Flesh of the Orchid is a gripping drama based on a novel, set in 1970s France and Switzerland. The story follows a woman who finds herself fighting for her inheritance after her husband's death. As she tries to uncover the truth behind her husband's death and the stolen inheritance, she becomes the target of a dangerous killer. With knife-throwing acts, stormy nights, and the suspense of witness elimination, she must rely on her wits and courage to survive.

Christ Stopped at Eboli is a movie set in the interwar period in southern Italy. It explores the lives of intellectuals and peasants in a remote village, showcasing their struggles under the fascist regime. The story follows a doctor who is exiled to the village and his interactions with the locals.

Young police inspector Corinne Levasseur interrogated a dealer without the judge's consent. Following an indiscretion of her lover, the substitute Berthot, Corinne is transferred to a small town in the North who lives under the thumb of a rich industrialist and his family. He is given subaltern tasks. Intrigued by the strange death of a teenager, she stubbornly leads an investigation that allows her to trace the chain of a child prostitution network in which are mixed a notable and his son-in-law. A young investigating judge decides to investigate the case, but he is the victim of pressure ...

Charles, Dead or Alive is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the life and death of its titular character. The story revolves around Charles, a watchmaker from Geneva, Switzerland, and an advocate of anarchism. Through his encounters with various individuals and his deep dive into philosophy, Charles questions the meaning of life and the nature of existence. The movie portrays the struggles, dilemmas, and triumphs of Charles as he navigates through the complexities of his own beliefs and the world around him.

The work of legendary actor François Simon, son of Michel Simon.

A young man raises the dead in a high valley where the power is held by Violanta.

A modern variation on the myth of Faust, the film features Henri Faust, an influential man at the head of a gigantic financial empire. One day, the Devil himself visits her. The Evil One offers him a range of happiness, youth, love, fortune, power; but Faust has everything he wants and he refuses the pact offered to him. However, a fault exists and the Devil will know how to discover it.

To Die of Love is a 1971 drama film that delves into the tragic story of a man struggling with love, loneliness, and depression. Set in France, the film follows the protagonist as he deals with the aftermath of his divorce, his feelings of isolation, and the overwhelming sadness that leads him to contemplate suicide by gas poisoning. Through his encounters with various people, including a librarian, a nun, and a fellow cell-mate in prison, the protagonist navigates the complexities of his emotions and the societal pressures that contribute to his despair.

A theatrical group prepare Voltaire’s play “Alzire”. From this the ideas of Voltaire are examined as they relate to the present day political situation.

George (Francois Simon) takes care of his invalid wife and holds down a full-time job. When an investment firm wipes out his life savings, the middle-aged George is soon forced into retirement for health reasons. George takes up a life of crime when the company turns his back on him and the money is gone overnight. He is soon driven to the brink of insanity over the unfortunate series of events that transpire. - Dan Pavlides

After receiving a mysterious invitation, a group of colleagues gather at a countryside mansion in Switzerland. As the party unfolds, secrets, jealousy, and intrigue come to light. The death of the mother and the promise of inheritance add to the tension. Alcohol flows and tensions rise as the guests navigate through hidden agendas and unexpected twists.

Sarah, an actress nearing her forties, has invited 3 friends to join her for a holiday in Provence. This is the prologue for what happened a year ago in Paris with a man Sarah had long considered a platonic friend. She had just finished a film, had also finished her relationship with the director and was about to receive an award…

A gripping biographical drama about the life and struggles of a historical figure.

A former hero of the French anti-Nazi resistance is approached by old comrades to lead a financially struggling liberal newspaper. Initially reluctant, she takes on the challenge, mortgaging her house to keep it afloat. As conservative forces intensify their opposition, she is eventually forced to sell the paper, seeing it as a personal failure.

The Basileus Quartet is a drama set in 1980s Italy, following the story of a talented musician who is a closeted homosexual. After the sudden death of his partner, the musician struggles with grief and loss. As a member of a string quartet, he finds solace and expression through his music. The film explores themes of homosexuality, love, and the power of music to heal.

The film centers on a Dominican monk named Jérôme (played by one actor in colour and another actor in black-and-white) and his interactions with various higher-ups within the French Catholic Church. Ruiz's intention was to reflect the ideological arguments that plagued Latin American left-wing political parties.

Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...

An estranged father and son on holiday bond over the beautiful foreign girl they find unconscious on the beach.

With the help of his assistant Anja, Ottocaro Weiss intends to put the plague on stage: circumstances beyond his control and a lack of fresh talent have forced him to close down his flea circus. For Weiss, the plague means the «extinction of everything that makes life miserable and low and freedom along with it. Unbeknownst to him, he has won the support of a patron who is of the exact opposite opinion: for Johannes Wagner, the plague is an organising principle, and, aided by his agent Moosbrugger, he is able to smuggle a new number onto the programme. Whereas Ottocaro Weiss means to represent the plague theatrically, what appears on stage is the scientific reality of the rat-borne infestation.

Widowed baker Zürrer has to raise his three children, who all turn out to be disappointments to him in various ways.