Pierre Salvadori (born 8 November 1964) is a French film director from Santo-Pietro-di-Venaco, known for works on romantic comedies such as '' Hors de prix'' (2006).

Life and career

In 1989 Salvadori wrote his first screenplay, which would then become the hit film ' (''Wild Target''), which he directed in 1993. The film garnered the young director a César nomination for Best First Work, though he had already tested his directorial capabilities the year before with the short film ''Ménage''. ''Cible émouvante'' was remade in London by

Jonathan Lynn Jonathan Lynn (born 3 April 1943) is an English stage and film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is known for directing the comedy films such as '' Clue'', '' Nuns on the Run'', ''My Cousin Vinny'', and '' The Whole Nine Yards''. He als ...

as ''

Wild Target ''Wild Target'' is a 2010 black comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint, Eileen Atkins, Martin Freeman, and Rupert Everett.

'' (2009) In 1995, Salvadori began working with

Marie Trintignant Marie Trintignant (; 21 January 1962 – 1 August 2003) was a French film and stage actress. She appeared in over 30 movies during the span of her 36-year career. Her family was deeply involved in France's film industry, as her father was an acto ...

and

Guillaume Depardieu Guillaume Jean Maxime Antoine Depardieu (7 April 1971 – 13 October 2008) was a French actor, winner of a César Award, and the oldest child of Gérard Depardieu. Early life Depardieu was the son of actor Gérard Depardieu and his first wife, a ...

, whom he cast in the highly successful films ''The Apprentices'' and ''

Comme elle respire ''White Lies'' (original title: ''...Comme elle respire'' (''La Menteuse est amoureuse'')) is a French comedy film directed by Pierre Salvadori, released in 1998. Synopsis Is mythomania an evil trait, or a sickness? Jeanne, played by Marie Tri ...

''. And in 2000, Salvadori switched gears from comedy to the dark thriller ''The Sandmen''.

Filmography

Director

*'' The Trouble With You'' (2018) *''

In the Courtyard ''In the Courtyard'' (french: Dans la cour) is a 2014 French comedy-drama film written and directed by Pierre Salvadori and starring Catherine Deneuve and Gustave Kervern. The film premiered at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival on 11 Feb ...

'' (2014) *''

De vrais mensonges ''De vrais mensonges'' is a 2010 French comedy-romance film starring Audrey Tautou and directed by Pierre Salvadori. The screenplay was written by Salvadori and Benoît Graffin. It was distributed in English-speaking countries under the titles ...

'' (2010) *'' Priceless'' (2006) *'' After You...'' (2003) *''

The Sandmen The Sandmen is a Danish rock band that was formed in Copenhagen in 1985. The band broke up in 1995, but was reunited in 2003 on the occasion of the release of the compilation album ''Beauties and Beasts''. In 2006 they revived releasing their stud ...

'' (2000) Longer version for Cinemas of "Le détour" *'' Le détour'' (2000) TV *''

'' (1998) *'' L'@mour est à réinventer (1996) TV 1 Episode *''

Les apprentis ''The Apprentices'' (french: Les Apprentis) is a 1995 French comedy film directed by Pierre Salvadori. Selected Cast * François Cluzet François Cluzet (born 21 September 1955) is a French film and theatre actor. Cluzet has collaborated wit ...

'' (1995) *' (1993)

Actor

*''Tu vas rire, mais je te quitte'' (2005) *''White Lies'' (1998) *''La femme du cosmonaute'' (1998) *''

The Banned Woman ''The Banned Woman'' (french: La Femme défendue) is a 1997 French drama film directed by Philippe Harel. It was entered into the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Isabelle Carré – Elle (Muriel) * Philippe Harel – Moi (François) * Nat ...

'' (1997) *''L'histoire du garçon qui voulait qu'on l'embrasse '' (1994)

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