Tag Archives: France

A threesome becomes a foursome in this sensitive drama. The tale begins with the relationship between a recently divorced man and woman (from different marriages) and the bisexual they get involved with. Read More »

A reconstruction of the trial of Joan of Arc (based entirely on the transcripts of the real-life trial), concerning Joan’s imprisonment, interrogation and final execution at the hands of the English, filmed in a spare, low-key fashion. Read More »

A sinister fortress on an island where the sun never seems to shine. An officer whose values have long gone a thing of the past. Read More »

In order to be technically free of the mortal sin of suicide, a young man who has given up on the world pays a drug-addict to shoot him. Read More »

The story is set in the 12th century in Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, where famed philosopher Averroes is appointed grand judge by the caliph and his liberal court judgements are not liked by everyone. Read More »

The dreams and naivete of Charlotte, a young, working-class girl (Charlotte Gainsbourg in an award-winning performance) clash with reality as she meets the young pianist she admires (Clothilde Baudon), and a younger pest she would like to shed (Julie Glenn). Read More »

The planet Spermula is facing destruction and the Spermulites plan to relocate to Earth. To do this, they have come up with a brilliant plan. Read More »

Middle-aged artistes provide the focus of this drama filmed in black and white. The story is set in Paris around the time of the Gulf War. Read More »

Chark, an adventurer comes to small village in the near of a gold digger’s camp. He is arrested by the local police, who accuse him of having comitted a bank robbery in a neighoured town. Read More »

An Italian submarine captain tries to navigate his sub through enemy waters whilst being stalked by a British commander (James Mason). Read More »