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Robert Dorfmann
Robert Dorfmann (3 March 1912 – 11 August 1999) was a French film producer who worked from the 1950s to the 1970s. He is the father of French film producer Jacques Dorfmann. His notable films include Luis Buñuel's ''Tristana'' (1970), Jean-Pierre Melville's ''Le cercle rouge'' (1970), Jacques Tati's ''Trafic'' (1971) and '' Papillon'' (1973). He was awarded an Honorary César in 1978. He was involved with the French production and distribution company Les Films Corona. Selected filmography * ''Crossroads of Passion'' (1948) * '' Miquette'' (1950) * ''Without Leaving an Address'' (1951) * '' Matrimonial Agency'' (1952) * '' The House on the Dune'' (1952) * ''The Air of Paris'' (1954) * ''Virginie'' (1962) * ''The Bamboo Stroke'' (1963) * ''The Great Silence ''The Great Silence'' ( it, Il grande silenzio) is a 1968 revisionist Spaghetti Western film directed and co-written by Sergio Corbucci. An Italian-French co-production, the film stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Klaus K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its Metropolitan France, metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea; overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Due to its several coastal territories, France has the largest exclusive economic zone in the world. France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain in continental Europe, as well as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands, Suriname, and Brazil in the Americas via its overseas territories in French Guiana and Saint Martin (island), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossroads Of Passion
''Crossroads of Passion'' (French: ''Carrefour des passions'', Italian: ''Gli uomini sono nemici'') is a 1948 French-Italian drama film directed by Ettore Giannini and Henri Calef and starring Viviane Romance, Clément Duhour and Valentina Cortese.Palacio & Türschmann p.64 The film's sets were designed by the art director Guido Fiorini. Cast * Viviane Romance as Irène Dumesnil * Clément Duhour as Mario de Falla * Valentina Cortese as Maria Pilar * Gina Falckenberg as Hilde von Baldur * Fosco Giachetti as Toniani * Aroldo Tieri as Franciolini * Hans Hinrich as Fischer * Jean Wall as Jean Claes * Joop van Hulzen as Schmidt * Olinto Cristina as Dr. Slaceck * Sembt as Von Baldur * Wanda Capodaglio * Henri Charrett * Andrea Checchi * Riccardo Foti * Marcello Giorda * Folco Lulli * Silvana Mangano * Guido Notari * Nico Pepe Nico Pepe (19 January 1917 – 13 August 1987) was an Italian film actor. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1936 and 1981. Sele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1912 Births
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of the H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Film Producers
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The Great Silence
''The Great Silence'' ( it, Il grande silenzio) is a 1968 revisionist Spaghetti Western film directed and co-written by Sergio Corbucci. An Italian-French co-production, the film stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Klaus Kinski, Vonetta McGee (in her film début) and Frank Wolff, with Luigi Pistilli, Mario Brega, Marisa Merlini and Carlo D'Angelo in supporting roles. Conceived by Corbucci as a politically-charged allegory inspired by the deaths of Che Guevara and Malcolm X, the film's plot takes place in Utah prior to the Great Blizzard of 1899. It pits a mute gunslinger (Trintignant), fighting in the defence of a group of outlaws and a vengeful young widow (McGee), against a group of ruthless bounty killers led by "Loco" (Kinski) and the corrupt banker Henry Pollicut (Pistilli). Unlike most films of the genre, which were filmed in the Almería province of Spain to double for areas such as Texas and Mexico, ''The Great Silence'' was primarily filmed on location in the Italian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bamboo Stroke
''The Bamboo Stroke'' (French: ''Le coup de bambou'') is a 1963 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring François Périer, Micheline Presle and Jean Richard.Quinlan p.385 The title is a French expression for something that is painfully expensive. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. Synopsis Following the sale of her bistro, a young woman leaves the money from the transaction in a taxi. In order to avoid her husband's reproaches, she feigns amnesia. Cast * François Périer as Léon Brissac * Micheline Presle as Angèle Brissac * Jean Richard as Albert * Noël Roquevert as Dr. Séverin * Jacques Dufilho as Le chauffeur de taxi * Jean Lefebvre as L'auvergnat * Paul Bisciglia * Jacques Dynam * Claudie Laurence * Sophie Mallet * Lucienne Marchand * Dominique Zardi * Léon Zitrone Léon Zitrone (25 November 1914 – 25 November 1995) was a Russian-born French journalist and television presenter. Biography Zitrone was bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginie (film)
''Virginie'' is a 1962 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Roger Pierre, Jean-Marc Thibault and Michèle Girardon.Mattei p.311 Synopsis Two friends, a journalist and a scientist, plan to sail to Argentina for an expedition of discovery, but their plans are thrown into confusion when they rescue two attractive women. Cast * Roger Pierre as Pierre * Jean-Marc Thibault as Olivier * Michèle Girardon as Betty * Mireille Darc Mireille Darc (; 15 May 1938 – 28 August 2017) was a French model and actress. She appeared as a lead character in Jean-Luc Godard's 1967 film '' Weekend''. Darc was a Knight of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the National Order of Me ... as Brigitte References Bibliography * Jean-Pierre Mattei. ''La Corse, les Corses et le cinéma: cinquante ans de cinéma parlant, 1929–1980, Volume 2''. A. Piazzola, 2008. External links * 1962 films French comedy films 1962 comedy films 1960s French-language films Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Air Of Paris
''The Air of Paris'' (French: ''L'air de Paris'') is a 1954 French-Italian drama film directed by Marcel Carné and starring Jean Gabin, Arletty and Roland Lesaffre. Gabin won the Volpi Cup at the 1954 Venice International Film Festival. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris with sets designed by the art director Paul Bertrand. Synopsis An aging former boxer who now runs a training gym with his wife is on the prowl to find a young talent and take him to the top. He is in the process of doing so, but his wife wants him to retire. The young boxer's indecisiveness and weakness for women make him a difficult training prospect. Cast *Jean Gabin as Victor Le Garrec *Arletty as Blanche Le Garrec * Roland Lesaffre as André Ménard * Marie Daems as Corinne * Folco Lulli as Angelo Posi * Maria-Pia Casilio as Maria Posi * Ave Ninchi as Angela Posi * Jean Parédès as Jean-Marc * Simone Paris as Chantal * Maurice Sarfati as Jojo References Bibliography * Edward Baron Tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The House On The Dune (1952 Film)
''The House on the Dune'' (French: ''La maison dans la dune'') is a 1952 French drama film directed by Georges Lampin and starring Ginette Leclerc, Jean Chevrier and Roger Pigaut.Rège p.605 It was a remake of the 1934 film of the same title, which was in turn based on the 1932 novel '' The House on the Dune'' by Maxence Van Der Meersch Maxence Van der Meersch (4 May 1907 – 14 January 1951) was a French Flemish writer. Life Maxence, of delicate health, came from a relatively well off family — his father was an accountant. On 27 October 1918, he lost his sister, Sarah, who w .... The film's sets were designed by Maurice Colasson. Cast References Bibliography * Philippe Rège. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1952 films 1952 drama films French drama films 1950s French-language films Films directed by Georges Lampin Remakes of French films French black-and-white films 1950s French films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matrimonial Agency (1952 Film)
''Matrimonial Agency'' (French: ''Agence matrimoniale'') is a 1952 French comedy drama film directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, written by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, and starring Bernard Blier and Louis de Funès.The A to Z of French Cinema p.241 The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Douy. Plot An average man inherits a marriage agency. He isn't prepared in any way to deal with this situation but step by step he lives up to the expectations. Partial cast *Bernard Blier as Noël Pailleret (the modest bank clerk) *Louis de Funès as Monsieur Charles *Michèle Alfa as Gilberte Jolivet *Julien Carette as Jérôme *Jean-Pierre Grenier as Jacques *Yolande Laffon as Madame Pailleret (Noël's mother) *Anne Campion as Viviane Galey *Marcelle Praince as Madame Martin *Pierre Mondy Pierre is a masculine given name. It is a French form of the name Peter. Pierre originally meant "rock" or "stone" in French (derived from the Greek word πέτρος (''petros'') meaning "stone, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Without Leaving An Address
''Without Leaving an Address'' (french: ...Sans laisser d'adresse) is a 1951 French comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois. At the 1st Berlin International Film Festival it won the Golden Bear (Comedies) award. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Max Douy and Serge Piménoff. Plot Thérèse has a child but the father left her without leaving an address. She hires taxi driver Émile to find her lover in Paris. Cast * Bernard Blier as Émile Gauthier * Danièle Delorme as Thérèse Ravenaz * Pierre Trabaud as Gaston * Arlette Marchal as Madame Forestier * Pierre Mondy as Forestier's friend * Juliette Gréco as the singer * Paul Ville as Victor (the agitated driver) * Yvette Etiévant as Adrienne Gauthier (Émile's wife) * Sophie Leclair as Raymonde (Gaston's girl-friend) * Gérard Oury as a journalist * France Roche as Catherine * Julien Carette as the craftsman * Colette Régis as a difficult female customer * Sylvain as a difficult customer * Christi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miquette (1950 Film)
''Miquette'' (French: ''Miquette et sa mère'') is a 1950 French comedy film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and starring Louis Jouvet, Bourvil and Saturnin Fabre. The film was an adaptation of the play ''Miquette et sa mere'' by Robert de Flers and Gaston Arman de Caillavet, which had previously been adapted into 1934 and 1940 films. The film is set around the turn-of-the century. It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Georges Wakhevitch. Clouzot was reluctant to make the film, but was contractually obliged to. It was not a commercial or critical success.Lloyd p.64 Partial cast * Louis Jouvet as Monchablon * Bourvil as Urbain de la Tour-Mirande * Saturnin Fabre as Le marquis * Danièle Delorme as Miquette * Mireille Perrey as Madame veuve Hermine Grandier * Pauline Carton as Perrine * Jeanne Fusier-Gir as Mademoiselle Poche * Madeleine Suffel as Noémie * Maurice Schutz as Panouillard * Pierre Olaf as Le jeune ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
