The film that elevated German director Rainer Werner Fassbinder from domestic approbation to international acclaim, The Marriage of Maria Braun stars the directors on-and-off favorite actress Hanna Schygulla in the title role. During the allied siege of Germany in…
Angela is the crippled daughter of two separated but still-feuding parents. In this Rainer Werner Fassbinder film, the wealthy parents are both induced to come to their country vacation house with their lovers in tow. For years, they have…
Inspired by a medieval Swedish ballad, Ingmar Bergmans The Virgin Spring (Jungfrukallan) begins with a scene of unspeakable brutality and ends with an image of uncommon beauty. 15-year-old Birgitta Peterson, on her way to church to light candles for…
Since the assassination of Julius Caesar, the Roman republic has been ruled by the triumvirate of Octavius, Lepidus and Antony. Antony, however, has been neglecting his political and military responsibilities – and his wife in Rome – as he…
A witty and seductive comedy about the relationship between a veteran Roman political strategist and an enchanting Egyptian teenage queen. Now movie audiences can witness the acclaimed performance of legendary Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, and experience the drama, intrigue…
