The Libertine

Mar 15, 2000

1h 40m

★ 5.5

Overview

French philosopher Denis Diderot produces the first encyclopedia while indulging in 18th-century decadence.

Genres

History

Comedy

Production Companies

TF1 Films Production

Bel Ombre Films

Josy Films

Mosca Films

Sans Contrefaçon Productions

The Libertine Trailers

Cast

Denis Diderot

Vincent Perez

Madame Therbouche

Fanny Ardant

Baronne d'Holbach

Josiane Balasko

Le Cardinal

Michel Serrault

Madame de Jerfeuil

Arielle Dombasle

Chevalier de Jerfeuil

Christian Charmetant

Madame Diderot

Françoise Lépine

Baron d'Holbach

François Lalande

Marquis de Cambrol

Bruno Todeschini

Marquis de Lutz

Arnaud Lemaire

Julie d'Holbach

Audrey Tautou

Angélique Diderot

Vahina Giocante

A traveling theatre troupe tours the Greek countryside from 1939 to the early 1950s, staging “Golfo the Shepherdess”. As the years pass, its members endure persecution, betrayal, executions, and exile. Their personal stories become entangled with the country’s major historical events, in a seemingly endless cycle of violence and loss.

8.0

Andrei Rublev

Dec 16, 1966

An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. Drifting from place to place in a tumultuous era, the peace-seeking monk eventually gains a reputation for his art. But after Rublev witnesses a brutal battle and unintentionally becomes involved, he takes a vow of silence and spends time away from his work. As he begins to ease his troubled soul, he takes steps towards becoming a painter once again.

6.7

Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard

Mar 16, 1967

In the third and final episode of the trilogy, Fantômas imposes a head tax on the rich, threatening to kill those who do not comply.

6.7

The Ferpect Crime

Sep 10, 2004

A playboy has the tables turned on him when he finds himself being used as a plaything by an undesirable woman.

4.8

Ants in the Pants 2

Mar 13, 2002

In the sequel of "Ants in the Pants" we again meet Flo and his friends.

4.9

Le Divorce

Aug 8, 2003

While visiting her sister in Paris, a young woman finds romance and learns her brother-in-law is a philanderer.

3.7

Pura Vida Ibiza

Feb 12, 2004

School's over – and for brand-new high-school graduates Ben, Felix and Nick, it's time to party! But when Ben embarrasses himself in public trying to declare his love for the gorgeous Carola, he and his pals make a quick exit by taking jobs as hosts in a vacation club on Ibiza, the Mediterranean hot spot for oversexed boys and underdressed girls! Instead of sun, sea and sex, however, it's work, work and more work, as the three are kept busy around the clock by their sadistic boss Anna. And when Ben bumps into Carola and her super-cool DJ boyfriend, Ibiza starts feeling more like Alcatraz by the minute. Yet even as the mishaps pile up and the boys have to cope with stinging jellyfish, English hooligans and tequila hangovers, they refuse to give up their plan to throw the ultimate Ibiza party for the club, and especially for Carola. Summer is short, but these guys are going to make sure everyone remembers this one for a long time!

4.5

El conde de Maravillas

Mar 14, 1927

The Count of Maravillas receives an unusual proposal from a masked woman: to kidnap the valido of King Carlos IV.

3.8

Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog

Dec 29, 1989

A socially isolated and extremely shy Los Angeles painter finds his dream girl in the form of a struggling actress and finds himself at last finding the confidence to exhibit his work in this off-beat romantic comedy.

6.2

Ant Story

Dec 8, 2013

After realizing his stolen phone belongs to a famous actress, a scheming daydreamer uses the opportunity to blackmail her.

7.1

La Grande Bouffe

May 16, 1973

Four friends gather at a villa with the intention of eating themselves to death.

6.1

Men...

Dec 19, 1985

A successful, womanizing middle-aged man decides to move out of the house he shares with his wife after she confesses to having an affair. He looks for a new place to live and ends up moving into his wife's lover's apartment as a roommate. The husband begins to take an interest in the artistic work of the lover and coaches him for a big job interview. Little does he know that the job he's helping the lover to get is within his own company... A story about strange circumstances and the limits of friendship.

6.8

History of the World: Part I

Jun 12, 1981

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

5.9

Good Luck Chuck

Sep 21, 2007

Cursed since childhood, dentist Charlie Logan cannot find the right woman. Even worse, he learns that each of his ex-girlfriends finds true love with the man she meets after her relationship with him ends. Hearing of Charlie's reputation as a good-luck charm, women from all over line up for a quick tryst. But when Charlie meets the woman of his dreams, he must find a way to break the curse or risk losing her to the next man she meets.

2.6

Oh! Calcutta!

Jun 1, 1972

Based on the controversial off-Broadway musical comedy revue, "Oh! Calcutta!" is a series of musical numbers about sex and sexual mores. Most of the skits feature one or more performers in a state of undress, simulating sex, or both. The show sparked considerable controversy at the time because it featured extended scenes of total nudity, both male and female. The title is taken from a painting by Clovis Trouille, itself a pun on "O quel cul t'as!" French for "What an arse you have!".

5.7

Rosvo Roope

Sep 9, 1949

In the 18th century, Robert's beloved Helena is forced to marry the cruel Henrik Brest. Robert becomes Roope the Pirate, the most famous pirate in the Baltic Sea, whose legendary life includes scheming and partying, sword fights and women's adventures.

6.4

Porky's

Nov 13, 1981

In 1954 Florida, a group of high school boys head to a strip club in the Everglades in an attempt to lose their collective virginity. When the club's owner and his sheriff brother swindle them out of their money and embarrass them, the boys plan revenge.

6.0

National Lampoon's Van Wilder

Mar 29, 2002

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay in college, so he and his friends come up with a great fund-raising idea – throwing parties. However, when the college magazine finds out and reporter Gwen is sent to do a story on Van Wilder, things get a little complicated.

5.4

Black Knight

Nov 21, 2001

Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After nearly drowning in the moat, he awakens to find himself in 14th century England.

6.6

Goya's Ghosts

Nov 8, 2006

Painter Francisco Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition after his muse, Inés, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her family turns to him, hoping that his connection with fanatical Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure her release.