Mark Peploe

A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.

Dir. Bernardo Bertolucci · With John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole

David Locke is a world-weary American journalist who has been sent to cover a conflict in northern Africa, but he makes little progress with the story. When he discovers the body of a stranger who looks similar to him, Locke assumes the dead man's identity. However, he soon finds out that the man was an arms dealer, leading Locke into dangerous situations. Aided by a beautiful woman, Locke attempts to avoid both the police and criminals out to get him.

Dir. Michelangelo Antonioni · With Jack Nicholson, Maria Schneider, Jenny Runacre

An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.

Dir. Bernardo Bertolucci · With Debra Winger, John Malkovich, Campbell Scott

After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher.

Dir. Bernardo Bertolucci · With Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, Chris Isaak