6.7 /10
After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.
Run Time: 112 Min . MMPA: 16 . Release: Sep 21, 2018
Director: Director: Wash Westmoreland,
Stars: Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Denise Gough, Fiona Shaw, Robert Pugh,
6.9 /10
Cecile is a decadent young girl who lives with her rich playboy father, Raymond. When Anne, Raymond's old love interest, comes to Raymond's villa, Cecile is afraid for her way of life.
Run Time: 94 Min . MMPA: 18 . Release: Jan 15, 1958
Director: Director: Otto Preminger,
Stars: Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Jean Seberg, Mylne Demongeot, Geoffrey Horne,
8 /10
Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.
Run Time: 105 Min . MMPA: 12 . Release: Oct 07, 1987
Director: Director: Louis Malle,
Stars: Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejt, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carr de Malberg, Philippe MorierGenoud,