The second film in Pagnol’s celebrated Marius-Fanny-César trilogy follows on directly
from the first film. Now it is the turn of Orane Demazis to take centre-stage in
an emotionally charged and moving portrayal... [More...]
This classic tense drama, with a compelling plot by Henri Jeanson, is a fine example of
pre-war French cinema. Louis Jouvet, possibly France’s greatest theatre actor... [More...]
There is not a great deal to commend this limp melodrama other than its
stellar cast, which includes three of the finest French actors of the
period... [More...]
An excellent cast (which includes some of the biggest French actors of
the day) elevates this humdrum melodrama to something that just about
passes for entertainment... [More...]
Despite the shameful political-incorrectness of its title and some pretty blatant sentimentality,
this is an entertaining comedy thriller which achieves a satisfying blend of B-movie gangster
fare and slapstick.
Probably... [More...]
This highly entertaining sentimental comedy provides a veritable conflux for some of the
finest talent in French cinema, which includes Bourvil, Arletty... [More...]
