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

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

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

Through Babette's Eyes

Through Babette's Eyes 2012

1

An interview with actress Stephane Audran about her role in Gabriel Axel's 1987 film BABETTE'S FEAST.

2012

When Fear Eats the Soul

When Fear Eats the Soul 2007

10.00

Mixing scenes of Douglas Sirk's All That Heaven Allows and Fassbinder's Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, François Ozon creates a new film about cinephilic contamination.

2007

Days with Sirk

Days with Sirk 2008

5.50

This documentary brings together a collection of remarkable interview footage with Douglas Sirk filmed in 1982 for the French TV show 'Cinéma cinémas', as well as material from the finished programme.

2008

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

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

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

Le Paris de Zazie

Le Paris de Zazie 2005

6.00

Documentary about the Parisian locations for the film by Louis Malle.

2005