Movies and TvShows featuring "may-1968" theme.

In 1968 Paris, a young American student becomes friends with a French brother and sister. As they indulge in a month-long escapade of pleasure and self-discovery, their friendship is tested by a sexual threesome and the turbulent social and political climate of the May student riots.

Out of It is a comedy adventure set in 1960s France, revolving around a series of mishaps and misunderstandings. The story follows a group of characters who become entangled in a web of chaos after a stolen truck, a case of mistaken identity, and a gold smuggling operation. With a backdrop of social and political unrest, the characters find themselves on the run, trying to escape the authorities while navigating through various comedic and adventurous situations.

An aging professor living in Rome forms relationships with his younger neighbors, leading to a clash of class differences and a troubled past.

In the midst of the May 1968 revolution in France, a wealthy family gathers at their countryside mansion and gets caught up in various comedic and political antics.

Simone: Woman of the Century follows the remarkable life of Simone Veil, a Holocaust survivor turned influential politician, human rights advocate, and feminist. Through a series of non-chronological memories, the film delves into Veil's challenging childhood, her political battles, and the tragedies she endured. It presents an intimate and epic portrait of an extraordinary woman who championed humanist values and continues to inspire today.

Regular Lovers (2005) is a movie set in 1968 Paris during the May 1968 protests. It follows the story of a group of disillusioned students and their struggles with political protests, love, and personal desires. The protagonist, a young poet, navigates through the turbulent times, questioning his beliefs and trying to find his place in a changing world.

The Year 01 is a comedy that takes place in France after a general strike. The film humorously explores the social and political consequences of the strike, portraying the challenges faced by the workers and the antics that ensue in a post-strike utopia. It satirizes the political system and captures the revolutionary spirit of the time.

At forty years old, Martin Belhomme leads a quiet life with his wife and two children. One day, he falls hopelessly in love with Eva, a cabaret singer. He decides to follow her to Amsterdam. From then on, his life becomes very eventful!

Michel Recanati was a militant leader in the May, 1968 riots in Paris, organizing many groups to meet, discuss, and act on leftist principles both before and after the disturbances. He was imprisoned for a short while in 1973. Disillusioned after the failure of the demonstrations and the death of the only woman he had loved, his life seems to have changed from a period of hope and activism to one of bottomless despair. His friend, Romain Goupil wrote and directed this biographical documentary. Death at 30 received the 1982 Cannes Film Festival's Golden Camera Award for "Best First Feature-Length Film."

A Grin Without a Cat is a documentary film by French filmmaker Chris Marker, which explores the wave of political protest and social change that swept across the world in the 1960s and 1970s. The film combines archive footage, interviews, and Marker's unique storytelling style to provide a comprehensive look at the various movements and events of the time period. From the altermondialisation movement to the Vietnam War and the rise of communism, A Grin Without a Cat delves deep into the complexities of the era.

"Cocktail Molotov" is the story of the adventures of this threesome, who reach Venice only to learn of the outbreak of the May 1968 disturbances at home. Once again, Anne, Frederic and Bruno realize that the important things of their time are happening somewhere where they are not. Swindled out of their car and virtually broke, they hitchhike back to Paris, hoping to arrive in time for some of the excitement.

Off Frame AKA Revolution Until Victory is a documentary that delves into the revolution and resistance movements in Palestine. It showcases the struggles faced by the people of Palestine and their fight for freedom against oppressors. The film explores the historical context of the conflict, including the civil war, the Black September events, and the prominent role of organizations like the PLO. It also examines the influence of filmmakers like Dziga Vertov and Jean-Luc Godard in capturing the spirit of revolution and resistance. Through archival footage and interviews, the documentary offers a compelling insight into the ongoing struggle of the Palestinian people.

Half family photo album, half ciné-tract, the film was shot in Paris during the events of May ‘68 and in Rome where the actor was featuring in the film Partner by Bertolucci. Rediscovered in a basement in 1999, this silent film appears to be one of Clémenti’s most purely beautiful and concentrated works, at times recalling Brakhage and Eisenstein. - MUBI

Hoping to make a fresh start, Léo, a jazz musician, takes up temporary residence with his friend Bony, a young writer who is struggling to get his work published. One evening, Léo strikes up an acquaintance with a woman taxi driver, Cora; in spite of her impulsive and moody temperament, he cannot help being attracted to her. On the spur of the moment, Cora invites Léo to make love to her. When Bony meets Cora, he too finds her irresistible, but he lacks Léo’s self-confidence to make his move. Cora is not a woman that any man can possess readily. She is like a wild animal, a creature that revels in its freedom. Will either Léo or Bony be able to tame her...?

A film considered almost lost even by Garrel, who recently found his negatives. Shot during the events of the May 68, it was made collectively; the film is a merge of Garrel’s and his partners’ points of view, all of them students and filmmakers that participated in the revolt.

In the 1968 movement in Paris, Jean-Luc Godard made a 16mm, 3-minute long film, Film-tract No.1968, Le Rouge, in collaboration with French artist Gérard Fromanger. Starting with the shot identifying its title written in red paint on the Le Monde for 31 July 1968, the film shows the process of making Fromanger’s poster image, which is thick red paint flows over a tri-color French flag. —Hye Young Min

Feature-film director Michel Audiard tackles what he believes to be the mistakenly heroic status given to Charles De Gaulle. In this documentary film, he uses humor, among other things, to demythologize him.

Henri Langlois: The Phantom of the Cinémathèque is a documentary that explores the life and work of Henri Langlois, a key figure in film preservation and a champion of cinephilia. The film delves into Langlois' efforts to create the Cinémathèque Française, his vast collection of films, and his role in the preservation and exhibition of classic and avant-garde cinema. It also touches upon his impact on the French New Wave and his tumultuous relationship with the authorities, including the infamous riot at the Cinémathèque in 1968. Through interviews, film clips, and archival footage, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of Langlois and his lasting legacy in the world of cinema.

Paris, Latin Quarter, May 1968. Images of barricades and police movements in the street. In his bedroom, on his bed, a young man indulges in daydreams that invade the whole space.

Four high school students in Paris question the education system and try to provoke a dialogue with their teachers. A portrait of the French youth after 1968.