
The first scene, like almost all others, is a fighting scene. A girl, about 18, is sacked from her factory work because her trial period is over. Read More »
Tag Archives: France
In Jackson Heights (2015) Frederick Wiseman

Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse communities in the United States and the world. Read More »
Karmen Gei AKA Karmen Geï (2001) Joseph Gaï Ramaka, Djeïnaba Diop Gaï, Magaye Niang, Stephanie Biddle

Bizet’s Carmen gets a modern adaptation. Seducting, provocating, sensual. All the ingredients for a perfect drama. With her charm, Karmen gets out of many situations. Read More »
By the Pricking of My Thumbs AKA Mon petit doigt m’a dit… (2005) Pascal Thomas, Catherine Frot, André Dussollier, Geneviève Bujold

Prudence and Belisaire are what can be called an eccentric couple. How can you bear such impossible Christian (?) names in the first place? Read More »
Chinese Puzzle for Judoka AKA Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka (1967) Maurice Labro, Marc Briand, Marilù Tolo, Heinz Drache

Marc Saint-Clair wins a medal at a Kendo tournament in Tokyo, Japan. Read More »
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves AKA Ali Baba et les quarante voleurs (1954) Jacques Becker, Fernandel, Samia Gamal, Dieter Borsche

Rich oriental lord Cassim’s cheeky servant Ali Baba was sent to buy a meaty girl-slave Read More »
The Betrayer AKA Vanina Vanini (1961) Roberto Rossellini, Sandra Milo, Laurent Terzieff, Martine Carol

Vanina Vanini, a bored, spoiled Roman countess, falls in love with a dedicated young patriot Read More »
Mouchette (1967) Robert Bresson, Nadine Nortier, Jean-Claude Guilbert, Marie Cardinal

Mouchette is a young girl living in the country. Her mother is dying and her father does not take care of her. Read More »
The Dolls AKA Le bambole (1965) Mauro Bolognini, Luigi Comencini, Nino Manfredi, Virna Lisi, Elke Sommer

Four different facets of love Italian-style provide the basis of this episodic film. Read More »
Who’s Got the Black Box AKA La route de Corinthe (1967) Claude Chabrol, Jean Seberg, Maurice Ronet, Christian Marquand

When US radar installations in Greece are jammed and an undercover NATO security man is killed Read More »