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Louis Malle (1932-1995) Louis Malle. Louis Malle, the descendant of a French nobleman who made a fortune in beet sugar during the Napoleonic Wars, created films that explored life and its meaning. Malle's family discouraged his early interest in film but, in 1950, allowed him to enter the Institute of Advanced Cinematographic Studies in Paris.
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- Thumeries, Nord, France
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
- My Dinner with Andre
- Elevator to The Gallows
- Murmur of The Heart
- Au Revoir, Les Enfants
- The Fire Within
- Zazie Dans Le Métro
- Atlantic City
- Damage
- May Fools
- Crackers
“My Dinner with Andre” is a 1981 film directed by Louis Malle and starring Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn. The film consists of a single conversation between the two actors, who play fictionalized versions of themselves, over the course of a long dinner at a restaurant. Throughout the conversation, they discuss a wide range of philosophical, spiri...
“Elevator to the Gallows” is a French film noir directed by Louis Malle and released in 1958. The film stars Jeanne Moreau and Maurice Ronet, and tells the story of a man and a woman who conspire to commit a murder, only to find themselves trapped in an elevator overnight while the police search for them. The film is notable for its stylish black-a...
“Murmur of the Heart” is a French coming-of-age film released in 1971, directed by Louis Malle. The film is a semi-autobiographical work and follows the story of Laurent Chevalier (played by Benoit Ferreux), a precocious 14-year-old growing up in a bourgeois family in the early 1950s. The film depicts Laurent’s experiences as he navigates his emerg...
Au Revoir, Les Enfants is a 1987 French film directed by Louis Malle. The film is set in 1944, during the German occupation of France, and tells the story of a Catholic boarding school that becomes a refuge for Jewish children fleeing Nazi persecution. The film is based on Malle’s own experiences during the war and is a deeply personal exploration ...
“The Fire Within” is a 1963 French drama film directed by Louis Malle and starring Maurice Ronet, Jeanne Moreau, and Alexandra Stewart. The film is based on the novel “Will O’ the Wisp” by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle. The film tells the story of Alain Leroy (Ronet), a recovering alcoholic and former writer who is struggling with the ennui and aimlessn...
“Zazie dans le Métro” is a 1960 French film directed by Louis Malle and based on the novel of the same name by Raymond Queneau. The film tells the story of a precocious young girl named Zazie (Catherine Demongeot) who comes to Paris to stay with her uncle Gabriel (Philippe Noiret) for two days. Zazie’s ultimate goal is to ride the Paris Métro, but ...
“Atlantic City” is a 1980 drama film directed by Louis Malle and starring Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon. The film tells the story of a small-time gangster named Lou (played by Lancaster), who becomes romantically involved with a young woman named Sally (played by Sarandon) after she comes to Atlantic City to learn how to be a croupier. The film...
“Damage” is a British drama film directed by Louis Malle and released in 1992. The film stars Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche, and tells the story of a middle-aged British politician who becomes involved in a torrid and destructive affair with his son’s fiancée. The film is notable for its powerful performances, particularly from Irons and Binoch...
“May Fools” (French title: Milou en Mai) is a 1990 French film directed by Louis Malle. The film is set in May 1968 and follows the story of a dysfunctional bourgeois family that comes together on their family estate in rural France to mourn the death of the family matriarch. The film explores the family’s relationships, conflicts, and secrets as t...
Crackers is a 1984 American comedy film directed by Louis Malle. The film is a comedic caper that follows a group of eccentric characters as they attempt to rob a pawnshop in San Francisco. The film is notable for its all-star cast, which includes Donald Sutherland, Sean Penn, Wallace Shawn, and Trini Alvarado, among others. The film is a playful a...
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Malle's most famous works include the crime thriller Elevator to the Gallows (1958), the romantic drama The Lovers (1958), the World War II drama Lacombe, Lucien (1974), the period drama Pretty Baby (1978), the romantic crime film Atlantic City (1980), the dramedy My Dinner with Andre (1981), and the autobiographical Au revoir les enfants (1987).
The Lovers. 1958 1h 30m Not Rated. 7.2 (5.9K) Rate. Saddled with a dull husband and a foolish lover, a woman has an affair with a stranger. Director Louis Malle Stars Jeanne Moreau Alain Cuny Jean-Marc Bory. The romantic drama is about a good hump going a long way for a horny chic lady. 3.
Films by Louis Malle. With her mother away for the weekend, a brash and precocious ten-year-old country girl sets out to explore Paris during a Métro strike under her uncle's not-so-watchful eye.
Mar 29, 2024 · Malle's most notable movies include the crime film Elevator to the Gallows, the World War II drama Lacombe, Lucien, the controversial Pretty Baby, the dialogue-driven My Dinner with...
TOP 10 BEST LOUIS MALLE FILMS. Diverse is the word that springs to mind when glancing through Louis Malle ’s filmography. Ranging from existential film noir ( Ascenseur pour l’échafaud) to zany visual comedy ( Zazie dans le Metro ), big-budget costume adventure ( Viva Maria!) to observational documentary ( Place de la republique) – Malle ...
