Capri is an Italian TV series produced by Rai Fiction.
A Sicilian widow earns her living as a clairvoyant, in Milan, but she hasn't got any power at all. Her son instead holds supernatural powers and with the help of his mother he becomes a strong sorcerer. But he fails perhaps to understand the real strength he possesses inside and unbinds uncontrolled forces that lead people that surround him to go mad.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a crime drama thriller set in a small Latin American village. The story follows the investigation of a murder and the events leading up to it, revealing the intricate web of relationships, honor codes, and secrets within the community. As the truth unfolds, the consequences of the crime ripple through the lives of the townspeople, exploring themes of lost honor, family ties, and the destructive power of gossip.
Testament of Orpheus is a poetic and surreal biography film about a renowned poet. The film explores themes of art, creation, and the mysteries of life and death. It follows the journey of the poet as he navigates through various surreal and symbolic landscapes, encountering different characters along the way.
In the year 1610, in the Kingdom of Hungary, the young Countess Elizabeth Bathory is haunted by supernatural powers. As paranoia and murder ensue, she becomes known as the Blood Countess, infamous for her brutal and violent acts. This psychotronic film portrays the gore, decapitation, and blood bath that surrounded the Countess.
Set in the 1900s in Istanbul, Last Harem explores the power dynamics and sexual intrigue within the Ottoman Empire's final harem. The story focuses on the relationships between the sultan, his concubines, and the eunuchs who serve them. Through the backdrop of opulent palaces, Turkish baths, and the opera, the film delves into themes of power, sexuality, and forbidden love.
A middle-aged couple invites a group of youngsters to their luxury villa to introduce them into the rituals and mystery of love and lust.
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense is a documentary that delves into the life and work of Swiss filmmaker Daniel Schmid. The film explores his artistic vision and contribution to the world of cinema.
In Death of a Cyclist, a university professor and a wealthy socialite engage in an illicit relationship. When they accidentally hit a cyclist with their car, they leave the scene and the cyclist dies. To cover up their involvement, they face moral dilemmas, fear, and anxiety. Their relationship is exposed, and they must confront their own cowardice. The film explores themes of class differences, love, symbolism, and the consequences of their actions.
In Italy, a private detective is hired to investigate a wife's suspected infidelity. As he delves into the case, he discovers a web of passion, disillusionment, and betrayal that will shatter the lives of those involved. With long takes and a captivating narrative, this directorial debut explores the complexities of love, marriage, and the consequences of unfaithfulness.
A group of Italian soccer fans arrive in Paris for a match, but most of them go their separate ways to explore the sights, have a bit of an adventure, and maybe even find some romance.
After completing his high school studies at the age of twenty-four, Óscar is an immature student, unable to afford alone his return to home during the summer season. Then he manages to convince Carlos, his young math teacher, to accompany him. Already in the family home, Óscar begins to behave in an increasingly unbalanced and irrational way. Meanwhile, his family will endeavor to see him as the reflection of the absent father figure.
The Lady Without Camelias is about a shop assistant who lands a role in a movie after participating in a beauty contest. She becomes a successful actress and gets involved in a love affair with a movie director. However, her marriage and career suffer as a result.
A man is shot in an underground car-park by a mysterious bearded man. As he dies he recollects the events that led him to this situation, including adulterous liaisons and jealous envy.
Moon Child is a drama, fantasy, and sci-fi movie that tells the story of a young boy who embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his mysterious past. Along the way, he encounters various archetypal characters and faces challenges such as murder, telekinesis, and a cult. Set in Spain and North Africa, the movie explores themes of identity, destiny, and the power of belief.
The story of a young man of the working class, who has grown up practically an orphan due to his father’s repeated jailings for anarchistic activism. Struggling with life in 19th-century Italy, Metello Salani is determined to change his situation for the better - but love, marriage and politics complicate things considerably...
Set in Rome in the early 1950s, the movie follows the story of a man who goes for a job interview and experiences the challenges and realities of post-war Italy. Based on a true story, it portrays the struggles and hardships faced by the people during that time.
Robert and his fiancée Lucienne were due to go on vacation together to a tented village in Sicily. Robert is forced to postpone his trip and only joins Lucienne a few days later, taking advantage of the departure of a following group. During the train journey, he befriends Thérèse, a young Sicilian living in Paris, who wants to make a pilgrimage to the land of her ancestors. Lucienne is away from the camp when Robert arrives, so he can continue to see Thérèse, and little by little they discover that they love each other. When Lucienne returns, an explanation and reconciliation take place, then Robert changes his mind and, with the vacations over, leaves Lucienne alone to live in Sicily with Thérèse, who wants to stay in her family's homeland.
Historical drama, based upon the novel by Alessandro Manzoni.
A group of rich young intellectuals hiding from the war in rural Italy play at being partisans when some disbanded soldiers and some refugees ask them for shelter in their villa. The young and aristocratic Andrea strikes up a friendship with a peasant girl, Lucia. Then the Germans suddenly appear, looking for the real partisans, and the time comes for serious decisions.