When everything was ready for my death, I began to write of what I know precisely, which you’ve never understood, knowing you would never understand … I have made a film out of your absence.
When everything was ready for my death, I began to write of what I know precisely, which you’ve never understood, knowing you would never understand … I have made a film out of your absence. close
A Japanese-set magic show. There is a lot of visual trickery on display, ending with an amazing effect using reverse footage and superimposing/projecting images on top of one another.
A Japanese-set magic show. There is a lot of visual trickery on display, ending with an amazing effect using reverse footage and superimposing/projecting images on top of one another. close
Patrick, an ordinary man of thirty, finds himself locked in a telephone booth, on the night when the dead return to life. Still fighting off the zombie, more
Patrick, an ordinary man of thirty, finds himself locked in a telephone booth, on the night when the dead return to life. Still fighting off the zombie, he decides to call his family to ask them for help. close
At his cinema in Rome, the Nuovo Sacher, Nanni Moretti anxiously oversees preparations for the premiere of the film Close-up, by Iranian director Abbas more
At his cinema in Rome, the Nuovo Sacher, Nanni Moretti anxiously oversees preparations for the premiere of the film Close-up, by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. Meanwhile Disney's The Lion King is taking Italy by storm. close
Christopher went into a coma. But, although he is in this state, the hero of the film does not stop dreaming. There, in his dreams, he meets other people more
Christopher went into a coma. But, although he is in this state, the hero of the film does not stop dreaming. There, in his dreams, he meets other people and they give him advice on how to manage his dreams.
In a world detached from reality, the character of Leave Not a Cloud Behind meets Marianne and falls in love with her. But she suddenly disappears. To get back to the meeting with her beloved, she needs to fall asleep. But it can be so hard when you have insomnia. close
Fred is a projectionist, like his father. As he has to project a silver film in Normandie, he convinces him to hit the road together. The road-trip will more
Fred is a projectionist, like his father. As he has to project a silver film in Normandie, he convinces him to hit the road together. The road-trip will be a journey through clash of generations, drag-queens and family affairs. close
A poor family in a rundown house where snow falls through the broken roof, there's no coal to heat the pathetic little stove, mother is sick, father sends more
A poor family in a rundown house where snow falls through the broken roof, there's no coal to heat the pathetic little stove, mother is sick, father sends daughter out to beg. Rejected by other beggars, the girl collapses in the snow… close
This film from George Melies is sadly one that's only available in fragments. The film starts off with a title card stating that a drunk man has just more
This film from George Melies is sadly one that's only available in fragments. The film starts off with a title card stating that a drunk man has just thrown his family out a window. We see a couple of them landing on the ground and then we go back to the room where the drunk is now trying to kill himself. close
The main character of the French short film Daniel knocks down a pedestrian on the road and hides from the crime scene. Daniel is confused. He decides more
The main character of the French short film Daniel knocks down a pedestrian on the road and hides from the crime scene. Daniel is confused. He decides to leave town. But it wasn't there; he was being chased. In the future, this chase turns into a struggle for life or death. close
Claire, eleven years, carries with it a big secret. But neither her daddy nor anybody else will ever know. Except perhaps Eric, playing her boyfriend, who is not afraid of Uncle Etienne.
Claire, eleven years, carries with it a big secret. But neither her daddy nor anybody else will ever know. Except perhaps Eric, playing her boyfriend, who is not afraid of Uncle Etienne. close
Angelino and Vinz are quietly watching TV when their apartment is suddenly stormed by the Z7 section, a real urban commando specialised in high-risk interventions.
Angelino and Vinz are quietly watching TV when their apartment is suddenly stormed by the Z7 section, a real urban commando specialised in high-risk interventions. close
A section of the port Haliquen (Quiberon) Bretagne, at night where Dreyfus was landed by French marines, and officers after his transport from Devil's more
A section of the port Haliquen (Quiberon) Bretagne, at night where Dreyfus was landed by French marines, and officers after his transport from Devil's Island. He is received by the French authorities, officers, and gendarmes, and conducted to the station for his departure to Rennes. This little scene was enacted on a dark rainy night, which is clearly shown in the film. The effects are further heightened by vivid flashes of lightning which are certainly new in cinematography. close
Melodrama about a rich father who gains custody of his child while the mother goes off in tears. Of course, the child is miserable even though he has more
Melodrama about a rich father who gains custody of his child while the mother goes off in tears. Of course, the child is miserable even though he has everything in the world but after a weekend trip at his poor mother's house, the child realizes that money isn't everything and he has to convince the father that his money is evil. close
An old woman begs a young men to carry her heavy bundle of firewood. The man refuses: he rather goes to sleep. The woman, who turns out to be a witch, punishes him with terrible apparitions.
An old woman begs a young men to carry her heavy bundle of firewood. The man refuses: he rather goes to sleep. The woman, who turns out to be a witch, punishes him with terrible apparitions. close
You want to make fate laugh? Tell her about your plans. The lives of the heroes of a new, murderously funny collection of wise black comedies are invaded more
You want to make fate laugh? Tell her about your plans. The lives of the heroes of a new, murderously funny collection of wise black comedies are invaded by chance. TA minute that changes very coolly, changes everything once and forever and measured existence flies off with coils and rolls upside down. Insurance from "surprises" is not at all: before his "Majesty" is equal home dealer cocaine and "successful salesman, love robbers and bored housewives, patched double Jim Morrison and neat French bourgeois. Love and crime, ghosts and rock and roll, scandals and intrigues – everything without what our lives would be unbearable. close
