Lovers and Other Relatives (1974)

1974

In Versillia’s sandy beaches during the summer of 1956, a gawky adolescent, Sandro, spends his vacation by the sea, along with his family and the intriguingly beautiful Laura, wife of Sandro’s older brother, Renzo. Under those circumstances, strange as it may seem, at first, Sandro seems annoyed by Laura’s presence, however, little by little, as the two of them spend more and more time together at the beach, something will ignite a spark of interest […]

The Hour of Decision

Stunde der Entscheidung (2006) aka The Hour of Decision

2006

Karen Bender is a plastic surgery expert who will soon be promoted to Senior Physician. Her family life with her husband Christoph and little daughter Kim could hardly be more harmonious. However, when a routine check-up reveals that the seven-year-old is a lethal tumor, Karen is unexpectedly caught up in her past: Professor Victor Novak, an internationally renowned neurosurgeon, is the only one who can save Kim’s life. But years ago Karen had an affair […]

La Vérité

La Vérité (1960)

1960

Dominique Marceau is on trial for the murder of Gilbert Tellier. The counsels duel relentlessly, elaborating explanations for why the pretty, idle and fickle girl killed the talented and ambitious conductor freshly graduated from the conservatory. Was it passion, vengeance, desperation, an accident? The acquaintances of Gilbert testify, as well as Dominique’s former lovers, and her sister, Annie, the studious violin player engaged to Gilbert. The evidence they give progressively paints a more finely-shaded picture […]