Gérard Depardieu

The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.

Dir. Bernardo Bertolucci · With Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda

History's favorite Gauls assist Queen Cleopatra when she wagers that the Egyptian people can build a palace for Julius Caesar in just three months.

Dir. Alain Chabat · With Gérard Depardieu, Christian Clavier, Jamel Debbouze

In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man who has inherited it is moving in. They block up the spring and watch as their new neighbour tries to keep his crops watered from wells far afield through the hot summer. Though they see his desperate efforts are breaking his health and his wife and daughter's hearts, they think only of getting the water.

Dir. Claude Berri · With Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil

The discovery that she has a terminal illness prompts introverted department store saleswoman Georgia Byrd to reflect on what she realizes has been an overly cautious life. With weeks to live, she withdraws her life savings, sells all her possessions and jets off to Europe where she lives it up at a posh hotel. Upbeat and passionate, Georgia charms everybody she meets, including renowned Chef Didier. The only one missing from her new life is her longtime crush Sean Williams.

Dir. Wayne Wang · With Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton

Famous writer Onoff is now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.

Dir. Giuseppe Tornatore · With Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini

When the boss' unlucky daughter is missing in South America, Campana is sent to watch the boss' most unlucky employee who is sent as a private detective in hopes he can duplicate the daughter's mistakes.

Dir. Francis Veber · With Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history - Sgt. Stubby - and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.

Dir. Richard Lanni · With Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter, Gérard Depardieu

Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.

Dir. Xavier Giannoli · With Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste

Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and dedicated soldier, is back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido, Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder.

Dir. Jean-François Richet · With Vincent Cassel, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu

Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.

Dir. Jean-Paul Rappeneau · With Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez

Alphonse Tram is unwittingly involved in several murders despite having no memory of committing the crimes. His confusion lead him to confess to his neighbour, Inspector Morvandieu. Alphonse and Morvandieu become the axis around which murders occur.

Dir. Bertrand Blier · With Gérard Depardieu, Bernard Blier, Jean Carmet

From the mean streets of the Belleville district of Paris to the dazzling limelight of New York's most famous concert halls, Edith Piaf's life was a constant battle to sing and survive, to live and love. Raised in her grandmother's brothel, Piaf was discovered in 1935 by nightclub owner Louis Leplee, who persuaded her to sing despite her extreme nervousness. Piaf became one of France's immortal icons, her voice one of the indelible signatures of the 20th century.

Dir. Olivier Dahan · With Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory

In danger of losing his business, Anthony Roca, an ordinary man, develops a scam that will become the heist of the century. Overtaken by the crime, he will have to deal with betrayal, murder and settling.

Dir. Olivier Marchal · With Benoît Magimel, Laura Smet, Gringe

Professor Henri Laborit uses three people's stories to discuss behaviourist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety: René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing; Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite; and Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.

Dir. Alain Resnais · With Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre

In occupied Paris, an actress wed to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs.

Dir. François Truffaut · With Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Jean Poiret

Coming out from jail, Lucas has decided to change his life and behave like a good citizen. But when he is taken hostage in a bank by a hare-brained robber, no cops can believe he is not part of the action.

Dir. Francis Veber · With Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, Jean Carmet

After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, brooding outlaw Ruby befriends Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money.

Dir. Francis Veber · With Gérard Depardieu, Jean Reno, Richard Berry

Two whimsical, aimless thugs harass and assault women, steal, murder, and alternately charm, fight, or sprint their way out of trouble. They take whatever the bourgeoisie holds dear, whether it’s cars, peace of mind, or daughters. Marie-Ange, a jaded, passive hairdresser, joins them as lover, cook, and mother confessor. She’s on her own search for seemingly unattainable sexual pleasure.

Dir. Bertrand Blier · With Gérard Depardieu, Miou-Miou, Patrick Dewaere

Two ex-lovers wind up living next door to each other with their respective spouses. Forbidden passions ensue.

Dir. François Truffaut · With Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Henri Garcin

Following the death of his wife, a renowned musician ostracises himself from the outer world and dedicates his life to music. However, his life changes when a young man approaches him to learn music.

Dir. Alain Corneau · With Jean-Pierre Marielle, Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet

Three friends navigate mid-life crises: a blocked writer, a disillusioned doctor, and a charming man facing bankruptcy and divorce. As their struggles strain friendships, a younger man captures the attention of one friend's wife, complicating their lives further.

Dir. Claude Sautet · With Yves Montand, Michel Piccoli, Serge Reggiani

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

Dir. Randall Wallace · With Leonardo DiCaprio, Gabriel Byrne, Jeremy Irons

Unable to find her runaway son, a woman deceives two of her ex-lovers from her youth, a mild-mannered teacher and a tough journalist, that each is the real father in order to obtain their help.

Dir. Francis Veber · With Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, Anny Duperey

A bisexual petty criminal named Bob encounters a married couple arguing in a bar. Bob breaks up the fight and proceeds to seduce first the wife and then the husband. Then Bob teaches the couple how to be burglars and they join him in his criminal exploits.

Dir. Bertrand Blier · With Gérard Depardieu, Michel Blanc, Miou-Miou

In Paris, two cops are competing for the vacant job of chief of police, in the middle of the search for a gang of violent thieves. The movie is directed by Olivier Marchal, a former police officer who spent 12 years with the French police before creating this story, taken in part from real events of the 1980s.

Dir. Olivier Marchal · With Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, André Dussollier

An illiterate and lonely man bonds with an older and well-read woman.

Dir. Jean Becker · With Gérard Depardieu, Maurane, Gisèle Casadesus

In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.

Dir. Jean-Paul Rappeneau · With Juliette Binoche, Olivier Martinez, Pierre Arditi

A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.

Dir. Francis Veber · With Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte

Solange is seriously depressed, and her kindhearted husband, Raoul, makes it his mission to cure her doldrums. After many failed attempts to cheer her up, Raoul hits upon a possible solution: find his wife a lover. Unfortunately, his choice, Stéphane, proves to be just as ineffectual in restoring her flagging spirits. In the end, the gorgeous Solange finds her own, highly problematic tonic to her troubles in the form of a 13-year-old boy.

Dir. Bertrand Blier · With Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, Carole Laure

Fahim Mohammad, a Bangladeshi immigrant, becomes a world junior chess champion in France.

Dir. Pierre-François Martin-Laval · With Assad Ahmed, Gérard Depardieu, Isabelle Nanty