Language: French

Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood

8.1

2016

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A documentary about how the most talented comic genius of all time Buster Keaton fell prey to the Hollywood Studio system machinery in 1930s which curbed his artistic freedom, leading to alcoholism and ultimately completely destroyed not only his career but also his life.

The Enigma of the Celtic Tomb

7.2

2017

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2500 Years ago, a dynasty of Celtic Princes founded the first towns in Northern Europe. They constructed harbours along rivers and traded goods with people from all over Europe. This film presents new insights into Celtic history and culture thanks to exclusive access to the Celtic Tomb in Lavau (France) and the exceptionally rich and well-preserved collection of objects found on the gravesite.

The Perverse Countess

4.1

1975

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Two wealthy aristocrats lure a virginal girl to a Spanish island for a night of sex, death and cannibalism.

Tabula Rasa

6.9

2012

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In the aftermath of the 1950 Winnipeg flood, Fernand floats listlessly through the sad, sunken landscape of ruin. His estranged wife prays for the drowned souls of Saint-Boniface.

More So-called Caryatids

5.7

2005

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A super short film to accompany the earlier documentary of the same name. A photoplay of various caryatids to be found in Paris.

Celebration

5.5

2007

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A documentary on Yves Saint-Laurent and the legendary fashion designers final show.

Flight of the Red Balloon

6

2007

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A little boy and his baby-sitter inhabit the same imaginary world: through their adventures they are followed by a strange red balloon.

You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...

5.6

1986

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In 1986, the French Cinematheque completed its 50th anniversary and to celebrate its importance to cinema lovers through the years, the great Agnès Varda made this short tribute, narrated by Isabelle Adjani, presenting a contrast between the famous stairs from the place along with classic film images also revolving around stairs.

Drancy Future

5.8

1997

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A profound meditation on the lingering impact of the extermination of the Jews of Europe. After Resnais Night and Fog and Lanzmanns Shoah, Drancy Avenir can be defined as the film of the third generation.

Baise-moi

4.9

2000

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Two young women, marginalised by society, go on a destructive tour of sex and violence. Breaking norms and killing men - and shattering the complacency of polite cinema audiences.

When the Pheasants Pass

6.9

1965

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Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again.

Love at Sea

6.8

1965

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A sailor has a brief affair with a young secretary.