song explores themes of loneliness, disillusionment, and identity through the story of an aristocratic woman who navigates the complexities of love and loss.
A Doll's House (1973) is a drama film based on a play by Henrik Ibsen. It tells the story of Nora, a woman who begins to question her role in society as she realizes her husband's treatment and the restrictions placed upon her. She decides to leave her husband and children in search of her own independence, challenging the norms of the time and fighting for her rights.
Golden Eighties is a delightful movie that takes place in Paris during the 1980s. The story revolves around a group of individuals who are brought together by their shared passion for music and love. Through catchy songs and captivating dance sequences, the characters navigate their dreams, desires, and attractions, creating a candy-cinema experience for the audience.
If Jean Rochefort remains so dear to our hearts, it is because this extraordinary actor alone embodies a cinema and a France imbued with freedom and carelessness. Through his films, archives and the testimony of those close to him, we discover a complex man, a sad clown saved by his taste for words and for fun.
In this surreal satire, Mr. Freedom, an American superhero, is sent to France to fight against communism and protect freedom. However, his methods become increasingly violent and oppressive, causing chaos and destruction in the process.
Tartuffe (1971) is a drama movie based on the play of the same name. It portrays the story of a cunning imposter who poses as a pious religious figure in order to deceive a wealthy man and take advantage of him and his family.
Black comedy about a couple who become convinced that their best friends are aliens and that the Earth’s days are numbered.
In 'Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?', a young American model navigates the surreal and often ridiculous world of the fashion industry in 1960s Paris. As she becomes the cover girl for a renowned fashion magazine, she encounters eccentric characters, extravagant fashion shows, and the objectification of women. This satirical film dives into the absurdity and glamour of the fashion industry while exploring themes of identity and fame.
In 'The Black Windmill,' a British agent named John Tarrant discovers that his son has been kidnapped by a group of criminals in London. Determined to find and rescue his son, Tarrant embarks on a dangerous mission, using his skills as a spy to outwit the kidnappers and bring them to justice. As the investigation unfolds, Tarrant uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that reaches the highest levels of power. With time running out, he must navigate a treacherous path of danger and espionage to save his son and uncover the truth.
Delphine Seyrig reads passages from a Valerie Solanas’s SCUM manifesto.
After 10 years separation from his wife, a film director (Jean-Louis Trintignant), imagines he can make up with her by giving her a part in his next film, an adaptation of Tshekov's "Three Sisters". He goes location scouting and stays in Bex, a Spa near Lake Leman, together with the three actresses : Julie, his ex-wife (Delphine Seyrig), the mysterious Cecilia, that his producer wants him to take (Lea Massari), and Esther (Valérie Mairesse), a teenager. They all stay in an old decaying hotel. In this isolated mansion the four of them will fight but also discover each other.