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Short Cuts (2 Disc Set)
(1993) [MA]

Using the short stories of Raymond Carver as a jumping-off point, Robert Altman weaves a tapestry of interlocking tales set against the seedy backdrop of contemporary middle-class Los Angeles. Tracking the various stages of denial, rage, and despair in the lives of several couples - a...  More

The Spiral Staircase
(1945) [PG]

This superb Hitchcockian thriller shocked critics and audiences on its initial release. With a superb performance from the cast (Dorothy McGuire in particular), a wonderful eerie gothic mansion and a chilling atmosphere of fear and suspense, it is easy to see why the film stands out as one of the...  More

Ikiru
(1952) [PG]

When petty official Kenji Watanabe (Takashi Shimura) learns he is going to die he begins a quest for the true meaning of existence. Realising that his life until now has been wasted and no longer finding solace in his family or job he withdraws his money from the bank, intending to spend his last...  More

L'Eclisse
(1962)

The conclusion of Michelangelo Antonioni’s informal trilogy on modern malaise, which began with L’avventura, L’eclisse (The Eclipse) tells the story of a young woman (Monica Vitti) who leaves one lover (Francisco Rabal) only to drift into a relationship with another (Alain Delon).

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La Femme Infidele
(1969) [M]

The first in Claude Chabrol's celebrated 'Helene' series of films in which Helene is played by his then spouse and frequent collaborator, Stephane Audran. Her character is provocative, often predatory and this leads to turmoil in her marriage, betrayal and even murder. La Femme Infidele is a...  More

My Favourite Season (Ma Saison Preferee)
(1993) [MA]

Emilie (Deneuve) and Antoine (Auteuil) are sister and brother and must now face up to their mother's declining health. When she moves in with Emilie and her family, disturbing conflicts and tensions arise. The result is a fascinating study of real life family drama.  More

Moon In The Gutter
(1983) [M]

This tense film centres on the rape of a young girl who in desperation cuts her own throat. Her brother dedicates himself to the search for her assailant. French dialogue with subtitles.  More

Olivier Olivier
(1992) [M]

In the French countryside, a young boy (Olivier) inexplicably disappears from home and incredibly returns six years later. But is he a fake? The 15-year-old male prostitute who fits the description of the missing Olivier is reunited with his parents and sister. Yet his sibling remains unconvinced...  More

The House Of The Spirits
(1993) [M]

Chile, second half of the 20th century. The poor Esteban marries Clara and they have a daughter, Blanca. Esteban works hard and eventually earns enough money to buy a hacienda and become a local patriarch. He becomes very conservative and is feared by his workers. When Blanca grows up, she falls...  More

Scarlet Street
(1945) [PG]

Chris Cross, 25 years a cashier, has a gold watch and little else. That rainy night, he rescues delectable Kitty from her abusive boyfriend Johnny. Smitten, amateur painter Chris lets Kitty think he's a wealthy artist. At Johnny's urging, she lets Chris establish her in an apartment (with his...  More