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.
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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]
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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]
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“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
The Wind and the Warlord
Ming Song and fellow townsman Li Qing fell in love, and on the night of their big wedding, the revolution changed… Ming Song Makes Hard Choices on Revolutionary Night.. Chinese Name】风过菜花黄【Starring】Qin Li / Hao Bojie / Sun Feihu
TAN FRÁGIL COMO UN SEGUNDO
Tan frágil como un segundo is a Uruguayan drama movie released in 2014, directed by Santiago Ventura. The movie explores the complexities of two young women’s lives, Julieta and Sofía. They live in different worlds yet bound by a shared reality. The film delves into a world where everything can be bought and everything can
New Wave ( 2008)
Plot: Eric, a lonely young college student, meets Romain, a student who has been dispelled. Far from the family farm, Eric discovers the new wave musical movement with the help of Romain, and decides to edit a video clip for a song by Romain. Directed by: Gaël Morel Cast: Béatrice Dalle: Anna Valentin Ducommun: Éric
The G-String Murders / Lady of Burlesque 1943 |
A burlesque dancer finds herself at the center of a murder mystery backstage, and she must unveil the killer’s identity before the final curtain falls! Director: William A. Wellman
La teta asustada / The milk of sorrow (2009).
La Teta Asustada, literally translating to “The Frightened Teat,” is a 2009 Peruvian drama film directed by Claudia Llosa. The title refers to a rare psychological condition, believed to afflict children born to women who were raped or abused during Peru’s years of terrorism. The film centers around Fausta (Magaly Solier), a young woman struggling
The Blue Angel (1930) by Josef von Sternberg
Directed by Josef von Sternberg, this German musical comedy-drama film is a masterpiece of cinematic art. Released in 1930, it marked a significant milestone in the transition from silent films to sound films. The movie tells the story of a stodgy professor, Immanuel Rath (Emil Jannings), who becomes infatuated with a seductive nightclub singer, Lola
“Ciuleandra” (1985)
Ciuleandra is a psychological thriller directed by Romanian director Sergiu Nicolaescu. The film tells the story of Puiu Faranga, who kills his beloved wife and is subsequently helped by his father to fake insanity. The film was Romania’s entry for the Best Foreign Film at the Oscars in 1985.
Tomb of the Pistolero (1964)
Tomb of the Pistolero is a 1964 Spanish black-and-white Western film directed by Amando de Ossorio. The movie follows Tom Bogard, a man who travels from Boston to the small western mining town of Carson to investigate the murder of his brother. Director: Amando de Ossorio Starring: George Martin, Luis Villar, Mercedes Alonso, Silvia Solar,
CAT O NINE TAILS UNCUT 1971
The Cat o’ Nine Tails is a 1971 Italian giallo thriller film directed by Dario Argento. The movie follows a reporter, Carlo Giordani (James Franciscus), and a blind puzzle-maker, Franco Arno (Karl Malden), as they investigate a series of murders connected to a secretive genetics institute.
“THE DEVIL / Diabolique” (1955)
This French psychological horror thriller is a masterpiece of suspense and intrigue. The film tells the story of two women, Christina (Véra Clouzot) and Nicole (Simone Signoret), who conspire to murder Christina’s abusive and sadistic husband, Michel Delassalle (Paul Meurisse), the headmaster of a boys’ boarding school. The plot unfolds as the women’s plan appears
Fanfare (Bert Haanstra, NLD 1958)
Fanfare is a Dutch comedy film directed by Bert Haanstra, considered a milestone in Dutch cinema. The movie tells the story of a brass band which splits into two separate bands due to disagreements between the two lead men on the music. Movie was filmed in Giethoorn aka the Venice of the Netherlands.
La Bella Mugnaia (1955)
La Bella Mugnaia is a 1955 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Camerini. The movie is set in 17th-century Naples, where the Spanish occupation has imposed heavy taxes on the local population. The story revolves around Luca, a young and resourceful miller, and his beautiful wife Carmela. Luca’s cleverness and Carmela’s stunning beauty attract the
‘THE LONG HAUL’ (1957)
After leaving his U.S. Army job in Germany, a trucker takes a long-haul driver job in Britain where he runs into an organized-crime syndicate that controls the trucking industry. With Diana Dors, who was considered the British Marilyn Monroe.
Arriverderci, Baby! (1966)
Arrivederci, Baby! is a 1966 British-American black comedy film with many humorous moments and witty one-liners. The movie follows the story of Nick, a charming but ruthless womanizer who marries wealthy women and then murders them for their money. The film is directed by Ken Hughes and stars Tony Curtis, Rosanna Schiaffino, Lionel Jeffries, and
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (HD)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a 1966 Italian epic Western film directed by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest Westerns of all time, and its influence can be seen in many subsequent films and genres.
L’Age D’Or 1930
L’Age d’Or (1930) is a French surrealist satirical comedy film directed by Luis Buñuel, co-written with Salvador Dalí. The movie is a scathing critique of modern bourgeois society, the Catholic Church, and the hypocrisy of sexual mores.
Modesty Blaise (1966)
Modesty Blaise, directed by Joseph Losey, stars Monica Vitti as a stylish and skilled ex-con turned spy, and Terence Stamp as her partner, Willie Garvin. The movie is loosely based on the popular comic strip by Peter O’Donnell. Modesty Blaise has developed a cult following over the years, with many praising its originality, style, and
Monty Python´s And Now For Something Completely Different (1971)
“And Now for Something Completely Different” is a 1971 British comedy film and anthology film, featuring a compilation of the most popular sketches from the first two seasons of Monty Python’s Flying Circus (1969). The film showcases the unique blend of absurd humor, satire, and surrealism that Monty Python is renowned for.
The Visit – by Antonio Pietrangeli (1963)
Certain that “the right man” is crucial to her escaping the confines of the Italian village where she lives, Pina (Sandra Milo) places an ad in the newspaper. She gets a response from Adolfo (Francois Perier), who agrees to travel from his residence in Rome to visit her. As flashbacks shed light on both their
Ro.Go.Pa.G.
Ro.Go.Pa.G. Various stories directed by Jean-Luc Godard – (“Il nuovo mondo”), Pier Paolo Pasolini – (“La ricotta”), Ugo Gregoretti – (“Il pollo ruspante”), Roberto Rossellini – (“Illibatezza”)
“Fitzcarraldo” (1982) – Werner Herzog
Brian Sweeney “Fitzcarraldo” Fitzgerald is an Irishman living in Iquitos, a small city east of the Andes in the Amazon Basin in Peru in the early part of the 20th century, when the city grew exponentially during the rubber boom. He has an indomitable spirit, but is little more than a dreamer with one major
The Last Decameron: Adultery in 7 Easy Lessons
7 sexy episodes inspired by Boccaccio’s novels: Filippa, tried for adultery, convinces the judge to acquit her by showing herself naked; Ricciardetto obtains the graces of Catella by mistreating her; Lidia, with the excuse of a spell, cheats on her husband before his eyes; Francesca, a widow, undecided between two men, chooses the third; Isabella
Steppenwolf
The movie follows the story of Harry Haller, a disillusioned and depressed individual who feels trapped in his middle-class life. He longs for death and a deeper understanding of the world. Full movie from 1974 based upon the novel by Hermann Hesse. Starring Max von Sydow as Harry Haller, Dominique Sanda as Maria, Pierre Clementi
LA VÉRITÉ (1960)
La Vérité (also known as The Truth) is a 1960 French drama film. It tells the story of Dominique Marceau (Brigitte Bardot), a young woman from a provincial town. She is put on trial for the murder of her lover. Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, starring Brigitte Bardot, Paul Meurisse, and Charles Vanel.