26 Films for a Night at the Cinema
26 titles
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Ce que femme veutMovie · 1981 - 2
La PommeMovie · 1985 - 3
J'ai deux mots à vous direMovie · 1984 · 91mFollowing a period of depression that led to hospitalization, a music hall singer reflects on her life and the challenges she faced as a woman. Interspersed between phone conversations and musical performances, she subtly recounts her experiences, including her poignant and reserved romantic relationships.TMDB 2.0 - 4
La Perruche et le PouletMovie · 1969TMDB 7.1 - 5
Le noir te va si bienMovie · 1975IMDb 8.6TMDB 8.5 - 6
Thirteen at the TableMovie · 1955 · 92mMadeleine Villardier is deeply superstitious and facing difficulties planning her New Year's Eve party, as the guest list has dwindled to just thirteen people. Adding to her worries, Consuelo, who is staying with her, keeps revealing details about Antoine Villardier's troubled past. Consuelo's trance-like states alternate with explanations of his marriage. Perhaps the unlucky number could actually bring good fortune?IMDb 5.1TMDB 4.3 - 7Dom JuanMovie · 1985
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Féfé de BroadwayMovie · 1979 · 200mMaria, a renowned tragedienne, is determined to reinvent herself professionally. She fixates on pursuing singing, dancing, vocal transformations, and appearing younger. To achieve this, she seeks out Simon, her former lover whom she abandoned. Now a successful choreographer working with Broadway stars, their reunion is fraught with tension.IMDb 7.2TMDB 4.5 - 9
La factureMovie · 1976Noëlle has always excelled at everything and enjoyed remarkable good fortune. However, she begins to doubt herself, feeling that her luck is finally running out. To experience unhappiness, she isolates herself by dismissing a close friend. Filmed at the Édouard VII Theater in Paris.IMDb 7.2TMDB 5.8 - 10
La Tête des autresMovie · 1973 · 132mProsecutor Maillard celebrates securing a murder conviction, his third at the current trial. He shares the celebration with his wife and friends, including Prosecutor Bertolier, whose wife is Maillard's mistress. While alone, the condemned man, Valorin, unexpectedly enters their room, having escaped transport to the detention center. Valorin immediately recognizes Bertolier's wife – they were together at a brothel during the time of the crime. Shocked by the error, Maillard attempts to rehabilitate Valorin while preventing a scandal. He enlists Bertolier's help, and Valorin is killed in an "accident," restoring appearances. - 11
De doux dinguesMovie · 1972IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 12
Folle AmandaMovie · 1974 · 141mAmanda, a former music hall singer, maintains a hopeful outlook as she struggles financially and dreams of publishing her memoirs. However, her ex-husband, Philippe, who is a government minister, tries to discourage her.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.2 - 13
Madame Sans-GêneMovie · 1974In the chaos following the collapse of the monarchy, Catherine Hubscher, a laundress, saves an Austrian nobleman with the help of her fiancé, Sergeant Lefebvre. Years later, Lefebvre has become a Marshal of the Empire and Duke of Danzig, and Catherine, his former laundress wife, remains by his side. Despite Emperor Napoleon's attempts to force a divorce, fueled by his disapproval of Catherine's lack of social standing, Lefebvre refuses. Summoned to the Emperor, Catherine finds herself in a surprisingly subdued conversation with Bonaparte. The former lieutenant recognizes her – Catherine, the laundress who once extended him credit for laundry debts.IMDb 8.9 - 14
Le Vison voyageurMovie · 1983 · 119m - 15
Histoire de rireMovie · 1982A hilarious comedy about two friends whose bond is strained by romantic interests. The author skillfully crafts a situation where their friendship is tested by two women, resulting in laugh-out-loud moments. - 16
Le Cœur sous le paillassonMovie · 1976 · 142mTo better connect with his two French colleagues, Henry Wydmark, head of a major American company, invites them on a weekend in the Alps. They view the trip as work-related. However, since one colleague's spouse and the other's husband are unavailable, they arrange for a temporary wife and husband to fill the roles. This arrangement leads to a series of unfortunate events. - 17
Noix de cocoMovie · 1972TMDB 4.0 - 18
L'AzaléeMovie · 1981TMDB 8.0 - 19
Il y a longtemps que je t'aimeMovie · 1974 · 95m - 20
Hold UpMovie · 1980 · ComedyTMDB 2.7 - 21
Le jardin d'EponineMovie · 1984 · 76mShe may not be exceptionally gifted, but Eponine finds fulfillment beyond the theater. Through good times and bad, she creates a happy life with her sister, mother, dog, doves, and most importantly, in her beloved garden, which she tends with care.
Originally a play by Maria Pacôme, it premiered on September 25, 1981, at the Comédie des Champs Elysées, directed by Gérard Vergez. A special recording for television was made in March 1984 at Buttes-Chaumont and broadcast on Antenne 2. - 22
Coup de soleilMovie · 1982 · 126mValentine Matignon is a celebrated perfumer, known for her exceptional sense of smell. After 15 years with Gérard, she decides to end their relationship due to boredom. A vibrant florist named Patrick enters her life, delivering a bouquet intended as an apology from Gérard for being late. Patrick makes Valentine a questionable offer, which she agrees to. She subsequently experiences an unusual sunburn.IMDb 7.7 - 23
VolponeMovie · 1978 · 120m - 24
La chambre mandarineMovie · 1980 · 95m · Comedy - 25
L'Amant complaisantMovie · 1980 · 114m · ComedyThis drama explores the unraveling of the Rhodes family when it's discovered that Mary, the mother, is having an affair with Clive Root. While Mary is away visiting a friend, she's actually in Holland with him. Her husband, unaware, begins searching for her and eventually learns about the affair through an anonymous letter.
The film examines the difficulties of relationships and difficult decisions as Mary struggles between her stable marriage and a passionate secret romance. The story asks whether she will choose the security of her family or the excitement of a new love. - 26
Cash-CashMovie · 1971
