Autumn Tale 1998  PG, 112 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Eric Rohmer
Cast: Marie Riviere, Beatrice Romand, Alain Libolt, Didier Sandre, Alexia Portal, Stephane Darmon, Aurelia Alcais, Matthieu Davette, Yves Alcais
A 45-year-old widow, Magali (Beatrice Romand), is convinced by her friend Isabelle (Marie Riviere) that it is time to find a new husband. Isabelle places an ad in the personals and even dates Gerald (Alain Libolt) to make sure he is right for her friend. Then she arranges for him to meet Magali at a wedding, BUT others also have plans for using the wedding as the means for introducing a future husband to Magali.
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Chloe in the Afternoon 1972 R, 97 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Eric Rohmer
Cast: Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Francoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi, Malvina Penne, Francoise Fabian, Marie-Christine Barrault, Elisabeth Ferrier, Tina Michelino, Jean-Louis Livi, Pierre Nunzi, Irene Skobline
Frederic (Bernard Verley) lives a middle-class life, but–although happily married to his pregnant wife Helene (Francoise Verley)–Frederic wonders what it would be like to have an affair. His opportunity appears when Chloe (Zouzou) drops by for a visit.
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The Collector 1967  N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Foreign / Comedy / Drama / Romance
aka: La Collectionneuse
Director: Eric Rohmer
Cast: Patrick Bauchau, Haydee Politoff, Daniel Pommereulle, Alain Jouffroy, Mijanou Bardot, Annik Morice, Dennis Berry, Eugene Archer, Brian Belshaw, Anne Dubot
While vacationing on the Mediterranean, Adrien (Patrick Bauchau) shares a villa with his friend Daniel (Daniel Pommereulle)–and promiscuous teenager Haydee (Haydee Politoff). Adrien is attracted to Haydee, but the attraction appears to be one-sided. This film is the third in the series, "Six Moral Tales," by Eric Rohmer.
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The Lady and the Duke 2001 PG-13, 125 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Eric Rohmer
Cast: Lucy Russell, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Francois Marthouret, Alain Libolt, Leonard Cobiant, Caroline Morin, Helena Dubiel, Charlotte Very, Rosette, Laurent Le Doyen
Based on the memoirs of Grace Elliott (Lucy Russell)–the ex-mistress of Le duc Philippe d'Orleans–this tale of the French Revolution, as seen through her eyes, is brought to the screen by director Eric Rohmer who uses digital effects and inserts the actors into painted backgrounds. Fascinating.
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My Night at Maud's 1969  PG, 105 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Eric Rohmer
Cast: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Francoise Fabian, Marie-Christine Barrault, Antoine Vitez, Leonide Kogan, Anne Dubot, Guy Leger, Marie Becker, Marie-Claude Rauzier
On his way to visit the woman (Marie-Christine Barrault) he has promised to marry, Jean-Louis (Jean-Louis Trintignant) spends a night in deep philosophical discussion with the widow Maud (Francoise Fabian). The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Film.
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A Summer's Tale 1996 N/R, 113 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Eric Rohmer
Cast: Melvil Poupaud, Amanda Langlet, Gwenaelle Simon, Aurelia Nolin, Aime Lefevre, Alain Guellaff, Evelyne Lahana, Yves Guerin, Franck Cabot
This third entry of Eric Rohmer's "Tales of the Four Seasons," takes place in a seaside town where Gaspard (Melvil Poupaud) waits for Lena (Aurelia Nolin), the young woman he thinks he loves. But, before Lena arrives, Gaspard meets other women–Margot (Amanda Langlet) and Solene (Gwenaelle Simon)–and finds himself attracted to each of them. Gaspard must choose, or can he?
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A Tale of Springtime 1990 PG, 107 min.
Genre: Foreign / Comedy
Director: Eric Rohmer
Cast: Anne Teyssedre, Hugues Quester, Florence Darel, Eloise Bennett, Sophie Robin, Marc Lelou, Francois Lamore
"A Tale of Springtime" in Eric Rohmer's "Four Seasons" series represents his first entry. The story centers on a young pianist, Natacha (Florence Darel) who tries to be a matchmaker for her father, Igor (Hugues Quester), and her new friend, Jeanne (Anne Teyssedre).
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A Tale of Winter 1992 N/R, 113 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Eric Rohmer
Cast: Charlotte Very, Frederic van den Driessche, Michel Voletti, Herve Furic, Ava Loraschi, Christiane Desbois, Rosette, Jean-Luc Revol, Haydee Caillot, Jean-Claude Biette
"A Tale of Winter"–the second entry (following "A Tale of Springtime") in Eric Rohmer's "Four Seasons" series–is a simple story about lovers, Felicie (Charlotte Very) and Charles (Frederic van den Driessche), who enjoy a whirlwind romance. They separate when Charles leaves on a business trip, lose touch with each other, and Felice has Charles' child. Five years later, when they meet again, problems are solved, and they plan for a happy life together.
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| 1. Autumn Tale (1998)
2. Chloe in the Afternoon (1972)
3. Claire's Knee (1970)
4. The Collector (1967)
aka: La Collectionneuse
5. The Lady and the Duke (2001)
6. My Night at Maud's (1969)
7. Pauline at the Beach (1983)
8. Rendezvous in Paris (1996)
9. A Summer's Tale (1996)
10. A Tale of Springtime (1990)
11. A Tale of Winter (1992)
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