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Tommy (The Who)The Who's 1969 rock opera, about a deaf, dumb and blind child who is eventually cured and becomes a rock celebrity, is given a characteristically flamboyant film treatment by Ken Russell. |
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The Naked NightAmong the real connoisseurs, this film is considered one of the finest gems; an early, expressionistic master-piece. Vibrantly vital, rule-breaking, paving the way for the establishing of Swedish film as Art... The story centres around a small, run down circus company, touring the south of Sweden in very early 20th century. Every day is a fight for survival, for food, shelter and human dignity.... |
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The Swimming PoolThe atmosphere of false serenity mastered in this tragedy brought international recognition to Deray and reunited former Schneider Delon couple on screen with undeniably electric results. Jean-Paul and Marianne spend lazy holidays at their villa in idyllic Southern France. However when Harry and his attractive young daughter Penelope show up, the dreamy summer days are suddenly filled with... |
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Knife in the WaterPolanski's first feature is a model of economic and imaginative filmmaking. A young couple invite a hitchhiker to accompany them on a sailing weekend. The tension between the men intensifies and dangerous emotional games are played which end in violence. |
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Cul-de-SacEccentric black comedy in which two gangsters on the run take refuge in an old castle on a desolate island and find their nemesis in the effeminate owner and his voluptuous wife. The two gangsters share a rather bizarre passive, aggressive relationship that quickly disintegrates when interrupted by the strangers. Eventually a even more bizarre bonding develops between the couple and Stander, one... |
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DreamsThe story revolves around two women in the fashion business, one photographer and one model. ”Here Bergman confirms that it is, after all, he – and he alone – who has the genius of film in his blood--- it is sheer film poetry” wrote one leading critic after the opening of 'Dreams'. Women have always played a major part in Bergman’s life: both on the screen, the stage and in private.... |