Tristana, an orphaned young woman, is taken in by a wealthy older man who becomes her guardian. As she grows up, Tristana starts to yearn for freedom and explores her own desires. This leads to complicated male-female relationships, unrequited love, and societal clashes. Tristana's journey involves struggles with her physical disability, societal expectations, and personal independence.
Remember Me, My Love is a comedy/drama/romance film that explores the themes of alienation, sexism, betrayal, and social cohesion. It revolves around a broken marriage, the pursuit of fame, and the struggles of modernity. The story follows a teenager model, a gay man who kisses a woman, and a desperate couple dealing with relationship problems. Through various intertwined storylines, the film delves into topics such as mid-life crisis, adultery, jealousy, social class, and dysfunctional families. It also touches on themes of first-time sex, extramarital affairs, and eroticism.
La Notte is a slow-cinema film that explores the disillusionment and existential loneliness of a couple experiencing a marriage crisis. Set in Milan, the film follows the protagonist's journey of introspection and his encounters with high society parties, hospital visits, and intellectual conversations. As the night progresses, the characters grapple with their own desires and the emptiness of their bourgeois existence.
Before the Revolution is a thought-provoking movie set in 1960s Italy, exploring the intricacies of love, lust, mental illness, and political ideologies. It delves into the taboo subject of incest, specifically the relationship between an aunt and her nephew. As the characters navigate their desires, they are confronted by the conflicting values of bourgeois society and the call for revolution.
A photographer's life changes dramatically when he accidentally kills his wife's lover and is forced to flee the country. He starts a new life from scratch, assuming a new identity and dealing with the consequences of his actions. As he navigates through a series of unexpected events and unwanted fame, he contemplates suicide and contemplates the meaning of success. The movie delves into themes of identity, fame, and the consequences of one's actions.
My Night at Maud's follows a devout Catholic man, Jean-Louis, who becomes torn between his religious beliefs and his desires when he spends a night at the home of a beautiful woman named Maud. Through philosophical discussions, passionate debates, and a series of unexpected events, Jean-Louis is forced to question his faith and confront his own morality.
Thérèse, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage, decides to take matters into her own hands by attempting to murder her husband. Set in 1920s France, Thérèse faces societal expectations and the constraints of her wealthy family as she seeks freedom and self-liberation.
A penniless man in 1960s France, driven by hunger and poverty, steals money and seeks divine signs to avoid work. With the help of a pocket watch, a motorcycle, and a toffee, he finds himself caught up in a series of comical and chaotic events, including a burglary and a narrow escape from the police. As he navigates through a world of bourgeois values and religious norms, he questions the importance of money and the true meaning of happiness.
Damascus Time is set during the Syrian war and revolves around the story of a father and son. The father, a veteran pilot, embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue his son who has been captured by Islamic extremists. As the father navigates the complexities of the war-torn region, he must confront the ISIS terrorists while dealing with the personal and emotional toll of the conflict. The movie explores themes of terrorism, honor, and the challenges faced by those affected by the Syrian war.
Placido follows the story of a poor family in a small town who is struggling to pay their bills. With Christmas approaching, the family is desperate to participate in the annual charity event to receive help. The movie portrays the stark social differences and satirizes the bourgeoisie values prevalent in society. Amidst the Christmas spirit, hilarious and chaotic situations unfold, involving a radio reporter, a washroom attendant, a notary, and a homeless person. Placido is a witty and thought-provoking Christmas movie that explores themes of poverty, social class, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
A disillusioned woman saves a man from a suicide attempt, leading to an impossible love affair filled with pain, mental illness, and jealousy.
François Cardinaud is one of the richest shipowners in the region. But this success arouses resentment and jealousy. When Marthe, his wife, leaves the home without warning, Cardinaud sees her life cracking little by little.
In 1970s Paris, a secret identity becomes the center of a crime drama. A tape recording reveals a clandestine relationship and a plan gone wrong. The nonlinear timeline explores the disorientation and memory of the characters. The film delves into themes of manipulation, identity, and the complexities of human relationships in a time of war and political strife.
During the stagecoach trip of a frightened group of inhabitants of Rouen, Elisabeth Rousset, known as "Boule de Suif", renders these people a signal service, but comes up against their stupidity and their sufficiency. A little later, Boule de Suif assassinates the formidable Prussian lieutenant whom his friends had nicknamed Fifi and who shamelessly displayed his taste for pillage and his sadistic tendencies.
Baal is an amoral poetic genius who, after a life of debauchery, betrayal and violence, is about to cut his ties to the world and meet his doom. A high society party is where the end begins.
As a painter in the court of King Carlos IV, Goya has attained wealth and reputation. He believes in King and Church, yet he is also a Spaniard who dearly loves his people. This contradiction presents him with a dilemma.
A small town gentleman learns that his prim and proper wife was once a showgirl, and that, even worse, he had enjoyed a one night stand with her in the Orient.
Madame Cambronne, who is English, "it's historic", would really like to know what this famous "Cambronne word" is, which she has never heard. General Cambronne stubbornly refuses to repeat his famous saying.
Julien Pauphilat is the doorman at the famous restaurant, Maxim's and is also the confidant of many of his customers. As a consequence, in this post, he has managed to make a comfortable living and even acquire a country mansion. Retirement beckons and he is going to be able to enjoy the quiet life at last. The wedding of his daughter, Genevieve with Andre du Velin, a well born playboy is going to endanger this dream, for Genevieve is ignorant of her father's job. However, her fiance doesn't see any problem with this.
Parkway follows the tumultuous journey of a woman trapped in a marriage with a violent and manipulative husband. Set in Tehran, Iran, it explores themes of domestic abuse, obsession, and the struggle for freedom in a society bound by rigid cultural values.