Tag: france

The Wild Child (1970)

The Wild Child (1970) L’enfant sauvage (original title) In a French forest in 1798, a child is found who cannot walk, speak, read or write. A doctor becomes interested in the child and patiently attempts to civilize him.  Director:  François Truffaut Writers:  François Truffaut (scenario, adaptation and dialogue), Jean Gruault (scenario, adaptation and dialogue) | 1 more credit » Stars:  François Truffaut, Jean-Pierre Cargol, Françoise

Les enfants terribles (1950)

Les enfants terribles (1950) The dangerously obsessive relationship between a psychologically manipulative brother and sister who isolate themselves and draw others into their mind games.  Director:  Jean-Pierre Melville Writers:  Jean Cocteau (novel), Jean Cocteau (adaptation) Stars:  Nicole Stéphane, Edouard Dermithe, Renée Cosima | See full cast & crew »

Brief Crossing (2001)

Brief Crossing (2001) Brève traversée (original title) A young French man and an older English woman spend one night together on a ship.  Director:  Catherine Breillat Writer:  Catherine Breillat Stars:  Sarah Pratt, Gilles Guillain, Marc Filipi | See full cast & crew »

Beau Travail (1999)

Beau travail (1999) This film focuses on an ex-Foreign Legion officer as he recalls his once glorious life, leading troops in Djibouti.  Director:  Claire Denis Writers:  Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau | 1 more credit » Stars:  Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin | See full cast & crew »

Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)

Au hasard Balthazar (1966) The story of a mistreated donkey and the people around him. A study on saintliness and a sister piece to Bresson’s Mouchette.  Director:  Robert Bresson Writer:  Robert Bresson Stars:  Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge | See full cast & crew »