Barbet Schroeder Movies

A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.

The story of the persecution of homosexuals and intellectuals in Cuba under Fidel Castro's dictatorship, from the beginning of the Cuban Revolution...

Two intertwined families who have made half a century of cinema. La Grande Bouffe, We won’t grow old together, Tchao Pantin, Apocalypse Now,...

Essay on the history of Los Angeles

Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching...

An homage to Greek tragedy.

Short film that examines the different types of ceremonial make-up worn by the Mapuga tribe.

In a busy, noisy neighborhood, a frustrated young wife in a failing marriage is offered her freedom by her indifferent husband, but has second...

Short film on the ceremony of ‘Sing Sing’ practised by Papua New Guinea’s tribes.

Ricardo and Painting is Barbet Schroeder's portrait of his friend the painter Ricardo Cavallo, who devoted his life to painting. From Buenos Aires to...

On his way to his rendez-vous, a man starts attacking people.

An incident with his neighbor sends director Barbet Schroeder on a quest for inner peace.

Three young cinephiles follow Jean Douchet, question his friends and former students. This documentary reveals the man and his critical philosophy, a...

Short film about the Mapuga tribe’s feast of pigs with sweet potatoes.

Some fascinating insight into the making of Barbet Schroeder's cult classic 'More' (1969)