Mariusis the first film in arguably the most well known and best trilogy in cinema
history (followed by Fanny and César). All three films were
written and produced by Marcel Pagnol... [More...]
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...]
The final instalment in Marcel Pagnol’s famous romantic trilogy provides a fitting conclusion
to a remarkable and entertaining series of films... [More...]
This atmospheric drama from director Marc Allégret effectively marked the start
of a distinguished film career for actress Michèle Morgan... [More...]
L’Étrange Monsieur Victor is unquestionably one of Jean Grémillon’s
best films, an atmospheric, sombre tale of guilt, betrayal and retribution... [More...]
Louis Verneuil’s stage play Le Fauteuil 47 was
first adapted for cinema by Gaston Ravel in 1926. This stylish 1937 re-make was
directed by Fernand Rivers and starred four high-profile actors of the 1930s... [More...]
Les Perles de la couronne was the first of Sacha Guitry’s lavish episodic historical
dramas, made nearly two decades before his similar major works Napoléon
(1955) and Si
Versailles m’était... [More...]
Un carnet de bal is a good example of French cinema of the late1930s, and one of
the earliest successful attempts at the episodic film which became so popular in subsequent
decades.
The multi-part structure of the... [More...]
This typical mid-1930s French farce would most probably have been lost in the mists of
time if it were not for the fact that it features some very prestigious actors of the
period... [More...]
La Femme du boulanger is widely considered to be Marcel Pagnol’s best film,
not least because of the unforgettable acting performances from Raimu and Ginette Leclerc... [More...]
La Fille du puisatier is an engaging drama which exudes poignancy, primarily because
of the excellent acting performances. The film’s length (nearly three hours for
the complete version) does make it a marathon... [More...]
This atmospheric work excels mainly on the strength of the performance of its lead actor,
Raimu, arguably one of French cinema’s greatest talents... [More...]
