Tribute to Jean Gabin
1904 - 1976
3 filmsAn iconic figure of French cinema, Jean Gabin embodies an entire era. From the realistic poetry of the 1930s to the dark thrillers of the 1950s and 1960s, he spanned the decades with unparalleled presence, imposing his style, his voice, and his image. This series pays tribute to this actor of raw charisma, whose filmography reflects the artistic and social upheavals of the 20th century. An opportunity to (re)discover three masterpieces of the 7th art and immerse yourself in the world of a legendary figure of French cinema.
- Classics, Comedy-drama
- 1962
- 1h50
- available soon
En juin 1944, Albert Quentin, ancien fusilier-marin en Chine, tient avec sa femme Suzanne, l’hôtel Stella sur la côte normande aux environs de Deauville. Il se laisse souvent aller à trop boire, ce qui le porte à la nostalgie de son service militaire en Chine. Lors d’un bombardement en juin 1944, il promet à Suzanne de ne plus boire si l’hôtel échappe à la destruction, promesse tenue. Quinze ans plus tard, débarque Gabriel Fouquet, publicitaire. Il boit pour effacer l’échec de sa vie avec Claire qui vit à Madrid, « voyager » en Espagne et rêver de tauromachie.
- Thriller, Literary adaptation, Classics
- 1962
- 2h00
Upon his release from prison, Mr. Charles finds his house and his wife who has been waiting for him with a few million. He wants to pull off one last job and leave for Australia. In the company of Francis, a young crook, and Louis, an honest garage owner, he leaves for Cannes. The trio has one goal: the Palm Beach recipe for the season...
- Drama
- 1940
- 1h25
- available soon
The skipper of a Breton tugboat, a man of courage and duty, leads a hard and difficult life. His life is divided between his passion for his work and his love for his wife. During a salage of a cargo ship, he meets a woman who troubles him and with whom he leaves...