Ève Francis, the Belgium-born actress who made her mark in France, brought both her talents as an actor and filmmaker to the spotlight. Our roundup highlights her memorable performances and her contributions behind the camera, offering a closer look at the career of this interesting figure in French cinema.
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Films
1. The French Detective
Join Chief Inspector Verjeat in "The French Detective" as he embarks on a thrilling hunt for political justice. When a rival's volunteer meets a grisly end and a cop is killed, Verjeat suspects the councilman behind it all. With time running out before being transferred, Verjeat and his young detective, Lefévre, concoct a complex plan to delay their transfer. Will Verjeat uphold his values and bring the criminals to justice, or will his pursuit end in a dangerous transfer?
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IMDb Rating: 6.8
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TMDb Rating: 6.8
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Release Date: 1975-12-10
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Runtime: 87.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
2. The Woman from Nowhere
In this 1922 French drama, a middle-aged woman returns to her childhood home after two decades away. Scarred by life's disappointments, she reconnects with a young woman who shares her own history of leaving home. As past and present intersect, both women face decisions that could alter their paths forever.
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TMDb Rating: 5.625
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Release Date: 1922-07-26
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Runtime: 61.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
3. El Dorado
In Spain's historic Granada, a struggling dancer named Sibilla works to care for her sick child at the squalid El Dorado cabaret. When her father, Estiria, refuses help, Sibilla takes desperate measures, locking the forbidden lovers in a secret rendezvous within the Alhambra's ancient walls. Amid royal engagements and hidden passions, their actions set the city's social order into turmoil.
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TMDb Rating: 6.5
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Release Date: 1921-10-28
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Runtime: 98.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
4. Girls' Club
A French film from 1936, "Girls' Club" offers an intriguing look at a women-only hotel in New York City. It's a story about love, passion, and the complex lives of women living their own unique paths. Despite not receiving a US rating, this film provides an authentic glimpse into the experiences of working women and the relationships that develop when men are forbidden from certain spaces.
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IMDb Rating: 6.3
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TMDb Rating: 6.6
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Release Date: 1936-06-20
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Runtime: 81.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
5. Fièvre
In a French bar, sailor Militis encounters Sarah, the woman he once loved. Complicating matters is his recent marriage to an exotic caretaker from his illness. A tale of desires and unfulfilled promises unfolds as old feelings resurface.
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TMDb Rating: 5.4
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Release Date: 1921-01-01
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Runtime: 43.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
6. Forfaiture
Dive into a captivating tale of forbidden love and intrigue in the 1937 French film, "Forfaiture. " Join Denise Moret as she accompanies her husband Pierre to the exotic lands of Mongolia. After a disastrous night at the roulette table, Denise finds herself in the grip of debt and must call upon the help of the enigmatic and alluring Prince Lee-Lang. Watch as Denise rejects the Prince's seductive advances, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation with unexpected consequences.
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IMDb Rating: 6.1
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TMDb Rating: 6.6
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Release Date: 1937-11-24
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Runtime: 94.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
7. Comedy of Happiness
Embrace the whimsical charm of "Comedy of Happiness" (La Comédie du bonheur), a 1940 French comedy masterpiece. The film follows the eccentric journey of Monsieur Jourdain, a madman with a desire to share his wealth. His relatives, fearing the unpredictable, commit him to a mental institution. But Jourdain is as cunning as he is eccentric, escaping the confines of his hospital cell to embark on a mission to make everyone happy, excluding his unlucky heirs.
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IMDb Rating: 6.9
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TMDb Rating: 6.4
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Release Date: 1940-12-23
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Runtime: 108.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
8. The Flood
In a picturesque village on the Rhône River, young farmer Alban is set to marry Margot. Their happiness takes an unexpected turn when Monsieur Broc, a town hall employee, confesses his daughter's secret affection for Alban. In a fit of despair, she collapses, just as the river begins to rise ominously.
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TMDb Rating: 5.0
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Release Date: 1924-01-02
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Runtime: 77.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
9. Prometheus, Banker
This 1921 French short film tells the tale of a vampiric seductress who charms a banker and then parts ways with him once she's achieved her goals. Perfect for fans of vintage cinema and classic storytelling.
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TMDb Rating: 5.7
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Release Date: 1921-05-11
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Runtime: 15.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
10. Spanish Fiesta
This 1920 French film explores the emotional gap between a woman and a man during a Spanish festival. As traditional celebrations unfold, the story unveils intimate moments that reveal the complexities of their relationship.
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TMDb Rating: 6.0
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Release Date: 1920-03-31
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Runtime: 67.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
11. Ernoa's Way
In this 1921 French drama, a wealthy Basque peasant named Etchégor falls in love with the alluring American, Majesty Parnell. When her husband is about to be arrested for theft, he desperately seeks to create an alibi that will affect both their lives.
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TMDb Rating: 5.5
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Release Date: 1921-01-01
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Runtime: 51.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
12. Yamilé Under the Cedars
Embark on a captivating journey with "Yamilé Under the Cedars, " a 1939 French drama set in Lebanon. Follow the tale of a young, European-influenced Christian girl who falls for a visiting Muslim chief, only to face the consequences when her Christian fiancé retrieves her. This heart-wrenching story explores love, culture, and the challenges of navigating a world of different beliefs, under the watchful eye of ancient cedar trees.
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Release Date: 1939-06-01
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Runtime: 95.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
13. La Mode rêvée
This 1940 French film follows an American starlet who falls asleep in the Louvre while a guide lectures about Watteau's "Voyage à Cythère". In her dream, the painting's characters, including elegant ladies, escape and spread across Paris, visiting various fashion houses.
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Release Date: 1940-01-28
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
14. Heart of an Actress
In this 1924 French drama, an actress captures the attention of two men from very different walks of life. A successful patron of London's theater scene and a dedicated playwright both fall deeply in love with her, each bringing their own unique challenges to the situation. As desire takes center stage, their relationships test the boundaries of their emotions and principles.
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IMDb Rating: 7.2
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Release Date: 1924-10-07
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Runtime: 88.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
15. Antoinette Sabrier
In this 1927 French drama adapted from a Romain Coolus play, director Gaby Dulac explores the complex emotions of Eve Francis's independent woman caught between marriage and love. Using innovative cinematic techniques like slow motion and associative montage, the film offers a nuanced look at human intimacy and the struggles of unhappy relationships.
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Release Date: 1927-01-01
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Runtime: 66.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
16. Âmes de fous
In this 1918 French serial, a Marquis and his daughter Irene, the granddaughter of Marie Antoinette's lady companion, find themselves pursued by a Latin seductress, Lola, and her brother, Pedro. The story unfolds in a French chateau that has been haunted since the Revolution, making for a thrilling tale of romance and mystery.
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Release Date: 1918-10-26
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
17. Savage Brigade
In "Savage Brigade, " a Czarist general and hislieutenant find their personal conflict over the general's wife on hold as war approaches. Years later, their paths cross again, leading the general to question what truly matters in a life interrupted by duty and time.
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Release Date: 1939-04-26
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Runtime: 87.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
18. The King of the Sea
"The King of the Sea" (Le roi de la mer) is a 1917 French film released on October 21st. While we don't have many details about the plot, this short movie gives us a glimpse into French cinema from the early 20th century. It's a delightful piece of film history that showcases the work of filmmakers from that time period.
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Release Date: 1917-10-21
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Original Language: xx
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Origin Country: []
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Status: Released
19. Le silence
"Le silence, " a silent film released in 1920, invites viewers into a French narrative that transcends spoken words. This unique piece, born from an era before synchronized sound, demonstrates the enduring power of cinema to communicate stories through image and gesture alone.
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Release Date: 1920-09-24
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Runtime: 25.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
20. Le bonheur des autres
Directed by Albert Capellani in 1919, "Le bonheur des autres" offers a glimpse into French cinema from the early 20th century. This short film represents an important chapter in the history of French cinema but comes without additional details about its plot or characters.
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Release Date: 1919-01-01
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma
Dive into the rich history of French cinema with "Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma, " a two-season, 40-episode journey through the years. Produced by Claude-Jean Philippe and expertly narrated by Jean Rochefort, this captivating series takes viewers from the film industry's inception to the dawn of the 1960s. Don't miss your chance to experience the magical world of French cinema through the "Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma. "
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Original Name: Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma
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Languages: ["fr"]
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Episode Runtime: [26]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["FR"]
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Original Language: fr
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 1978-09-24
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Last Air Date: 1979-12-16
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Number of Seasons: 2
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Number of Episodes: 40
