La Jetée

La Jetée 1962

7.90

A man is sent back and forth and in and out of time in an experiment that attempts to unravel the fate and the solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world during the aftermath of WW3. The experiment results in him getting caught up in a perpetual reminiscence of past events that are recreated on an airport’s viewing pier.

1962

Experiment in Evil

Experiment in Evil 1960

6.60

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

1960

Les joueurs

Les joueurs 1960

5.00

Ikhariev is a professional gambler who made his fortune by cheating. Having just won eighty thousand roubles, he comes to try his luck again at a new inn. He is accosted by three men, also cheaters, who offer to join forces with him to ruin their new prey: young Glov, heir to a rich landed estate.

1960

The Pit and the Pendulum

The Pit and the Pendulum 1964

6.30

A haunting short version of Edgar Allan Poe's famous story about a cruel and unusual punishment inflicted on a victim of the Spanish Inquisition...

1964

Meurtre au ralenti

Meurtre au ralenti 1959

1

Berthon, racing driver, is committed to the 24 Hours of Le Mans while Genevieve, his wife, has been trying for years to convince him to retire. Desperate, she became the mistress of his brother, always jealous of his elder.

1959

In the Park

In the Park 1955

1

Short movie starring Marcel Marceau.

1955

Sketch of Iceland

Sketch of Iceland 1957

6.00

Discovery of the land of Iceland, an island shaken by the manifestations of its volcanic activity (geysers, storms), characterized by a rich maritime activity and millennial traditions.

1957

Danse

Danse 1961

5.00

A dialogue of forms, colours and movements follow a rhythm which is both plastic and musical.

1961

Le violon de l'orphéon

Le violon de l'orphéon 1957

1

Antoine is a violinist in love with sweet Sophie. Problem: his sweetheart is the daughter of the master of the municipal harmony, a stubborn man who swears only by the brass. Never mind: Antoine decides to ask him for his daughter's hand and to win his place at the orpheon. Will the two men be able to get in tune?

1957

Britannicus

Britannicus 1959

10.00

Emperor Claudius had a son, Britannicus, before marrying Agrippina and adopting her son Nero, born of a previous marriage. Nero succeeded Claudius and ruled the Empire. Despite his reign, Nero decides to free himself from his mother's yoke and take revenge on Britannicus, the brother who has everything and whom he envies.

1959