The Discreet Charm Of The Bourgeoisie (1972)
A group of friends are repeatedly frustrated in their attempts to have dinner.
The French Connection (1971)
An unorthodox cop and his partner are hot on the tail of a heroin shipment.
French Connection II (1975)
Popeye Doyle tracks a drugs kingpin to Marseilles.
That Obscure Object of Desire (1977)
A man regales passengers on a train with the story of his frustrated romance with the enchanting Conchita.
Viridiana (1961)
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Welcome Mr Marshall! (1953)
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