As World War II is going on in Europe, a conflict arises between the French and the Diola-speaking tribe of Africa Read More »
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) Peter Greenaway, Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren
The wife of a barbaric crime boss engages in a secretive romance with a gentle bookseller between meals at her husband’s restaurant. Read More »
The Keys to the House (2004) Gianni Amelio, Kim Rossi Stuart, Andrea Rossi, Charlotte Rampling
“Prepare yourself for suffering if you intend to be close to him.” Read More »
Outrages of the Orient (1948) Carlos Vander Tolosa, William H. Jansen, Linda Estrella, Fernando Royo, Mona Lisa
A docu-drama recreating the rape and plundering conducted by WWII Japanese troops against the Filipino people. Read More »
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1997) Michael Anderson, Richard Crenna, Ben Cross, Julie Cox
In the 19th century, an expert marine biologist is hired by the government to determine what’s sinking ships all over the ocean. Read More »
The Dogs of War (1980) John Irvin, Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely
Jamie Shannon is a soldier of fortune — a mercenary who will stage a coup or a revolution for the right price. Read More »
Memories of Prison (1984) Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Carlos Vereza, Glória Pires, Nildo Parente
Graciliano Ramos’ period he spent in prison after being considered a subversive element by the government. Read More »
Pastorale 1943 (1978) Wim Verstappen, Frederik de Groot, Leen Jongewaard, Coen Flink
In a Dutch village during the German occupation, a small group of badly organized resistance fighters attempt to assassinate a collaborator. Read More »
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe (1966) Fernando Cerchio, Broderick Crawford, Elisa Montés, Julio Peña
French soldiers accidentally cross over from Mexico into the US. Read More »
The Earrings of Madame De… (1953) Max Ophüls, Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Vittorio De Sica
In the Paris of the late 19th century, Louise, wife of a general, sells the earrings her husband gave her as a wedding gift: she needs money to cover her debts. Read More »