Georges Franju Movies

An in-depth tour of the cathedral, combining history, architecture and contemplation.

A biographical film about cinematic illusionist Georges Méliès featuring Méliès’s widow, Jeanne d’Alcy, as...

A lyrical evocation of times past and a reflection on the inevitable passing of time through the recollections of an old fisherman.

Thérèse is living in a provincial town, unhappily married to Bernard, a dull, pompous man whose only interest is preserving his family...

The story of the French fantasy cinema from Méliès to Raw.

Made for Cinéastes de notre temps series. In 1964, several French New Wave auteurs discuss the success and crisis of the wave. Featuring...

This Government-commissioned documentary was intended to reflect the modernisation of French industry. However, in Franju’s hands it became an...

Story of a young, inexperienced ship captain named Marlow, who struggles in solitude during the voyage with disease, insubordinate crew and vagaries...

A travelling company makes its way round the small villages of France. Shot for the program Cinéma 16 broadcast by the French channel FR3,...

The movie "L'instant de la paix" consists of three segments: 1. "Les rideaux blancs" (France) 2. "Berlin N 65" (West Germany) 3. "Matura" (Poland)

Television documentary about Gustave Eiffel.

A documentary financed by a shipping line to advertise its modern cruise ships. Despite being a commission leaving Franju less freedom than usual (he...

A very strange yet beautiful portrait of the French city of Amiens, with a voice-over by André Malraux.

A residential area schoolboy discovers the odd universe of the Parisian metro. At one point, he glimpses the beautiful face of a blond-haired girl....