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The Story of Adele H. (1975)L'histoire d'Adèle H.
Adele (Isabelle Adjani), daughter of French author and patriot Victor Hugo, is beautiful, composed and filled with the same brilliant writing talent as her famous father. However, Adele is driven not by literary aspirations but by love. Impelled by a need that will not be denied, she has run away from home to follow her handsome, womanizing lover (Bruce Robinson) across an ocean to wintry Halifax, Nova Scotia. Wild with desire, she'll risk everything to renew their brief affair. And if she can't win him back, there'll be a terrible price to pay. - Director:
- François Truffaut
- Cast:
- Isabelle Adjani, Bruce Robinson, Sylvia Marriott
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Napoleon (2015)Napoleon: The True Story
This is the acclaimed three part series telling the fascinating story of Napoleon. With access to a unique archive of Napoleon's personal letters, many of which have never been published before. Historian Andrew Roberts journeys through the history and geography of Europe to bring this story vividly to life as he traces the footsteps of the legendary leader himself. The series sheds new light on Napoleon as an extraordinarily gifted military commander, a mesmeric leader whose private life was, contrary to popular belief, littered with disappointments and betrayals.
Episode One
From lowly Corsican Army officer to first consul of France it charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the late 1790s. It tells of Napoleon's military triumphs in Italy, Egypt and against anti-revolutionaries on the streets of Paris, his marriage to Josephine Beauharnais and leadership of the military coup of 1799 that swept him into power.
Episode Two
In 1805, when Napoleon was crowned King of Italy, he was at the height of his power. The previous year he had been crowned Emperor of the French. The episode also features the Battle of Austerlitz, one of the greatest military encounters of the 19th century.
Episode Three
The monarchies of Europe, the anti-Napoleonic powers of the world were out to destroy him. Napoleon had trusted the Tsar of Russia - but the Tsar reneged on their deal. He sought revenge by invading Russia in 1812 - but the campaign was a total disaster. Ever since the revolution had taken place in France in 1789, the monarchist nations of the world were out to destroy Napoleon and at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, they were granted their ultimate opportunity. This definitive battle (which is covered in detail) sealed Napoleons fate.- Director:
- David Barrie
- Cast:
- Andrew Roberts
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The troubled life of French sculptor Camille Claudel and her long relationship with legendary sculptor Auguste Rodin are portrayed in this passionate biographical drama, featuring an acclaimed, Academy Award nominated performance by Isabelle Adjani. Beginning in the 1880s with a young Claudel's first meeting with Rodin (Gerard Depardieu), the film traces the development of their intense romantic bond. The growth of this relationship coincides with the rise of Claudel's career, helping her overcome prejudices against female artists. However, their romance soon sours, due to the increasing pressures of Rodin's fame and his love for another woman. These difficulties combine with her increasing doubts about the value of her work, driving Claudel into an emotional tumult that threatens to become insanity. - Director:
- Bruno Nuytten
- Cast:
- Isabelle Adjani, Gérard Depardieu, Madeleine Robinson
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Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)Untitled Freddie Mercury Biopic
Bohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history's most beloved entertainers. Following Queen's meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie's solo career, the film also chronicles the band's reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history. - Director:
- Bryan Singer
- Cast:
- Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee
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Casque D'Or (1952)Golden Marie
Georges Manda (Serge Reggiani), an honest woodworker, falls in love with Marie (Simone Signoret), the moll of minor crook Roland (William Sabatier). Gangster boss Felix Leca (Claude Dauphin) orders Georges and Roland to fight a duel to the death over the girl. Felix then pins the blame for Roland's death on Georges' boyhood chum, Raymond (Raymond Bussieres), knowing that the woodworker will nobly accept the blame; this will leave Marie alone, which is what lustful Felix has wanted all along. When Georges learns he's been set up as a dupe, he plots his revenge. Based on the true-life Leca-Manda scandal, 'Casque D'Or' brilliantly mixes violence with tenderness to capture the brutality of the French underworld and the tragedy of doomed love. - Director:
- Jacques Becker
- Cast:
- Simone Signoret, Serge Reggiani, Claude Dauphin
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Cyrano (Gerard Depardieu), a swashbuckling hero with a gift for verse, is in love with the beautiful Roxane (Anne Brochet) but fears his prominent nose would cause her to reject his romantic advances. Instead he uses his poetic artistry to help a dashing but shallow suitor, Christian (Vincent Perez), who employs the words to which Cyrano longs to give voice. But will the object of their affection realise who she’s really falling for? - Director:
- Jean-Paul Rappeneau
- Cast:
- Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez
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The year was 1962. teens twist at the peppermint lounge. John Glenn orbits earth. Wilt Chamberlain score 100 points in a single game. And Elvis digs the possibilities of 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' This time he's a charter-boat skipper who helps tourists land the big ones. Of course, plenty of beautiful girls (including Stella Stevens) want to land Elvis. But there's something Elvis likes almost as much as romance - a boat! He yearns for a sleek sailboat with $10,000 price tag. Let's see, that makes him about $9,999 short. - Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Cast:
- Elvis Presley, Stella Stevens, Jeremy Slate
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Reset (2015)Relève: Histoire d'une création
A young and notorious American, former ballet dancer in the New York City Ballet and star and choreographer of Black Swan, Benjamin Millepied is about to dramatically shake up, upset and rejuvenate the prestigious French institution, l'Opéra National de Paris, as he prepares to unveil his first ballet. From initial rehearsals until opening night, Reset is immersed in the world of the Paris Opera where we discover the hard work and raw talent, as well as the ambition, rivalry and jealousy which prospers behind the scenes. As a new force prepares to reckon with an institution whose traditions have been forget over centuries, the audience hold their breath. - Director:
- Thierry Demaizière
- Cast:
- Benjamin Millepied
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Spillane's Mike Hammer (Mickey Spillane) murder mysteries have sold millions of copies worldwide and it is Spillane himself that brings this tough gritty character to the screen in this noir thriller. Mike Hammer's secretary has been kidnapped by a ruthless band of communist spies who want Hammer dead, prepare for some rough, ripping action as he goes in search for her, even more dangerous is the bikini clad widow (Shirley Eaton) who's caught Hammers eye. - Director:
- Roy Rowland
- Cast:
- Mickey Spillane, Shirley Eaton, Scott Peters
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)You Are My Friend / I'm Proud of You
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood', a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America's most beloved neighbour. - Director:
- Marielle Heller
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper
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'Shakespeare in Love' is a romantic comedy for the 1990's set in the 1590's, telling the witty, sexy story behind the creation of the greatest love story of them all - Romeo and Juliet. Young Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is the up and coming playwright of the time but has been disastrously struck by the bane of the writer's life - writer's block. His comedy "Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter" is not going anywhere and the playhouse is under threat of closure. What will needs is a muse - and she appears in the form of the beautiful and (and betrothed) Lady Viola (Gwyneth Paltrow). The path of true love doesn't run smooth for young Will, however - Viola is engaged to be married to the insufferable Lord Wessex (Colin Firth) at the command of Queen Elizabeth (Judi Dench). The joys and tragedy of his own life find their way onto the page in a moving, witty and spellbinding tale. - Director:
- John Madden
- Cast:
- Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush
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A young couple is at the centre of the movie maestro's keen-eyed lens. She (Daria Halprin) is a sometime secretary whose duties may extend to the boudoir of her boss (Rod Taylor). He (Mark Frechette) is a sometime student who may be involved in a cop's death. The two meet, connect, play, love, move on: he to tragedy, she to an open road. - Director:
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Cast:
- Mark Frechette, Daria Halprin, Paul Fix
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Five dysfunctional individuals man an isolated oil pipeline station in the Sahara, their mutual contempt only overshadowed by their desire for female company. Without warning, a car drives out of the desert night and crashes in front of the station - the driver is badly injured but the passenger, a gorgeous blonde, stirs up the tension amongst the men to unbearable levels. - Director:
- Seth Holt
- Cast:
- Carroll Baker, Peter Van Eyck, Ian Bannen
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The White Crow (2018)Rudolf Nureyev Project
The incredible true story of legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev (Oleg Ivenko) is brought vividly to life by Academy Awardy-nominee Ralph Fiennes and BAFTA-winning screenwriter David Hare. From Nureyev's poverty-stricken childhood in the Soviet city of Ufa, to his blossoming as a student dancer in Leningrad, to his nail-biting escape from the KGB and defection to the West at the height of the Cold War, The White Crow is a gripping, revelatory look at a unique artist who transformed the world of ballet forever. - Director:
- Ralph Fiennes
- Cast:
- Oleg Ivenko, Ralph Fiennes, Louis Hofmann
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Viva Las Vegas (1964)Love in Las Vegas / Only Girl in Town
Elvis Presley (Lucky Jackson) and Ann-Margret (Rusty Martin) star in this fast, fun and sexy story of a racecar driver who chases hot cars and beautiful girls. While working as a waiter in Las Vegas in order to earn money to pay for his new motor car, Lucky swims in a sea of all the wrong girls, until he finally stumbles upon the right one, the woman he loves, Rusty Martin. In this playful battle of the sexes, Lucky and Rusty engage in srewball situations true to romantic comedy fashion, until Lucky ends up losing Rusty and must search the glittering desert Mecca in order to win her back. - Director:
- George Sidney
- Cast:
- Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova
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