A rare book dealer, Dean Corso, is hired by a wealthy collector to validate a copy of a demon text. As he travels to assess the other known copies, he is pursued by the wife of the previous owner, encounters mysterious engravings and murders, and discovers that the secret to the Nine Gates can be found in a combination of all three copies. In the end, he is able to travel through the ninth portal with the help of a mysterious girl.
Bitter Moon follows the story of a married couple who meet a mysterious couple on a cruise ship. As their lives become entangled, dark secrets, obsessions, and betrayal come to light. With a backdrop of seduction, sadomasochism, and murder, this psycho-thriller explores the depths of human desire and the consequences of obsession.
A high school teacher named Germain becomes fascinated by the writing of one of his students, Claude. He secretly begins reading Claude's personal journal and becomes increasingly involved in his life, even going so far as to manipulate events to provide material for Claude's stories. As the line between reality and fiction blurs, Germain's obsession with Claude's work leads to unexpected consequences for both of them.
At Eternity's Gate follows Vincent van Gogh during the last years of his life, focusing on his mental health struggles, artistic achievements, and the complex relationship with his brother Theo.
After suffering a stroke, Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby is left paralyzed except for his left eye. Using eye movements, he communicates and writes a memoir about his life struggle. Bauby's book is published two days before he dies.
In 1961, 150 Irish UN peacekeepers in Congo find themselves caught in a deadly battle as they try to defend a besieged mining town from a rebel army. Despite being heavily outnumbered and under-equipped, they display great courage and determination. Based on a true story.
Venus in Fur is a drama film based on the play by David Ives. The story revolves around a playwright-director who is searching for an actress to play the lead role in his adaptation of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's novel Venus in Furs. As he auditions actresses, he becomes intrigued by a mysterious and seductive woman who seems to embody the character perfectly. The audition quickly turns into a power game of seduction and dominance, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
La Vie en Rose is a biographical film about the life and career of French singer Edith Piaf. The movie depicts her rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and turbulent personal life. It explores themes of love, loss, and the power of music.
In Frantic, an American doctor vacationing in Paris with his wife becomes embroiled in a mysterious disappearance when his wife goes missing from their hotel room. As he navigates the underground world of espionage and impersonation, he must unravel a web of intrigue and danger to find his wife before it's too late.
A married couple embarks on a vacation in France, where they confront their midlife crises and explore their desires. As their relationship is tested, they navigate through passionate kisses, playful games, and unexpected encounters.
An Officer and a Spy is a gripping drama based on the true story of the Dreyfus Affair in 1890s France. It follows the story of Alfred Dreyfus, a French officer accused of spying for Germany, and the efforts of Colonel Georges Picquart to uncover the truth and expose the anti-Semitic conspiracy within the French military. The movie explores themes of manipulation, betrayal, and justice.
Heal the Living is a movie that explores the emotional and ethical complexities surrounding organ donation. The story follows the lives of several characters whose paths intersect through a tragic accident and the subsequent heart transplant operation. The film delves into themes of loss, grief, and the profound impact of one person's decision to donate their organs.
Change of Plans is a comedy-drama about a dinner party that takes an unexpected turn when one of the guests reveals she is pregnant. The news sets off a chain of events that forces the other characters to confront their own secrets and desires. As tensions rise and relationships are tested, the group must decide whether to stick to their original plans or embrace the unexpected changes that life throws their way.
Based on a True Story follows a novelist who is struggling with a creative crisis. She meets a mysterious woman who becomes her ghost-writer, leading her into a dangerous game of manipulation and blackmail. As the line between reality and fiction blurs, the novelist must confront her own demons to unravel the truth.
Raised by an uncle in New York after his parents died in an attack orchestrated by the mafia, Thomas, now an adult, is sent to live in Italy. There, while his tortured past and the death of his parents come back to haunt him, he feels increasingly drawn to Thelma, his uncle's mysterious wife. Soon Thomas will learn the truth about the death of his parents and foment a vengeance of great heights.
After being captured by the military, a man is taken to an unknown location where he must battle harsh winter conditions, hunger, and loneliness to survive. With a silent protagonist, the story is filled with suspense, tension, and violence, as the man resorts to extreme measures to stay alive.
In a future dystopia, a computer hacker with blue hair and a French accent uncovers a conspiracy involving false memories and virtual reality. With the help of a psychologist and a prostitute, he must navigate a nonlinear timeline to save himself and uncover the truth.
In 19th-century Europe, a disfigured man named Gwynplaine is forced to perform in a traveling show. He falls in love with a blind girl named Dea and seeks revenge against those who have wronged him. As his true identity is revealed, he must confront the darkness within himself.
A collection of European T.V. commercials directed by a variety of well-known directors from across Europe and the U.S. Compiled and produced by Jean-Marie Boursicot.