In 1910, a group of daring aviators compete in an air race from London to Paris. Their journey is filled with mishaps, love triangles, and humorous encounters as they navigate the challenges of flying vintage aircraft and competing for a prestigious prize.
Happy End is a dark comedy that revolves around a dysfunctional wealthy French family. The story explores themes of boredom, emptiness, infidelity, and depression. It touches upon topics such as euthanasia, the European refugee crisis, religious extremism, and terrorism. The plot follows the family members as they navigate their personal struggles and dark secrets.
In the French city of Le Havre, a kind man named Marcel Marx works as a shoe-shiner. He lives a modest life and takes care of his sick wife, Arletty. One day, Marcel crosses paths with a young refugee boy from Gabon named Idrissa. The boy is trying to reach London to reunite with his mother. Marcel decides to help Idrissa, even though it puts him at odds with the police. With the help of his friends and neighbors, Marcel forms a plan to hide Idrissa and try to get him to safety. Amidst a series of challenges and encounters, Marcel's act of kindness touches the hearts of those around him, leading to a miraculous cure for his wife and a newfound hope for the community.
In 'Welcome,' a teenager from Iraq attempts to reach England by swimming across the English Channel. Along the way, he befriends a grumpy neighbor and they form an unlikely bond. The movie explores the challenges of illegal immigration and the social injustices faced by refugees.
When a mild-mannered bank clerk and his eccentric friend plan a risky heist to steal gold bullion, chaos ensues as they navigate through a series of hilarious and unexpected situations.
In King and Country, a British soldier is accused of desertion and stands trial for his actions during World War I. The film explores the themes of cynicism, brutality, and the inhumanity of war.
A man named Olivier is trying to juggle his responsibilities as a husband, father, and employee. He faces challenges and hardships as he tries to find a balance between his work, family, and personal life. Along the way, he grapples with issues such as the disappearance of his wife, dealing with the labor union at his workplace, and the death of a loved one. Olivier's journey takes him through emotional turmoil and forces him to confront the realities of life.
Lloyd's of London follows the story of a boy named Jonathan Blake who grows up to become a successful insurance broker at Lloyd's of London. Set in the 18th and 19th centuries, the movie explores the challenges and triumphs of the insurance industry, as well as the personal relationships and historical events that shape Jonathan's life. From fraud and deceit to friendship and romance, the film delves into the complexities of the insurance world and the British society of the time.
The umpteenth adaptation of Dumas' novel finds d'Artagnan and his friends promoting the love affairs of Anne of Austria and the Duke of Buckingham, incurring the wrath of the Cardinal and exposing themselves to the cold cruelty of Milady de Winter. Also featured are the tender Mme Bonacieux, the hilarious Planchet, the Queen's ferrets and Bethune's executioner, against a backdrop of clanging swords.
In 1803 France, a nobleman becomes the Purple Mask, a highwayman, to rescue the kidnapped governor from his captors. He must navigate through palace intrigue, sword fights, and dangerous duels to complete his mission and save the day.
Monique is a single mother who lives with her son Olivier in a town of North of France.She wanted to have a child and the father went away.Besides Monique is taxi driver.Olivier doesn't feel well with his mother.In the school his neighbor Julien begins to ask him about his father: Olivier answers that first that is father is dead , but later that his father is a spy who has a boat. Then Julien asks about his mother, Olivier answers that she is a top: as Olivier has to go meet his mother in a supermarket, Julien and Olivier see a model: Olivier goes to the model and asks her to give him a kiss. She gives him a kiss on the cheeks and Julien believes that the supermarket model is the mother of Olivier.
Two brothers, Jack and Tom, are in love with the same woman, Molly. While the two brothers go off to war and Molly does her part in the effort, Tom believes that Rose is waiting for him, while in fact, she loves Jack and only turned to Tom on the rebound. Jack and Molly meet while he is on leave, and when he returns to battle, he doesn't know how to handle the situation with his brother.
A British commando is on a one-man raid to destroy a bomb factory in Nazi-occupied France. He must enlist the aid of French farmers to complete his mission.
Beau Brummell is a charming and arrogant snob who rises to become friends with the Prince of Wales. However, his arrogance and debts lead to his downfall and loss of favor with the Prince. Set in 19th century England, this film explores themes of love, friendship, and societal norms.
A new ice age is coming to England. All energy sources have been depleted and despair is taking over the earth. The young king decides to use his last trump card before his power collapses and anarchy reigns over the island kingdom.
This is a love story set in the steppes of Central Asia of today. Temür a thirty year old Kazakh decides to start life again in his ancestral village in the Kyrghyz Mountains. He discovers soon after his arrival that he is a misfit in this settlement of old conservative Islamic men,some women and children. The only ray of hope for him is Amira a young married woman who waits in frustration for her absentee husband - a Mujahideen. Temur watches sorrowfully as the individual village stories unfold at the same as he tries to help the community out in any way he can. In this way he comes closer to Amira and Taib, her young brother-in-law. In a dead end situation the lovers decide to leave the settlement and travel to a place that would hold out with their dreams. Written by Mira Tanna-Händel
Calais, a few weeks before its clearing.The 'Jungle' is a place where thousands of migrants live and wait to go to England, or just that somebody takes care of them. And they wander in this deserted place, maybe to survive to our indifference.
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