Set in 19th-century Paris during the Napoleonic era, the movie tells the story of Eugene Francois Vidocq, an escaped convict who becomes a criminal mastermind. Based on a true story, Vidocq forms a criminal gang and engages in various illegal activities. Along the way, he encounters a female pickpocket and they form a partnership. As they navigate the criminal underworld and evade the police, Vidocq seeks revenge for the murder of his girlfriend and attempts to build a new identity. The movie explores themes of betrayal, violence, and the struggle for redemption.
Napoléon (1927) is a silent film that chronicles the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his early military victories to his rise as the Emperor of France. The film showcases significant events, such as the French Revolution and the battles that shaped Napoleon's legacy. Through stunning visuals and innovative techniques like split-screen, the film explores the personal and political challenges faced by Napoleon during his reign. It offers a glimpse into the mind of one of history's most renowned military leaders.
Set in Toulon, France, 'César' follows a young man as he navigates complex family dynamics, including a strained relationship with his father. Unexpected encounters and misunderstandings arise in the waterfront bar where he works as a barkeeper. The film explores themes of loss, confession, and the complexities of human relationships.
A woman becomes trapped in the middle of a feud between two men while attempting to free her younger brother from a life of petty crime.
A woman returns after twenty years to Toulon where her husband, who collaborated with the nazis, was murdered. Her motives are unclear.
Madame Bertini, a newly widowed 70-year-old miser, has lived a sheltered life in squalour. She determines to venture into the modern world and have as much fun as possible, and in doing so finds that she loves it. She blows her life savings, much to the disapproval of the young people around her.
OSS 117 is asked for help by a female acquaintance Muriel Rousset. She beseeches him to retrieve secret documents which have been stolen from Sir Anthony Lead, the father of Anita and Marion. He complies with her wish and no obstacle or danger can hinder him from meeting her expectations.
This historical drama takes us back to one of the great battles in naval history. It took place in 1805 during the great Napoleonic Wars and pitted the British Royal Navy against the combined fleets of Spain and France. In one of the most decisive engagements ever, the Royal Navy lost only one ship while sinking 22 French and Spanish warships. It put an end to Napoleon's plan to invade England.
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