Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist 2021

6.70

A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive into a rich work. With interviews of the greatest Japanese, French and American directors inspired by his work.

2021

Robert Le Vigan, la cavale d'un maudit

Robert Le Vigan, la cavale d'un maudit 2021

1

From Quai des brumes to Goupi Mains Rouges through La Bandera or L'Assassinat du Père Noël, Robert Le Vigan was one of the mythical supporting characters of French cinema. Best friend of the writer Louis- Ferdinand Céline, he was involved in the collaboration during the Second World War. Sentenced to ten years in prison upon liberation, he ended his days in exile in Tandil, South America.

2021

Medea: On-Set Memories

Medea: On-Set Memories 2004

1

A documentary on the making of Pier Paolo Pasolini's MEDEA (1969) features rare behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and crew.

2004

Acting for Douglas Sirk

Acting for Douglas Sirk 2008

1

The stars and director of 'Written on the Wind' and 'The Tarnished Angels' talk about director Douglas Sirk's techniques. Archival interviews originally appeared in the documentary "Douglas Sirk: Uber Stars" (Eckhart Schmidt, 1980)

2008

Kinuyo Tanaka, a Woman We Talk About

Kinuyo Tanaka, a Woman We Talk About 2022

1

This documentary composed of numerous testimonies and archives, filmed in Japan highlights the extraordinary career of the actress-director Kinuyo Tanaka and her singular ambition to impose a female point of view on cinema, reflecting her own vision of the world.

2022

Second Look: Fellini

Second Look: Fellini 1960

1

A four-part documentary series about the Italian director Federico Fellini. Episode 1: His Childhood, His Beginnings; Episode 2: His First Films; Episode 3: His Films with Giulietta Masina; Episode 4: "La dolce vita" and Neorealism.

1960

Jean Douchet, Restless Child

Jean Douchet, Restless Child 2017

6.40

Three young cinephiles follow Jean Douchet, question his friends and former students. This documentary reveals the man and his critical philosophy, a part of the history of Cahiers du Cinema and this art of loving to which he has devoted his existence.

2017

The Lubitsch Touch

The Lubitsch Touch 2004

1

An interview with film Critic Bernard Eisenschitz discussing the progression of Ernst Lubitsch's career, from the director's beginning in German silents through CLUNY BROWN, the last film he saw to completion.

2004

Ennio Morricone: Music in His Blood

Ennio Morricone: Music in His Blood 2010

1

An interview with film composer Ennio Morricone discussing his music for Elio Petri's 1970 film INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION.

2010

Optimism and Sheer Will

Optimism and Sheer Will 2012

1

An interview with Thelma Schoonmaker Powell about Powell and Pressburger's 1943 film THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP.

2012