Georges Wakhévitch

Herbert von Karajan directed this film of Verdi’s Shakespearan masterpiece as well as conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. As the tragic Moor of Venice, arguably his greatest role, John Vickers (in the words of critic David Cairns) "commands both the notes and the moral grandeur of the part. … And he has the aura of greatness – greatness of heart, of bearing, of musical and dramatic conception". Mirella Freni is a heartbreakingly lovely and fragile Desdemona, while the fine English baritone Peter Glossop plays the villainous Jago.

During the long journey that brought him home victorious in the Trojan War, Agamemnon fell in love with one of his captives, Cassander, daughter of Priam, with whom he had children. The reception in Argos, more than ten years later, was icy. Annoyed by the double indelicacy of her husband, Clytemnestra, his wife who had meanwhile become the mistress of Aegisthus, killed him with the help of her lover. Aegisthus then became the regent and ensured the prosperity of the city alongside his mistress, the widowed queen. But Electra, one of the daughters of Agamemnon, has always foreseen the murder and adultery of her mother. Solitary, wild, she lives in the royal palace awaiting the return of Orestes, her brother who has taken refuge since childhood with an uncle, in order to take revenge. Electra can begin, the crimes of the Atreides family continue quietly, as planned.

Siglo XVIII. Narra las aventuras y desventuras de un recaudador de impuestos que intenta estafar al rey, pero, al ser descubierto, será objeto de las burlas de los contribuyentes.

Siglo XVIII. Narra las aventuras y desventuras de un recaudador de impuestos que intenta estafar al rey, pero, al ser descubierto, será objeto de las burlas de los contribuyentes.

King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.

This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The production features the three greatest exponents of their respective roles at the time: Grace Bumbry’s magnificently seductive-toned Carmen, Mirella Freni’s ineffably lovely, touching Micaëla and Jon Vickers’s thrillingly manic-depressive Don José. On its release the film was hailed by Die Presse, (Vienna) as a “unique artistic event”, while Le Monde felt that Karajan’s production brought “a whole new dimension” to the opera, “combined with a magisterial interpretation”. A classical and utterly dramatic approach to probably the world's most beloved opera – Karajan’s Carmen is as much a delicacy for opera fans as it is a perfect starter for newcomers.

Película MONNAIE DE SINGE de 1966 estrenada en España con el Título LA VIUDA SOLTERA. Se trata de una comedia-policíaca que fue rodada en España y de producción francesa. Fue rodada en España y entre otros lugares de rodaje hicieron algunas secuencias en Loja (Granada) en donde podemos apreciar estampas de este pueblo allá por los años 60 del siglo pasado. Mientras dibuja billetes de 500 francos con gran precisión, Fulbert Taupin es observado por un estafador. Lo contrata con el el pretexto de decorar un hotel. Llevado a la cárcel, Fulbert es liberado rápidamente por el sinvergüenza que no tiene ninguna intención de separarse de él...

Francis y su hermana Monique son dos estafadores que viven en la Costa Azul. Pero una noche las cosas no salen como habían planeado y el presunto estafado resulta ser un delincuente que necesita un compinche para llevar a cabo el secuestro de la hija de un millonario.

Una joven entra a trabajar como doncella en casa de una familia aristocrática. Adaptación de una novela de Octave Mirbeau que Jean Renoir ya había llevado al cine en su etapa americana.

Han prometido a la hermosa princesa árabe Scherezade a Haroun-al-Raschid, un Sultán poderoso de Bagdad, formando parte del harén del sultán. En el transcurso del camino a Bagdad, la caravana donde viaja la princesa es atacada por ladrones beduinos, siendo secuestrada. El emisario y sobrino de Emperador Carlomagno, Renaud de Villecroix, que viaja camino de Bagdad con el objeto de tener audiencia con el Sultán para pedir un salvoconducto para los cristianos para llegar a Tierra Santa, tiene conocimiento del rapto e intentan salvarla. Mientras consigue su liberación, él también sucumbe a las tentaciones ofrecidas por la princesa Scherezade, no pasando ésto inadvertido para el Sultán.

Film de sketches que giran en torno al mensaje del título.

Film de sketches que giran en torno al mensaje del título.

Escenas en vivo de París y un narrador que da continuidad a las escenas integran cuatro coreografías dramáticas, de las cuales es autor Roland Petit.

Cuando las legiones de Roma conquistan Palestina, en un establo de un pueblo llamado Belén nace un niño que es adorado por pastores y por tres magos de Oriente que acuden a él guiados por una estrella. Ante el rumor de que ha nacido el Mesías, el rey Herodes ordena asesinar a todos los recién nacidos...

Cuando las legiones de Roma conquistan Palestina, en un establo de un pueblo llamado Belén nace un niño que es adorado por pastores y por tres magos de Oriente que acuden a él guiados por una estrella. Ante el rumor de que ha nacido el Mesías, el rey Herodes ordena asesinar a todos los recién nacidos...

Quince años después de terminada la guerra, un grupo de veteranos de la Resistencia francesa se reúne para cenar en casa de uno de ellos. Quieren conmemorar la muerte de su antiguo líder a manos del ejército alemán. Con el paso del tiempo han cambiado mucho y ya no son los mismos de antes. Pero todavía les queda un asunto por resolver: averiguar quién de ellos fue el traidor que los delató a la Gestapo.

Matteo Diaz es un adinerado hombre casado que, a pesar de querer a su esposa Maria Teresa, satisface sus placeres con otras mujeres dado que Maria Teresa es paralítica. Su mujer, resignada, acepta esta situación porque está segura de los sentimientos de su esposo y sabe que nunca lleva estas aventuras más allá de lo casual. Todo cambia cuando en una fiesta Matteo conoce a una arrebatadora muchacha llamada Eva Marchand, por la cual perderá el juicio y hará imposible que pueda contener los violentos deseos que ella despierta en él. Para terminar de agravarlo, Eva le rechazará, pues Matteo representa todo aquello que ella más odia.

Matteo Diaz es un adinerado hombre casado que, a pesar de querer a su esposa Maria Teresa, satisface sus placeres con otras mujeres dado que Maria Teresa es paralítica. Su mujer, resignada, acepta esta situación porque está segura de los sentimientos de su esposo y sabe que nunca lleva estas aventuras más allá de lo casual. Todo cambia cuando en una fiesta Matteo conoce a una arrebatadora muchacha llamada Eva Marchand, por la cual perderá el juicio y hará imposible que pueda contener los violentos deseos que ella despierta en él. Para terminar de agravarlo, Eva le rechazará, pues Matteo representa todo aquello que ella más odia.

A rich kid, the daughter of an oil tycoon, lives a life of luxury. Bad guys kidnap the heiress.

Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945). Un refugiado judío y un coronel antisemita se ven obligados a convivir en la Francia ocupada por el ejército nazi. Los dos se ven envueltos en un controvertido viaje al que se suma la novia de un oficial.

En un barco viajan a París dos cómicos famosos: uno es francés y regresa tras una gira americana, el otro es americano y va a Francia a comprar un guión para su próximo espectáculo. En el barco también viaja una señora que intenta apoderarse de una copia de ese guión para destruirlo.

A Dutch slave captain, on a voyage to Cuba, faces a revolt fomented by a newly captured African slave, Tamango. The slaves capture the captain's mistress, forcing a showdown.

Don Juan es detenido durante una de sus correrías amorosas, precisamente cuando se proponía seducir a la hija del Gobernador, que estaba a punto de contraer matrimonio. Su fiel criado, demasiado acostumbrado a llevarse todos los palos, se hace pasar por él para salvarle el pellejo, situación que le permitirá ganarse el amor de una bella cómica. Mientras tanto, el verdadero don Juan se ve reducido a la condición de sirviente

Don Juan es detenido durante una de sus correrías amorosas, precisamente cuando se proponía seducir a la hija del Gobernador, que estaba a punto de contraer matrimonio. Su fiel criado, demasiado acostumbrado a llevarse todos los palos, se hace pasar por él para salvarle el pellejo, situación que le permitirá ganarse el amor de una bella cómica. Mientras tanto, el verdadero don Juan se ve reducido a la condición de sirviente

Don Juan es detenido durante una de sus correrías amorosas, precisamente cuando se proponía seducir a la hija del Gobernador, que estaba a punto de contraer matrimonio. Su fiel criado, demasiado acostumbrado a llevarse todos los palos, se hace pasar por él para salvarle el pellejo, situación que le permitirá ganarse el amor de una bella cómica. Mientras tanto, el verdadero don Juan se ve reducido a la condición de sirviente

Ali Baba (Fernandel) es enviado por su amo Casim a comprar una nueva esclava. Como la muchacha no es feliz en el harén, Alí le compra un loro para que la entretenga, pero le promete, además, que hará todo lo posible por sacarla de allí. La oportunidad llega cuando, accidentalmente, escucha a unos bandidos las palabras claves, “Ábrete, Sésamo”, que permiten abrir la gruta en la que se esconde un fabuloso tesoro.

Celestin works as an organist at a girl's school. By day, Celestin is the meek and mild target of the girls' incessant practical jokes. By night, however, he is the celebrated composer of popular operas -- and the romantic vis-à-vis of a celebrated stage star. When schoolgirl Denise stumbles onto Celestin's secret, she threatens to tell all -- but only if Celestin refuses to escort her to the opening night of his latest opera. As a result, Denise falls in love with a handsome young soldier, while Celestin is accidentally shipped off to an army camp. A series of silly coincidences brings happiness to all concerned by fade-out time.

Giuseppe is accused of killing his employer Matthias who is actually in a hospital with amnesia.

Giuseppe is accused of killing his employer Matthias who is actually in a hospital with amnesia.

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

Romantic comedy about a group of Britons flying to Paris for the weekend.

A French/Italian motion picture drama covering the seven deadly sins in seven separate sections.

Madame Flora is terrified when she perceives a supernatural presence during one of her fraudulent séances...

Political intrigue and psychological drama run parallel. The queen is in seclusion, veiling her face for the ten years since her husband's assassination, longing to join him in death. Stanislas, a poet whose pen name is Azrael, is a suicidal anarchist, his imagination haunted into hate by longing for this queen who's drawn apart. He enters her private quarters intent on killing her then himself, but they fall in love, in part because he looks like the king. Stanislas wants her to regain political power by appearing to the public, and she tries to convince him to find hope and escape. All the while, the queen's enemies plot to keep the lovers together but to thwart their plans.

Dedee is a prostitute, working in Monsieur Rene's night club on Antwerp's harbour. The porter is Marco, her pimp. Dedee is not happy, until she meets Francesco, an italian sailorman. They fall in love and Dedee begins to dream about an escape of her daily dullness.

Exiled from the court of Spain, Don Salluste, the chief of police, wants to take revenge on the Queen. One day he meets Ruy Blas, a young student who happens to be a lookalike of Don Cesar, his nephew. Salluste disguises Ruy Blas and presents him as Don Cesar. It doesn't take long before Ruy Blas, intelligent, virtuous and generous as he is becomes popular and the Queen, who has fallen in love with him, appoints him Prime Minister. All seems for the best in the best of worlds but Salluste has not forgotten his revenge, far from that ...

An adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "Le Eternel Mari", a somber story of marital infidelity, revenge and near madness, and starring Raimu in his last film appearance.

Nicole tries to seduce a young man who lead a bohemian life in an untidy flat with his three pals.

A retelling of Tristan and Isolde set in 1940s France.

Having pulled off a robbery with his friend Maurice, Olivier leaves his mistress Lola and hides out in a small village in the country. He finds work, thanks to a young man named Gilbert, who introduces him to his sister, Monique. Once the robbery has been all but forgotten, Olivier intends to head back to Paris, but before he goes, he steals money from his employer. In Paris, Olivier wants to say a proper goodbye to Lola, but she is being blackmailed by Jérôme, an antique dealer who has recognized a necklace stolen by Olivier. Before returning to Monique, Olivier calls on Jérôme to recover the necklace.

Serenade represented the return to the screen of international favorite Lillian Harvey after an absence of two years. Based loosely on the life of composer Franz Schubert, the film casts Bernard Lancret as Schubert, Harvey as his dancer sweetheart, and Louis Jouvet as a possessive Baron who has his own designs on our heroine.

To try solving the strange disappearances of 11 young Parisian women, the police obtain the services of Adrienne Charpentier, friend of the latest missing person.

What was it about opera diva Grace Moore that attracted the attention of filmdom's top directors? Moore's 1937 American movie vehicle When You're in Love had been directed by Josef Von Sternberg; two years later, her French starrer Louise was helmed by no less than Abel Gance, who a decade earlier had revolutionized the "historical epic" genre with the awesome Napoleon. There was, however, little that was revolutionary in this cinemadaption of Gustave Charpentier's opera. Moore plays Louise, a poor seamstress who is led astray by the rakish Julien (Georges Thill). After falling from grace (no pun intended), our heroine is rescued by her understanding father (Andre Pernet), who demonstrates his forgiveness by singing to her (it is, after all, an opera). Though it played to enthusiastic crowds in both London and Paris, Louise turned out to be Grace Moore's final film; conversely, Abel Gance continued to make commercial potboilers well into the 1970s.

Claire Buisson becomes enamored with Gerard and soon afterwords she becomes pregnant. Gerard advises her to abort the child but, at the last moment, Claire decides to keep her child and leaves for her sister's place in the province.

A British officer poses as a traitor in order to infiltrate a team of terrorists who are sabotaging ships, while a seductive cabaret dancer is working for the mysterious genius who runs the enemy spy ring.

A small town postal official allows a military officer to sweep his lovely daughter away to St. Petersburg, assuming the man will do the right thing and marry her.Instead, a future of scandal and tragedy awaits her.

La Revolución Francesa vista a través de los ojos de sus participantes directos (desde los campesinos hasta el propio Luis XVI) es el tema de este drama de época dirigido por el maestro Jean Renoir.

Being a tramp is not always a disadvantage. For example when there is a masquerade ball. Indeed wearing flea-ridden rags might just mean having donned a costume. This is what happens to two resourceful Brussels bums, La Cloche and Picolard, who manage to gain entry in a fancy-dress ball. Once there, La Cloche is mistaken by an oriental prince for a respected doctor. His mission will be to give care to a music-hall diva. Even more exciting, he is asked to vaccinate a whole troupe of showgirls. Trouble guaranteed.

Being a tramp is not always a disadvantage. For example when there is a masquerade ball. Indeed wearing flea-ridden rags might just mean having donned a costume. This is what happens to two resourceful Brussels bums, La Cloche and Picolard, who manage to gain entry in a fancy-dress ball. Once there, La Cloche is mistaken by an oriental prince for a respected doctor. His mission will be to give care to a music-hall diva. Even more exciting, he is asked to vaccinate a whole troupe of showgirls. Trouble guaranteed.

Willy Ferriere is dead broke and his mistress costs a lot. One day, he says in a pub that he would give 100,000 francs to get rid of his wealthy aunt. Someone lets him know it's a deal. The aunt is murdered, and a poor chap is manipulated to be the perfect suspect. But Superintendant Maigret feels something is wrong.

The almost financially ruined French gentleman Gaston Dewalter spends several days in Biarritz before going off in the Hispano-Suiza, a luxe car which was a present from his friends. George becomes the lover of Lady Stéphane Oswill pretending he is wealthy. Then Stéphane spends the remaining funds with which the now desperate George hoped to rebuild his fortune in Senegal.

Life is so dull in a quiet little neighborhood that gossips, eager for some kind of scandal to brighten things up, imagine their haberdasher has been having quite a raunchy sex life.