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First, thoughts of death plague a married couple after the husband survives a near-fatal seizure. Seeking the counsel of two clerics who also happen to be their close friends, they begin an intriguing journey through challenging philosophical and spiritual territories. The affecting, symbolic drama from Alain Resnais "Love Unto Death" stars Sabine Azéma, Pierre Arditi. Next, director Resnais' film "Life Is a Bed of Roses" weaves together three stories of the whimsical, dramatic, and fantastic. Set in the Ardennes at the outset of World War I, the first tale tells of a count's plans to construct a utopian city; the second finds modern-day teachers seeking new truths while living in the count's old home; the third strand delves into a fantasy world as imagined by the school's students. Vittorio Gassman, Ruggero Raimondi, and Geraldine Chaplin star. 192 min. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English. In French with English subtitles.