IFFR 1997

Jean-Pierre Limosin

Beautiful documentary portrait of Cavalier, providing an insight into his views on cinematography and life.

alain cavalier retro

Alain Cavalier, 7 chapitres, 5 jours, 2 pièces-cuisine

Alain Cavalier

Unusual, very autobiographical film about mourning; a self-destructive protagonist (Cavalier himself), whose face is hidden by bandages, alone in his apartment.

Ce répondeur ne prend pas de messages

Politically-committed first feature by Cavalier, in which a woman (Romy Schneider) is unable to choose between her fascist husband and her liberal lover.

Le combat dans l'île

Cavalier describes several phases of writing the script of Thérèse.

Lettre d'Alain Cavalier

Film without dialogue, based on the themes of oppression and resistance, is a secular version of Christ's Passion.

Libera me

Moral tale about love between Martin and brothel-keeper Léa, shaped by the corrupting influence of money.

Martin et Léa

Lively road-movie who four men, hurt by their women, who head for the South of France.

Le plein de super

Personal and most recent Cavalier, received critical acclaim for its special form; a declaration of love without visible actors, focusing on objects.

La rencontre

Thérèse

Sober short shows 24 portraits of women who find happiness in their craft.

IFFR 2025
30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025