Les Films Ariane (France): 3

Royal Deceit (1994) is a drama adventure film co-written and directed by Gabriel Axel. Prince Amled witnesses the murders of his father, King Hardvendel of the Danes, and brother, leading him to enter a semi-catatonic state. This saves him from being killed like his family members by Fenge (the king’s brother) and his henchmen. The king and prince’s bodies are brought back to Amled’s distraught mother, Geruth, at their castle. Fenge claims he arrived after the murders and offers support to Geruth as she mourns her loss. He is eventually crowned king and declares Geruth as queen. During the funeral ...

The film Hold-Up (1985) is a Franco-Canadian crime comedy, featuring Jean-Paul Belmondo in the lead role and directed by Alexandre Arcady. As a clown, the cunning thief Grimm executes a heist at Montreal’s most secure bank, holding 30 hostages. While entertaining the police with his odd antics, he successfully empties the bank of its wealth. However, an unhappy accomplice causes complications…

Five Day Lover (1961) is a French comedy directed and co-written by Philippe de Broca. The protagonist, Claire, is an Englishwoman living in Paris with her husband Georges and their two young children. While attending a fashion show put on by her friend Madeleine, a fashion designer, Claire meets Antoine, a carefree Frenchman. Despite Antoine being involved with Madeleine, Claire is drawn to him and begins visiting his lavish apartment five afternoons a week. However, evenings and weekends are still dedicated to her family. When Madeleine discovers the affair, she confronts the couple ...