The Night Train to Lisbon is a 2013 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Bille August and starring Jeremy Irons. The movie is based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Swiss writer Pascal Mercier.The story follows Raimund Gregorius, a Swiss teacher, as he takes the night train to Lisbon and becomes obsessed
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Night on Earth (Paris)
jim jarmush’s film from 1991 that depicts the lives of cab divers in 5 different cities at a given time on one night. In this episode an Ivorian driver drives two exuberant Cameroonian diplomats to their destination. They joke about the driver, who gets more and more angry about it, eventually puts his customers out
Night On Earth (1991) – Rome Story
Rome story with the wonderful and funny Italian actor, Roberto Benigni. An older priest in ill health is picked up by an eccentric taxi driver. Along the way he begins to confess his sins. He tells successively and in detail how he had sex with a pumpkin, a sheep and his brother’s wife. The priest
Night on Earth | Helsinki Taxi Ride |
Driver Mika responds to a call from three drunken friends, one of whom is so drunk that he has fallen asleep. The other two are constantly arguing with each other and with Mika. They tell him why their friend is so drunk. He lost his job and car that day, his wife told him she
The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting 1979
The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting is a 1979 film directed by Raúl Ruiz, a Chilean filmmaker and writer. The movie is a mystery-drama that explores the concept of doubles, hidden images, and the relationship between art and reality. The film centers around a series of seven paintings by the obscure Impressionist-era painter, Tonnerre. The
The World Unseen FULL MOVIE |
The World Unseen is a 2007 historical drama film written and directed by Shamim Sarif. The movie is set in 1950s Cape Town, South Africa, during the beginning of apartheid. The story revolves around two Indian South African women, Amina and Miriam, who fall in love in a racist, sexist, and homophobic society. Starring –
IERI OGGI E DOMANI
Ieri, Oggi, Domani (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow) is a 1963 Italian comedy anthology film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The movie consists of three short stories, each starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni in different roles. The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1965. Ieri, Oggi, Domani features the iconic
MARLON BRANDO: One Eyed Jacks
Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and
The Gospel According to St Matthew (1964) – Pasolini
This 1964 Italian neorealism film, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. His approach is notable for its faithfulness to the original text, with much of the dialogue taken directly from the Gospel. Pasolini’s film remains a significant work in the canon of biblical adaptations, offering a unique and thought-provoking exploration of Jesus’ life and teachings.
‘Bangla’ italian Movie 2019
Phaim, a 22 years old of Bangladesh origin lives with his family in Rome’s multiethnic Torpignattara neighborhood, works as a museum steward, and plays in a band. At a concert, he meets Asia, his exact opposite: pure instinct, and no rules. The attraction between them is immediate, and Phaim will have to figure out how
Bonnie and Clyde The True Story 1992
Some day they’ll go down together, they’ll bury them side by side. To few it’ll be grief, to the law a relief, but it’s death for Bonnie and Clyde – Bonnie Parker
Trouble Man (1972)
T (Robert Hooks) is a slick detective who’s done very well for himself, but still runs his operation from the same mean streets he grew up on in South Central Los Angeles. His latest case comes from local hoods Chalky (Paul Winfield) and Pete (Ralph Waite), who claim that someone’s been robbing their dice games
1492 Conquest Of Paradise 1992
The 1992 American/European adventure/drama film directed by Ridley Scott tells the story of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas and its impact on the indigenous people. The movie chronicles over 20 years in Columbus’ life, from his early years as a navigator to his famous voyage across the Atlantic and the encounter with the indigenous
The True Story Of Jesse James
The last eighteen years in the life of Jesse James, showing his home life in Missouri, his experiences with Quantrill’s raiders, his career of banditry with his brother Frank and the Younger brothers, and his attempt to lead a peaceful life after the disastrous attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minn.
Something’s Got To Give 1962
Something’s Got to Give is an unfinished 1962 American feature film, directed by George Cukor for 20th Century Fox. It stars Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin and Cyd Charisse. From the start its production was disrupted by Monroe’s personal troubles, and after her death on August 4, 1962, the film was abandoned. Most of its completed
The Tenth Man (1988 )
After willing his estate to another man’s family in order to save his own life in a Nazi prison, Chavel (Anthony Hopkins) returns to his home in disguise. Where he meets Therese (Kristin Scott Thomas), the sister of the man who died in his place. Taking a job as a groundskeeper, he begins to fall
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
Koyaanisqatsi is an experimental film directed by Godfrey Reggio, featuring cinematography by Ron Fricke, and a score composed by Philip Glass. Released in 1982, the film is a visually poetic meditation on the toll of modern technology on humans and the environment. The title “Koyaanisqatsi” is derived from the Hopi Native American language, meaning “life
Stranger Than Paradise – 1984
Stranger Than Paradise is a 1984 American independent black-and-white comedy film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. The film follows the aimless lives of three friends, Willie (John Lurie), Eddie (Richard Edson), and Eva (Eszter Balint), as they navigate their way through New York City and the American Midwest.
Jesus of Montreal
Jesus of Montreal (French: Jésus de Montréal) is a 1989 Canadian comedy-drama film written and directed by Denys Arcand. The movie tells the story of a group of actors in Montreal who perform a passion play in a Quebec church, combining religious belief with unconventional theories on a historical Jesus.
The Maldonado Miracle
From Director Salma Hayek… A young, runaway boy in search of his missing father seeks refuge in the church of a dispirited Southern California town—only to become the unwitting focus of an alleged miracle that restores the parishioners’ faith. Stars: Peter Fonda, Mare Winningham, Ruben Blades, Eddy Martin, Bill Sage.
Etoile 1989 Jennifer Connelly
Etoile is a 1989 Italian-French drama film directed by Peter Del Monte. The movie tells the story of an American ballerina, Claire (played by Jennifer Connelly), who enrolls in a prestigious ballet school in Hungary. As she becomes increasingly obsessed with Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, her personality begins to change, and she starts to exhibit strange
Sabotage 1936 Alfred Hitchcock
Sabotage (1936) Colorized (The Woman Alone). British thriller espionage movie. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is based on Joseph Conrad’s novel(1907) The Secret Agent. The story is about a woman who finds out her husband is a terrorist. Starring: Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, and John Loder.
Seduction (1973)
Giuseppe Lagana, a European playboy, returns to his home in the Sicilian town of Catania to settle his deceased father’s affairs. He reunites with an old friend, Caterina, and a mid-life romance is kindled from the sparks of their youthful attraction. Director: Fernando Di Leo Writers: Valentino Bompiani, Fernando Di Leo, Luisa Montagnana Stars: Lisa
Beautiful
Directed by Luchino Visconti, Bellissima is a beautiful and poignant Italian drama film that explores the themes of poverty, exploitation, and the illusion of beauty. The movie follows Maddalena (Anna Magnani), a working-class mother who desperately tries to get her daughter Maria (Tina Apicella) into the movies.
Verónica
Verónica is a 2017 Spanish supernatural horror film directed by Paco Plaza, loosely based on true events from the 1991 Vallecas case in Madrid, Spain. The film stars Sandra Escacena, Claudia Placer, Bruna González, Iván Chavero, and Ana Torrent. On June 15, 1991, during a solar eclipse, Verónica and her friends conduct a séance in
Don Juan 1926
Don Juan is a 1926 American romantic adventure film directed by Alan Crosland. It is the first feature-length film to utilize the Vitaphone sound-on-disc sound system with a synchronized musical score and sound effects, though it has no spoken dialogue. The film is inspired by Lord Byron’s 1821 epic poem of the same name. The
Brief Encounter 1974
Two strangers, both married to other persons, meet in a railroad station and suddenly find themselves in a brief but intense affair. With Richard Burton and Sophia Loren.
THE LAST DON (Mario Puzo)
In this world power isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. Best selling author of Mario ‘The Godfather’ Puzo’s blockbuster novel comes to life in this epic saga of America’s most powerful crime family. Cast: Danny Aiello, Joe Mantegna, Daryl Hannah, Kirstie Alley, Jason Gedrick USA – 1997
The Boys From Brazil 1978
A Nazi hunter in Paraguay discovers a sinister plot to rekindle the Third Reich. Barry Kohler (Steve Guttenberg), a young Nazi hunter, tracks down a group of former SS officers meeting in Paraguay. The Nazis, led by Dr. Josef Mengele (Gregory Peck), plan to clone Adolf Hitler to revive the Nazi regime. (Laurence Olivier –
Doctor At Sea (1955)
“Doctor at Sea,” stars Dirk Bogarde as Dr. Simon Sparrow and features Brigitte Bardot in her first English-speaking film. The movie follows Dr. Sparrow as he tries to escape his romantic entanglements and finds himself on a cargo ship, where he encounters a variety of characters, including a hot-tempered captain and a seasick captain’s wife.
Chopin Desire for Love
An award-winning film encapsulating the passionate romance between composer Frédéric Chopin and writer George Sand in 19th-century Paris. As they navigate health struggles and societal constraints, their profound connection and the impact of Chopin’s music highlight a timeless tale of love, creativity, and resilience. Director: Jerzy Antczak. Stars: Piotr Adamczyk, Danuta Stenka, Adam Woronowicz.
Yesterday Girl 1966 [English subtitles]
Directed and written by Alexander Kluge, “Yesterday Girl” is a 1966 drama film based on the short story “Anita G.” by Kluge himself. The film tells the story of Anita G., a young East German migrant to West Germany, and her struggles to adjust to her new life.
M (1931) Fritz Lang
In Germany, Hans Beckert is an unknown killer of girls. He whistles Edvard Grieg’s ‘In The Hall of the Mountain King’ while attracting the little girls for death. The police force pressed by the Minister give its best effort trying unsuccessfully to arrest the serial killer. The organized crime has great losses due to the
Malefemmene (2001)
A young woman is wrongly imprisoned. In jail she finds a completely different world made up of women who seem to have found the formula for freedom. Full movie in Italian with English subtitles Director: Fabio Conversi Stars: Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Ángela Molina, Ana Fernández
All About Eva | Irish movie
Eva, a resilient and alluring young woman jockey, infiltrates the stables of Pope Healy, a wealthy racing magnate. Determined to get revenge on behalf of her late father, her plan is thrown into chaos when she falls for Pope’s wayward son. Is Eva ruthless enough to kill Pope and bring down his empire, or will
Clare And Francis | Chiara e Francesco
The movie tells the story of the lives of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi, focusing on their spiritual journey, friendship, and devotion to God. It explores their renunciation of worldly possessions, their founding of the Franciscan Order, and their mutual support and encouragement. Stars: Ettore Bassi, Maria P. Petruolo, Gabriele Cirilli
Nosferatu (1922) [Silent Movie]
“Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens” (translated as “Nosferatu, a symphony of horror”) is a classic 1922 German Expressionist horror film, directed by F. W. Murnau, starring Max Schreck as the vampire Count Orlok. The film, shot in 1921 and released in 1922, was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”, with names and other details
Harakiri (1919, Fritz Lang.
Harakiri (1919) is a silent film directed by Fritz Lang, a German filmmaker. The movie is an adaptation of Madame Butterfly, a tragic romance between a Japanese woman and a Western man. Set in Japan, the story revolves around the doomed love affair between a Japanese woman and a European officer.
Tokyo Story (1953) Yasujirō Ozu | Setsuko Hara
Tokyo Story (東京物語, Tōkyō Monogatari) is a 1953 Japanese drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu and starring Chishū Ryū and Chieko Higashiyama. It tells the story of an aging couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their grown children. The film contrasts the behavior of their children, who are too busy to pay them much