Razzia is a thrilling crime movie set in 1950s Paris, revolving around the dangerous world of the French criminal underworld. It follows an undercover detective who infiltrates an illegal drug trafficking operation, leading to a series of twists and turns, violence, murder, and a thrilling police raid. As the protagonist navigates through the dark and seedy underbelly of Paris, they encounter jazz clubs, shady characters, and a complex web of drug dealers, addicts, and rival gangs.
Gates of the Night is a French drama that takes place in post-war France. The story revolves around a working-class family and their encounters with destiny, love, and tragedy. The film delves into themes of collaboration, resistance, and the impact of the war on individuals. It follows the lives of various characters, including a street singer, a salesman, and a railway worker. The story explores the dynamics of male friendship, jealousy, and the consequences of betrayal. The narrative is set against the backdrop of a post-war Paris, and the metro system plays a significant role in the plot. The film ultimately contemplates the notion of fate and its influence on the lives of the characters.
In Nazi-occupied France in 1944, a group of French Resistance fighters plan to derail an armored train and carry out a daring mission to retaliate against the occupying forces. The film follows their journey as they face numerous obstacles and challenges along the way.
The Idol is a drama/romance movie that explores the complex relationship between an older man and a younger woman. Set in Paris, France, the film delves into themes of infidelity, age difference in relationships, and the challenges of intergenerational romance. The story follows the lives of the characters as they navigate their way through an affair, encountering obstacles such as societal judgment and the complexities of love.
In Glory (2016), a railway worker is framed for a crime he did not commit, leading to a ruined reputation and a quest for justice. He becomes an unlikely hero as he confronts corruption and censorship in the Bulgarian government.
Single mother Nadia is surviving on welfare while transport strikes are paralyzing France in December 1995. While watching the news, she recognizes the father of her child among the strikers and decides to go and search for him. But she has nowhere to go. The film, shot almost entirely at night, carries documentary qualities, part of which is due to the appearances of actual railroad workers in several group scenes.
The Spirit of '45 is a documentary that delves into the social and political changes that occurred in Britain after the end of World War II. It explores the implementation of key reforms such as the creation of the National Health Service, nationalization of industries, and the establishment of a welfare state. The film also examines the impact of these changes on the working class, highlighting issues such as housing shortages, the class struggle, and the rise of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party.
Due to misunderstanding and hard life, a man divorces his wife and leaves the city. He comes to a new environment, meeting new people and new wife. Crucified between two worlds, he does everything to bring her two sons on the right track, and getting on with his own life. Lost in that space, powerless to change things significantly, he commits murder.
Since a mysterious stranger and his servant settled in a manor near a Provençal village, a wave of crimes has beenfall the country and spread terror among the inhabitants. Young Jean Lormeau, refusing to give in to fear, leaves to meet the disturbing owner to discover his secret.
During World War II, a woman aboard a railroad car full of deportees slips French railway worker Julien a note with an address and a simple message: "I am alive, and I love you," and he decides to track down the intended recipients. When he finds the woman's Jewish family, he is inspired to do what he can to protect them from the Nazi atrocities.
Shortly before retiring, an old railway worker causes a serious accident which ultimately destroys his whole professional career.
On the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the signing of the Bardo Treaty, this propaganda film celebrates France's modernizing action in Tunisia.
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