2 or 3 Things I Know About Her is a dark comedy that delves into the life of a housewife who leads a double life as a prostitute. Set in 1960s France, the film tackles themes of consumerism, urban development, and the struggles of modernization. Through a story of occasional prostitution, the movie provides a satirical commentary on societal norms and the impact of commercialization.
Weekend is a surreal and avant-garde film that follows a couple's chaotic journey through a violent and anarchistic society. As they encounter various bizarre characters, they witness acts of cruelty, sadism, and graphic violence. The film is a scathing satire on societal norms and a critique of modern civilization.
Rogue Trader is a crime drama thriller based on the true story of Nick Leeson, an ambitious options trader who single-handedly caused the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995. Fueled by greed and secrecy, Leeson's risky investments and fraudulent activities lead to massive losses and financial ruin. The movie explores the themes of betrayal, deceit, and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition.
The Island of Thirty Coffins is a 1979 French television series based on Maurice Leblanc's novel L'île aux trente cercueils, directed by Marcel Cravenne. It stars Claude Jade as Véronique d'Hergemont, a female protagonist, who is on the run and on searching for her father and her son, involved in horrible adventures on a terrific island. The story proceeds in 1917. Veronique d' Hergemont is a 35-year-old nurse at the military hospital of Besançon. She suddenly learns the assassination of her husband, the mysterious Count Vorski, whom she has not seen for fourteen years. Its research will also lead it on the track of her father and her son whom she believed dead in a shipwreck, it is already a long time.
A well-known business lawyer is shot dead in the courthouse. A commissioner of the Criminal Brigade is in charge of the investigation and is helped by a journalist.
Crazy Love is a drama/romance film set in Paris, France. It tells the story of a failing marriage and the struggles faced by the couple. There are elements of tragedy, infidelity, and the exploration of the complexities of love. The film also incorporates symbolism and experimental elements, making it a unique viewing experience.
The Lacemaker follows the story of a young introverted woman who experiences a mental breakdown after a breakup. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating her way through a psychiatric hospital, university life, and her own inner turmoil. Along the way, she confronts her deep-seated insecurities, explores the complexities of relationships, and grapples with societal pressures. Set in 1970s France, the film delves into themes of love, identity, and the pursuit of happiness.
Set in 1970s Poland, Eminent Domain follows the gripping story of espionage, defection, and a high-stakes poker game. As tensions rise in the midst of the Cold War, a listening device is discovered in Gdansk, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse. Amidst all this, a tragic death of a child adds to the intensity. Will the secrets of Warsaw and the fate of a teenage girl be unraveled?
A young peasant named Pierre makes friends with John and his sister Sonia, young bourgeoisie, who invite him to their home. Pierre soon falls in love with Emily, John's mistress. After the death of the father of his hosts, he has the idea of transforming their peaceful house into a brothel.
In The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell, a young Indiana Jones finds himself in the midst of the brutal trench warfare of World War I. He must navigate the dangers of battle, including hand-to-hand combat, motorcycle chases, and bayonet fights, as he fights for survival and tries to escape from the enemy. Along the way, he encounters German and French soldiers, experiences the horrors of war violence, and faces the challenges of life behind enemy lines and in a prisoner-of-war camp.
The film is a novelized biography of François Villon (1431-1463), known as the Wandering Poet, who led a troubled life due to the fact that he supported the free expression of people in a coercive climate.
Two episodes on the theme of love and death. In the first, set in nineteenth-century Russia, we have a vehement passion that a family feud turns into tragedy. The second is a Boccaccio comedy in contemporary Sicily.
In a routine sex farce, Gautier (Jean-Claude Dauphin) is a man determined to figure out how to give a woman an orgasm -- which of course requires a lot of practice and experimentation. His buddy Roussel (Jean-Luc Bideau) also chases after women but does not share Gautier's unique quest. Rose (Nathalie Nell) finds Gautier entrancing and devises a way to capture his heart while helping him on his search for the ultimate turn-on.
In a little French town everything goes on as usual and people seem friendly and good-natured, until the day two women arrive from Paris. A man gets off the same bus, and that very night he seizes the two women and asks for the most beautiful woman in town as their ransom. After the initial shock, the mayor, his brother, the prefect, the police, and the gendarmerie gather around the house where the two woman are imprisoned. It will be a test for everyone and each of them will show his/her real stuff: hypocrisy, meanness, or humanity concealed under their provincial respectability.
Who is the mysterious stranger Cecilia met on the street? Why is he suspicious of everyone? She is happily married, has a lovely child and a good job: yet she decides to join him and to become his lover, sharing his destiny right up to its tragic conclusion.
Charles and Meg, a young couple whose relationship is currently experiencing some distress, go on vacation in Paestum hoping to mend their problems. But along the way they pick up an aggressive and unscrupulous hitchhiker.
A low rank journalist at Tribuna Sera newspaper receives a letter one day. His correspondence contains a serial killer's letters, which he exploits.
With the dangerous smoothness of a tiger stalking his prey, Peter has circled the au pair Michèle. She quickly succumbs to his fascinating charisma and experiences for the first time a hitherto unknown, tender security. "I'll kill you," says Peter, as gently as cold-bloodedly. A macabre joke or a serious warning?
A group of young Westerners embark on a journey to China with the aim of introducing a specific vice. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and have exciting adventures.