
Gerard Diefenthal
Visual Effects
Biography
Gerard Diefenthal (born August 14, 1966) is a French film director and visual storyteller, born in Germany. He is the founder and creative force behind Majestic XII Srl, an independent studio known for atmospheric, genre-driven productions. Diefenthal's signature style blends European gothic aesthetics with modern cinematic techniques, especially within the supernatural and horror genres. His current project, Darkside Witches II, explores witchcraft mythology and female power through a darkly poetic lens, set in the haunting landscapes of Scotland. As a director, Diefenthal is recognized for his meticulous visual worldbuilding, practical effects, and his psychological approach to storytelling.
Known For

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
No Time to Die

In Marseilles a skilled pizza delivery boy Daniel who drives a scooter finally has his dreams come true. He gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers, so he doesn't lose his license and his dream job.
Taxi

The Queen of Selvascura risks everything to be a mother; the King of Roccaforte falls in love with the voice of a mysterious girl; the King of Altomonte becomes obsessed with a flea and neglects his daughter.
Tale of Tales

A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
Crying Freeman

Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
Dogman

In 1589, six innocent women were accused from the inquisition of witchery in the small ligurian mountain.
Darkside Witches

Father Gabriel's team were slaughtered l by Pazuzu and its demons, the village is cursed, and Gabriel himself captured in the underworld. Lucrezia, the strongest of the black witches, is on her way to Rome to destroy the Vatican.
Darkside Witches II

The delicate story of the friendship between a man and a piglet, taking place in contemporary Bulgaria.