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Jean Rabier
Jean Rabier (16 March 1927 – 15 February 2016) was a French cinematographer who frequently worked with director Claude Chabrol. He had almost 70 film credits spanning a career from 1961–1991. He died on 15 February 2016 at the age of 88. Selected filmography * ''Madame Bovary'' (1991) * '' Dr. M'' (1990) * '' Jours tranquilles à Clichy'' (''Quiet Days in Clichy'') (1990) * ''Une affaire de femmes'' (''Story of Women'') (1988) * '' Le Cri du hibou'' (''The Cry of the Owl'') (1987) * ''Masques'' (''Masks'') (1987) * ''Inspecteur Lavardin'' (1986) * ''Poulet au vinaigre'' (''Chicken with Vinegar'') (1985) * ''Les Fantômes du chapelier'' (''The Hatters's Ghost'') (1982) * '' Le Cheval d'orgueil'' (''The Proud Ones'' / ''The Horse of Pride'') (1980) * ''Violette Nozière'' (''Violette'') (1978) * '' Les Liens de sang'' (''Blood Relatives'') (1978) * '' Alice ou la dernière fugue'' (''Alice'' / ''Alice or The Last Escapade'') (1977) * '' Folies bourgeoises'' (''The Twist'') (1976 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montfort-l'Amaury
Montfort-l'Amaury () is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region, north central France. It is located north of Rambouillet. The name comes from Amaury I de Montfort, the first ''seigneur'' (lord) of Montfort. Geography Montfort-l'Amaury lies north of the Rambouillet Forest. It is located at the foot of low hills, at about 130 m above sea level. History King Robert II built a castle in 996 in the hills of Montfort. Montfort-l'Amaury was the stronghold of the Montfort family from the start of the 11th century. Amaury I built the ramparts. The Comté de Montfort was related to the Duchy of Brittany following the marriage of Yolande de Dreux-Montfort with Arthur of Brittany in 1294. It returned to the crown of France when Brittany became a part of France under Francis I. The castle was destroyed by the English during the Hundred Years' War. Sites of interest *Ruins of the castle * Maison de Maurice Ravel, which is now a museu. Maurice Ravel lived ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Twist (1976 Film)
''The Twist'' is a 1976 film co-written and directed by Claude Chabrol. Its title in French is ''Folies bourgeoises'' (literally - bourgeois madness). Plot The film follows a bored, upper class group of Parisians who embark on a series of affairs with each other. Principal cast Critical reception Glenn Davidson of Turner Classic Movies: Michael Barrett of PopMatters ''PopMatters'' is an international online magazine of cultural criticism that covers aspects of popular culture. ''PopMatters'' publishes reviews, interviews, and essays on cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, fi ...: References External links * * 1976 films 1970s sex comedy films Adultery in films Films about writers Films based on French novels Films directed by Claude Chabrol Films scored by Manuel De Sica Films shot in Paris Italian sex comedy films West German films French sex comedy films English-language French films English-language German films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Biches (1968 Film)
''Les Biches'' ( en, The Does) is a 1968 drama film directed by Claude Chabrol. It depicts a tortured love triangle between characters portrayed by Stéphane Audran and Jacqueline Sassard; Jean-Louis Trintignant also stars. Audran won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 18th Berlin International Film Festival. The film had a total of 627,164 admissions in France. While the film does not acknowledge any literary sources, ''Les Biches'' is loosely based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel ''The Talented Mr. Ripley'', with the main characters' genders being switched. Chabrol's screenwriter Paul Gégauff had previously adapted the novel into ''Purple Noon'' in 1960. Plot On the Pont des Arts in Paris, a rich and beautiful woman, Frédérique, picks up a penniless female street artist called Why. Frédérique seduces Why and takes her to her villa in Saint Tropez. The villa is occupied by two gay friends of Frédérique, Robegue and Riasis. At a party, Why meets an architect, Paul T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Unfaithful Wife
''The Unfaithful Wife'' (french: La Femme infidèle) is a 1969 French crime thriller film directed by Claude Chabrol. The film had a total of 682,295 admissions in France. Plot Insurer Charles Desvallées lives in a beautiful house in the countryside near Paris with his wife Hélène and their young son. He works in the city in a leisurely job, often drinking and smoking. His wife often goes to Paris for shopping, beauty treatments and cinema sessions. By accident he discovers she was not at the hairdresser when she was meant to be. He gradually grows more suspicious about the way she employs her time and asks a private investigator to follow her. The embarrassed detective duly reports that his wife sees a writer called Victor Pégala, at his home in Neuilly-sur-Seine, several times a week. Hélène appears in bed with Pégala, exchanging titbits about their respective lives. The writer is divorced with two children. On a day his wife is busy hosting a birthday party for their s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Man Must Die
''This Man Must Die'' (french: Que la bête meure), American title ''The Beast Must Die'', is a 1969 French films of 1969, French and Cinema of Italy, Italian Psychological thriller, psychological thriller film directed by Claude Chabrol. The story is based on the 1938 novel ''The Beast Must Die (novel), The Beast Must Die'' by Cecil Day-Lewis, writing as Nicholas Blake. A widower, obsessed with revenge after his only son is killed in a hit-and-run incident, tracks down and seduces the driver's mistress who was in the car at the time but his efforts to kill the driver misfire. The film had a total of 1,092,910 admissions in France. Plot A sports car races through the countryside. A young woman is in the passenger seat. It enters a small village at high speed. It hits Charles Thénier's young son, who is returning from the beach, and drives on without stopping. Charles vows to have his revenge, keeping a journal of his thoughts. The police investigation is fruitless. Charles thin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Butcher (1970 Film)
''Le Boucher'' ( en, The Butcher) is a 1970 French psychological thriller film written and directed by Claude Chabrol. Set in the village of Trémolat on the river Dordogne, it tells the story of a deeply troubled butcher (Jean Yanne) who falls in love with the head teacher of the school (Stéphane Audran) but she, though happy to be a close friend, refuses a physical relationship. The film had a total of 1,148,554 admissions in France. Plot At the wedding of the assistant teacher of the village school, the head teacher is placed next to the butcher. She is Hélène, close to age 30 and single, who gets happily tipsy. He is Popaul who, after 15 years in the army, has just come home to take over the family shop and falls instantly for his attractive neighbour. Over the next few weeks they see more of each other, sharing meals, going to the cinema, and exchanging little presents. She says she is no prude, but after an unhappy affair does not want him to touch her. He says he joined t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Breach (1970 Film)
''The Breach'' (french: "La Rupture") is a 1970 film written and directed by Claude Chabrol, based on the novel ''The Balloon Man'' by Charlotte Armstrong. The film was also known as ''The Breakup'' at times in its release in the United States. The film had a total of 927,678 admissions in France. Plot Hélène Régnier's ( Audran) mentally ill husband Charles ( Drouot) injures their son, Michel, in a violent rage. Hélène beats Charles to the floor with a frying pan, flees and starts divorce proceedings. Charles moves back in with his wealthy and manipulative parents, who never approved of his marriage and are determined to secure custody of Michel. While the boy is recovering in a local hospital, Hélène moves to a boarding house nearby. The Régniers hire Paul Thomas (Cassel), an impoverished family acquaintance, to find damaging material on Hélène to help them secure custody. Paul moves into the boarding house and, with the help of his girlfriend Sonia ( Rouvel), plots ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold Sweat (1970 Film)
''Cold Sweat'' is a 1970 French-Italian international co-production starring Charles Bronson and directed by Terence Young. It is based on the 1959 novel ''Ride the Nightmare'' by Richard Matheson. It was filmed in and around Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Plot An American (Charles Bronson) living in France must face his past when his wife and daughter are kidnapped by former fellow convicts turned narco-dealers he once double-crossed. Cast Production The film was known for an extended car chase with an Opel Commodore The Opel Commodore is an executive car (E-segment) produced by Opel from 1967 to 1982. It is the six-cylinder variant of the Rekord with styling differences. The Commodore nameplate was used by Opel from 1967 to 1982. However, its nameplate/lin ... GS/E I6 involving the Bronson character's attempt to get a doctor to a wounded drug dealer in exchange for his wife. Actress Liv Ullmann complained in an interview that Charles Bronson was rude to her and her daughter during the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Before Nightfall
''Just Before Nightfall'' (french: Juste avant la nuit) is a 1971 crime drama film written and directed by Claude Chabrol, based on the 1951 novel ''The Thin Line'' by Edward Atiyah. Audran won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role at the 27th British Academy Film Awards. Plot Charles Masson ( Bouquet), an advertising account executive, is having an affair with Laura (Douking), the wife of his best friend, world-renowned architect François Tellier ( Périer). Their sex life consists of sadomasochistic behavior, and in one of their heated sessions, Charles accidentally strangles Laura. Completely confused, Charles leaves the borrowed apartment in Paris and runs into François at a nearby bistro. The two drive back together to Versailles, where they have beautiful adjoining houses designed by François. The owner of the apartment had seen Laura and Charles together two months earlier, but she does not tell the police because of François. Even though th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Days' Wonder (film)
''Ten Days' Wonder'' (french: La Décade prodigieuse) is a 1971 French mystery film, murder-mystery film directed by Claude Chabrol and starring Michel Piccoli, Anthony Perkins, and Orson Welles. It is based on the novel ''Ten Days' Wonder'' by Ellery Queen. It follows the same story of the novel with the exception of detective Ellery Queen being changed to Paul Regis (Michel Piccoli). It was the fourth film that Welles and Perkins appeared in together since ''The Trial (1962 film), The Trial'' in 1962. Cast *Anthony Perkins as Charles Van Horn *Michel Piccoli as Paul Regis *Marlène Jobert as Helene Van Horn *Orson Welles as Theo Van Horn *Tsilla Chelton as Theo's mother *Guido Alberti as Ludovic *Ermanno Casanova as One-Eyed Old Man *Mathilde Ceccarelli as Receptionist References External links * 1971 films 1971 crime drama films Films directed by Claude Chabrol French crime drama films Italian crime drama films 1970s mystery drama films Films with screenplays by Paul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wedding In Blood
''Wedding in Blood'', also known as ''Red Wedding'' in the UK (french: Les Noces rouges) is a 1973 French crime drama film directed by Claude Chabrol. It was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival. Plot In a small French town, filmed in Valençay, the deputy mayor Pierre is having an affair of snatched meetings with Lucienne, the mayor's wife. So that they can be together more often, Pierre poisons his sickly wife without anybody suspecting and Lucienne then starts visiting his house at night. Her husband Paul, aware of what's happening, blackmails Pierre into supporting a dubious land deal. To escape this, the two lovers decide to get rid of Paul, who they kill on a lonely road and set fire to the car. Under orders from Paris, the police treat it as an accident, until they receive a letter from Lucienne's teenage daughter who may have deduced the whole story, but claims she just wants her mother cleared of suspicion. When arrested, the guilty couple do not deny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nada (1974 Film)
''Nada'' (known as ''The Nada Gang'' in the USA.) is a Franco-Italian political thriller film directed by Claude Chabrol released in 1974 and adapted from the crime novel ''Nada'' by Jean-Patrick Manchette.''Nada'' at Inspired by the , the film has been described as a . - Synopsis The |