Cosma, Vladimir

Le placard ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in French and held by 514 libraries worldwide
François Pignon, a very bland sort of man who works as an accountant in a condom factory, is about to be fired. His new neighbour comes up with an idea to prevent such a thing from happening: he creates photos and then spreads the rumor that François is gay so that the factory management might be afraid they'll be sued for sexual discrimination. Of course, nothing happens as it should, but the changes in François Pignon's life-- and other people's too - is drastic!

Le dîner de cons ( Visual )
7 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in French and held by 464 libraries worldwide
Pierre and his snobbish friends have a standing date for dinner. Every week, they compete to see who can bring the biggest idiot to the party.

La gloire de mon père ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2002 in French and held by 445 libraries worldwide
The enchanting story of Marcel Pagnol's childhood in the south of France, and a very special summer when he was 11 years old. In the countryside of Provence he fell under the spell of the rugged hills, made new friends and strengthened the unique bond with his father.

La château de ma mère ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2002 in French and held by 354 libraries worldwide
Sequel to La gloire de mon père, the story continues of Marcel Pagnol's childhood holidays in Provence. During a Christmas in the region Marcel's affection for the area deepens and he also learns to love and appreciate his mother's true nature.

Diva ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in French and held by 283 libraries worldwide
Cynthia Hawkins is the operatic superstar whose refusal to make a recording frustrates her adoring public. A young fan named Jules makes a secret tape and is stalked by thugs who plan to blackmail the diva. Jules also accidentally acquires a tape which tells of a top mobster's role in an international sex and drug ring. Two hired killers are out to get the tape.

Diva ( Visual )
17 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 193 libraries worldwide
Jules, a young mail courier, is an impassioned fan of Cynthia Hawkins, a legendary, and determinedly unrecorded opera star. He smuggles a tape recorder into a performance and tapes her singing. At the same time, a prostitute hides a tape recording that details the career of a French mobster in Jules' delivery bag. Dizzying chases and bizaare plot twists follow, as Jules is pursued through Paris, aided by his two eccentric friends, Gorodish and his Vietnamese mistress, Alba.

Le bal ( Visual )
12 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in French and No Linguistic content and held by 139 libraries worldwide
Presents an ensemble cast set in a Parisian dance hall where stories are communicated with dance and music throughout five decades of French history. The film is done in pantomime, without dialogue. The music and dance illustrate key moments in French social history.

Diva original soundtrack recording by Vladimir Cosma ( Recording )
17 editions published between 1981 and 2001 in 4 languages and held by 128 libraries worldwide

La Boum ( Visual )
7 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in French and held by 100 libraries worldwide
Comedy about teenagers coming of age and adults facing midlife crisis.

The closet ( Visual )
7 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in French and German and held by 92 libraries worldwide
François Pignon, a very bland sort of man who works as an accountant in a condom factory, is about to be fired. His new neighbour comes up with an idea to prevent such a thing from happening: he creates photos and then spreads the rumor that François is gay so that the factory management might be afraid they'll be sued for sexual discrimination. Of course, nothing happens as it should, but the changes in François Pignon's life - and other people's too - is drastic!