The theatre world is a familiar setting for the films of Rivette. In Va savoir, the characters, all quick-witted Read More »
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Around a Small Mountain (2009) Jacques Rivette, Jane Birkin, Sergio Castellitto, André Marcon
Kate (Jane Birkin) is driving along a winding mountain road when her car stalls. Read More »
Love on the Ground (1984) Jacques Rivette, Jane Birkin, Geraldine Chaplin, André Dussollier, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
One of Jacques Rivette’s most accessible films – a reflection on theatre and life, mixed with playful references to haunted-house thrillers and mysterious-mansion whodunnits. Read More »
Wuthering Heights (1985) Jacques Rivette, Fabienne Babe, Lucas Belvaux, Sandra Montaigu, Drama, Romance, Mystery
Acclaimed French director Jacques Rivette’s version of Emily Bronte’s classic novel. Read More »
Secret défense / Secret Defense (1998) Jacques Rivette, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jerzy Radziwilowicz, Grégoire Colin, Crime, Drama
A young biologist (Sylvie) is thrown into confusion when her brother (Paul) tries to persuade her that their father, who fell off a train five years ago Read More »
Jeanne la Pucelle I – Les batailles / Joan the Maid 1 – The Battles (1994) Jacques Rivette, Tatiana Moukhine, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jean-Marie Richier, Biography, Drama, History, War
Joan the Maid 2: The Prisons (1994) Jacques Rivette, Sandrine Bonnaire, André Marcon, Jean-Louis Richard, Biography, Drama, History
Céline et Julie vont en bateau / Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) Jacques Rivette, Juliet Berto, Dominique Labourier, Bulle Ogier, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
L’amour fou / Mad Love (1969) Jacques Rivette, Bulle Ogier, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Josée Destoop, Drama, Romance
During the rehearsals for the production of the tragedy Andromaque, the leading actress and her director, a couple behind the scenes Read More »
Histoire de Marie et Julien / The Story of Marie and Julien (2003) Jacques Rivette, Emmanuelle Béart, Jerzy Radziwilowicz, Anne Brochet, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Julien lives alone with his cat. He dreams of Marie, and a few minutes later, he sees her on the street and makes a date. He asks her to move in with him, and she does. Her boyfriend is dead, the rest of her past a mystery.
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