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Paul Michel Audiard (; 15 May 1920 – 27 July 1985) was a French
screenwriter A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. ...
and
film director A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, p ...
, known for his witty, irreverent and slang-laden dialogues which made him a prominent figure on the French cultural scene of the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of French film director
Jacques Audiard Jacques Audiard (; born 30 April 1952) is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is the son of Michel Audiard, also a film director and screenwriter. He has won both the César Award for Best Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Fi ...
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Screenwriting filmography


1940s–1950s

*1949 : ** '' Mission à Tanger'', directed by
André Hunebelle André Hunebelle (1 September 1896 – 27 November 1985) was a French maître verrier (master glassmaker) and film director. Master Glass Artist After attending polytechnic school for mathematics, he became a decorator, a designer, and then a mas ...
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On n'aime qu'une fois On, on, or ON may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * On (band), a solo project of Ken Andrews * ''On'' (EP), a 1993 EP by Aphex Twin * ''On'' (Echobelly album), 1995 * ''On'' (Gary Glitter album), 2001 * ''On'' (Imperial Teen album), 200 ...
'', directed by
Jean Stelli Jean Stelli (6 December 1894 in Lille – 2 February 1975 in Grasse) was a French screenwriter and film director. Selected filmography * ''The Hurricane on the Mountain'' (1922) * ''Gibraltar'' (1938) * ''Cristobal's Gold'' (1940) * '' The Blue V ...
*1950 : ** ''
Brune ou blonde Guillaume Marie-Anne Brune, 1st Count Brune (, 13 March 1764 – 2 August 1815) was a French military commander, Marshal of the Empire, and political figure who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Early life Bru ...
'', directed by
Jacques Garcia Jacques Garcia, (born 25 September 1947) is a French architect, interior designer and garden designer, best known for his contemporary interiors of Paris hotels and restaurants. Biography Born in 1947, Jacques Garcia showed a talent for drawing ...
** '' Beware of Blondes'', directed by
André Hunebelle André Hunebelle (1 September 1896 – 27 November 1985) was a French maître verrier (master glassmaker) and film director. Master Glass Artist After attending polytechnic school for mathematics, he became a decorator, a designer, and then a mas ...
*1951 : ** '' Vedettes sans maquillage'', directed by Jacques Guillon ** ''
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'', directed by
Guy Lefranc Guy Lefranc (21 October 1919 - 1 February 1994) was a French director Director may refer to: Literature * ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine * ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker * ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 ...
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Le Passe-muraille ''The passer-through-walls'' (french: Le Passe-muraille), translated as ''The Man Who Walked through Walls'', ''The Walker-through-Walls'' or ''The Man who Could Walk through Walls'', is a short story published by Marcel Aymé in 1941.Michel Lecu ...
'', directed by Jean Boyer ** '' Darling Caroline'', directed by
Richard Pottier Richard Pottier (6 June 1906, Graz – 2 November 1994, Le Plessis-Bouchard) was an Austrian-born French film director. He was born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire as Ernst Deutsch. Selected filmography * ''A Rare Bird'' (1935) * ''Fanfare of Love' ...
** ''
Ma femme est formidable ''My Wife Is Formidable'' (French: ''Ma femme est formidable'') is a 1951 French comedy film directed by André Hunebelle and starring Fernand Gravey, Sophie Desmarets and Simone Valère.Rège p.43 It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Par ...
'' (''uncredited''), directed by
André Hunebelle André Hunebelle (1 September 1896 – 27 November 1985) was a French maître verrier (master glassmaker) and film director. Master Glass Artist After attending polytechnic school for mathematics, he became a decorator, a designer, and then a mas ...
** ''
Massacre en dentelles ''Massacre in Lace'' (French: ''Massacre en dentelles'') is a 1952 French comedy crime film directed by André Hunebelle and starring Raymond Rouleau, Anne Vernon and Tilda Thamar. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's se ...
'', directed by
André Hunebelle André Hunebelle (1 September 1896 – 27 November 1985) was a French maître verrier (master glassmaker) and film director. Master Glass Artist After attending polytechnic school for mathematics, he became a decorator, a designer, and then a mas ...
** ''
L'Homme de ma vie ''The Man in My Life'' (French: ''L' Homme de ma vie'', Italian: ''L'uomo della mia vita'') is a 1952 French-Italian drama film directed by Guy Lefranc and starring Madeleine Robinson, Jeanne Moreau and Jane Marken. It was made at the Cineci ...
'', directed by
Guy Lefranc Guy Lefranc (21 October 1919 - 1 February 1994) was a French director Director may refer to: Literature * ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine * ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker * ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 ...
** ''
Bim le petit âne ''Bim'' is a 1974 Trinidad and Tobago film written by Raoul Pantin and directed by Hugh A. Robertson. It was described by Bruce Paddington as "one of the most important films to be produced in Trinidad and Tobago and... one of the classics of Ca ...
'', directed by
Albert Lamorisse Albert Lamorisse (; 13 January 1922 – 2 June 1970) was a French filmmaker, film producer, and writer of award-winning short films which he began making in the late 1940s. He also invented the strategic board game ''Risk'' in 1957. Life Lamor ...
*1952 : **''
Adorables Créatures ''Adorable Creatures'' (french: Adorables créatures, it, Quando le donne amano) is a 1952 romantic comedy film directed by Christian-Jaque. A French-Italian co-production, it stars Daniel Gélin, Antonella Lualdi, Danielle Darrieux and Martine ...
'' (''uncredited''), directed by
Christian-Jaque Christian-Jaque (byname of Christian Maudet; 4 September 1904 Р8 July 1994) was a French filmmaker. From 1954 to 1959, he was married to actress Martine Carol, who starred in several of his films, including ''Lucr̬ce Borgia'' (1953), '' ...
** ''
Pour vous, mesdames Pour may refer to these people: * Kour Pour (born 1987), British artist of part-Iranian descent * Mehdi Niyayesh Pour (born 1992), Iranian footballer * Mojtaba Mobini Pour (born 1991), Iranian footballer * Pouya Jalili Pour (born 1976), Iranian si ...
'' (''uncredited''), directed by
Jacques Garcia Jacques Garcia, (born 25 September 1947) is a French architect, interior designer and garden designer, best known for his contemporary interiors of Paris hotels and restaurants. Biography Born in 1947, Jacques Garcia showed a talent for drawing ...
** ''
Elle et moi ''She and Me'' (french: Elle et moi) is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Guy Lefranc from a screenplay by Michel Audiard and , based on Duché's 1952 novel ''Elle et lui''. It stars François Périer and Dany Robin, with Jacqueline Gauthier, ...
'', directed by
Guy Lefranc Guy Lefranc (21 October 1919 - 1 February 1994) was a French director Director may refer to: Literature * ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine * ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker * ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 ...
** '' Le Feu quelque part'', directed by
Pierre Foucaud Pierre Foucaud (1908–1976) was a French screenwriter and film director. He wrote a number of screenplays for the director André Hunebelle.Rège p.313 Selected filmography * '' Quay of Blondes'' (1954) * ''Mademoiselle Strip-tease'' (''Stript ...
(Court-métrage) ** '' Le Duel à travers les âges'', directed by
Pierre Foucaud Pierre Foucaud (1908–1976) was a French screenwriter and film director. He wrote a number of screenplays for the director André Hunebelle.Rège p.313 Selected filmography * '' Quay of Blondes'' (1954) * ''Mademoiselle Strip-tease'' (''Stript ...
(Court-métrage) *1953 : ** '' Les Dents longues'', directed by
Daniel Gélin Daniel Yves Alfred Gélin (19 May 1921 – 29 November 2002) was a French film and television actor. Early life Gélin was born in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, the son of Yvonne (née Le Méner) and Alfred Ernest Joseph Gélin. When he was ten, ...
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Les Trois Mousquetaires ''Les Trois Mousquetaires'' (The Three Musketeers) is a 1921 French silent adventure film serial directed by Henri Diamant-Berger based on the 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Plot summary Cast * Aimé Simon-Girard ... d'Artagnan * ...
'', directed by
André Hunebelle André Hunebelle (1 September 1896 – 27 November 1985) was a French maître verrier (master glassmaker) and film director. Master Glass Artist After attending polytechnic school for mathematics, he became a decorator, a designer, and then a mas ...
** ''
The Most Wanted Man The Most Wanted Man or ''Public Enemy Number One'' (french: L'ennemi public n° 1, it, Il nemico pubblico n° 1) is a 1953 French-Italian comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil and starring Fernandel, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Louis Seigner.Higbee & Leah ...
'', directed by
Henri Verneuil Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno International Fi ...
*1954 : ** ''
Destinées ''Daughters of Destiny'' (UK title: ''Love, Soldiers and Women'', French title: ''Destinées'' and Italian title: ''Destini di donne'') is a 1954 Franco-Italian co-production motion picture comedy drama directed by Marcello Pagliero, Jean Delanno ...
'' (''uncredited''), directed by
Christian-Jaque Christian-Jaque (byname of Christian Maudet; 4 September 1904 Р8 July 1994) was a French filmmaker. From 1954 to 1959, he was married to actress Martine Carol, who starred in several of his films, including ''Lucr̬ce Borgia'' (1953), '' ...
,
Jean Delannoy Jean Delannoy (12 January 1908 – 18 June 2008) was a French actor, film editor, screenwriter and film director. Biography Although Delannoy was born in a Paris suburb, his family was from Haute-Normandie in the north of France. He was a P ...
and
Marcello Pagliero Marcello Pagliero (15 January 1907 – 18 October 1980) was an Italian film director, actor, and screenwriter. Pagliero was born in London and died in Paris. He is perhaps best known for his performance in the Roberto Rossellini film ''Rome, O ...
** '' Sang et lumières'', directed by
Georges Rouquier Georges Rouquier (23 June 1909 – 19 December 1989) was a French film director, screenwriter and actor. He worked principally on documentary films, and his best-known work is ''Farrebique'' (1947) a lyrical evocation of farming life in Avey ...
** '' Les Gaietés de l'escadron'', directed by
Paolo Moffa Paolo Moffa (16 December 1915 – 2004) was an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed seven films between 1943 and 1982. Born in Rome, Moffa started his career in the 1930s as a script supervisor. Mainly active as ...
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Poisson d'avril Poisson may refer to: People *Siméon Denis Poisson, French mathematician Places *Poissons, a commune of Haute-Marne, France *Poisson, Saône-et-Loire, a commune of Saône-et-Loire, France Other uses *Poisson (surname), a French surname *Poisson ...
'' (1954), directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
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Quay of Blondes ''Quay of Blondes'' (French: ''Quai des blondes'') is a 1954 French crime film directed by Paul Cadéac and starring Michel Auclair, Barbara Laage and Madeleine Lebeau.Kermabon p.461 It was produced and distributed by Pathé and shot in Gevacolor. ...
'', directed by
Paul Cadéac Paul Cadéac (1918–2004) was a French film producer active in the post-Second World War era. He also directed the 1954 crime film ''Quay of Blondes''.Kermabon p.461 He frequently collaborated with the director André Hunebelle. Selected filmog ...
** ', directed by
Pierre Foucaud Pierre Foucaud (1908–1976) was a French screenwriter and film director. He wrote a number of screenplays for the director André Hunebelle.Rège p.313 Selected filmography * '' Quay of Blondes'' (1954) * ''Mademoiselle Strip-tease'' (''Stript ...
*1955 : ** ''
Gas-Oil ''Gas-Oil'' is a 1955 French crime drama film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Jean Gabin, Jeanne Moreau, Gaby Basset and Ginette Leclerc. It was shot at the Epinay Studios in Paris and on location at a variety of places. The film's set ...
'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
*1956 : ** '' Jusqu'au dernier'', directed by Pierre Billon ** ''
Blood to the Head ''Blood to the Head'' (French: ''Le sang à la tête'') is a 1956 French drama film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Jean Gabin, Paul Frankeur and Claude Sylvain.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.177 It is based on the 1942 novel '' Young Cardinaud'' ...
'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
** ''
Mannequins of Paris ''Mannequins of Paris'' (French: ''Mannequins de Paris'') is a 1956 French drama film directed by André Hunebelle and starring Madeleine Robinson, Ivan Desny and Mischa Auer.Bessy, p. 91 It is set in the world of high fashion. The film's sets wer ...
'', directed by
André Hunebelle André Hunebelle (1 September 1896 – 27 November 1985) was a French maître verrier (master glassmaker) and film director. Master Glass Artist After attending polytechnic school for mathematics, he became a decorator, a designer, and then a mas ...
** ''
Short Head ''Short Head'' (French: '' Courte tête'') is a 1956 French comedy film directed by Norbert Carbonnaux, written by Michel Audiard and starring Fernand Gravey, Micheline Dax and Jean Richard. The film is known under the alternative title ''Photo Fi ...
'', directed by
Norbert Carbonnaux Norbert Carbonnaux (28 March 1918 – 6 November 1997), was a French film director and screenwriter. Filmography Director * 1951: '' 90 degrés à l'ombre'' * 1953: '' La Tournée des grands ducs'' * 1954: ''The Pirates of the Bois de Boulo ...
*1957 : ** ''
Le rouge est mis ''Speaking of Murder'' is a 1957 French crime film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Jean Gabin. The original French title is ''Le rouge est mis'', which means "the red light is on". The screenplay is based on a novel by Auguste Le Breton ...
'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
** ''
Fugitive in Saigon ''Fugitive in Saigon'' (French: ''Mort en fraude'') is a 1957 French war drama film directed by Marcel Camus and starring Daniel Gélin, Anne Méchard and Lucien Callamand. It was shot on location in Cambodia. The film's sets were designed by the ...
'', directed by
Marcel Camus Marcel may refer to: People * Marcel (given name), people with the given name Marcel * Marcel (footballer, born August 1981), Marcel Silva Andrade, Brazilian midfielder * Marcel (footballer, born November 1981), Marcel Augusto Ortolan, Brazilian s ...
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Three Days to Live ''Three Days to Live'' (french: Trois jours à vivre) is a 1957 French crime film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Daniel Gélin, Jeanne Moreau and Lino Ventura.Goble p.474 It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris and on locat ...
'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
** '' Retour de manivelle'', directed by
Denys de La Patellière Denys de La Patellière (8 March 1921 in Nantes, France–21 July 2013) was a French people, French film director and scriptwriter. He also directed Television series. of 92. Filmography as director * 1955 in film, 1955 : ''Les Aristocrate ...
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Maigret tend un piège ''Maigret Sets a Trap'' (French language, French: ''Maigret tend un piège'') is a 1955 detective novel by the Belgians, Belgian novelist Georges Simenon featuring his fictional character Jules Maigret. Plot Maigret sets a trap for a serial kille ...
'', directed by
Jean Delannoy Jean Delannoy (12 January 1908 – 18 June 2008) was a French actor, film editor, screenwriter and film director. Biography Although Delannoy was born in a Paris suburb, his family was from Haute-Normandie in the north of France. He was a P ...
*1958 : ** ''
Les Misérables ''Les Misérables'' ( , ) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original ...
'', directed by
Jean-Paul Le Chanois Jean-Paul Étienne Dreyfus, better known as Jean-Paul Le Chanois (25 October 1909 – 8 July 1985), was a French film director, screenwriter and actor. His film '' ...Sans laisser d'adresse'' won the Golden Bear (Comedies) award at the 1st ...
** '' Le Désordre et la Nuit'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
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Les Grandes Familles ''The Possessors'' () is a 1958 French drama film directed by Denys de La Patellière, starring Jean Gabin, Pierre Brasseur, Bernard Blier, Jean Desailly, Françoise Christophe and Annie Ducaux. It tells the story of a forceful tycoon wholly devote ...
'', directed by
Denys de la Patellière Denys de La Patellière (8 March 1921 in Nantes, France–21 July 2013) was a French people, French film director and scriptwriter. He also directed Television series. of 92. Filmography as director * 1955 in film, 1955 : ''Les Aristocrate ...
** '' Marchands de rien'', directed by
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(court-métrage) *1959 : ** '' Le fauve est lâché'' (''uncredited''), directed by
Maurice Labro Maurice Labro (21 September 1910 – 23 March 1987) was a French film director. Filmography * 1947 in the movies, 1947: ' * 1948 in the movies, 1948: ''Three Boys, One Girl'' * 1949 in the movies, 1949: ''The Heroic Monsieur Boniface'' * 195 ...
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Archimède le clochard ''Archimède le clochard'' is a 1959 French drama film directed by Gilles Grangier. It is also known as ''The Magnificent Tramp''. The film was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival, where Jean Gabin won the Silver Bear for Bes ...
'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
** '' Pourquoi viens-tu si tard?'', directed by
Henri Decoin Henri Decoin (18 March 1890 – 4 July 1969) was a French film director and screenwriter, who directed more than 50 films between 1933 and 1964. He was also a swimmer who won the national title in 1911 and held the national record in the 500 ...
** '' Maigret et l'Affaire Saint-Fiacre'', directed by
Jean Delannoy Jean Delannoy (12 January 1908 – 18 June 2008) was a French actor, film editor, screenwriter and film director. Biography Although Delannoy was born in a Paris suburb, his family was from Haute-Normandie in the north of France. He was a P ...
** ''
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'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
** ''
Rue des prairies ''Rue des prairies'' is a 1959 French drama film directed by Denys de La Patellière. It is an adaptation of a novel by René Lefèvre. Plot Widower Henri Neveux (Jean Gabin) has difficult relationships with his children. Cast * Jean Gabin - ...
'', directed by
Denys de la Patellière Denys de La Patellière (8 March 1921 in Nantes, France–21 July 2013) was a French people, French film director and scriptwriter. He also directed Television series. of 92. Filmography as director * 1955 in film, 1955 : ''Les Aristocrate ...
** ''
Babette s'en va-t-en guerre ''Babette Goes to War'' (french: Babette s'en va-t-en guerre) is a 1959 French CinemaScope film starring Brigitte Bardot. It was Bardot's first movie since becoming a star where she did not take off her clothes. Plot In 1940, during the German inv ...
'', directed by
Christian-Jaque Christian-Jaque (byname of Christian Maudet; 4 September 1904 Р8 July 1994) was a French filmmaker. From 1954 to 1959, he was married to actress Martine Carol, who starred in several of his films, including ''Lucr̬ce Borgia'' (1953), '' ...
** '' Eyes of Love'', directed by
Denys de la Patellière Denys de La Patellière (8 March 1921 in Nantes, France–21 July 2013) was a French people, French film director and scriptwriter. He also directed Television series. of 92. Filmography as director * 1955 in film, 1955 : ''Les Aristocrate ...
** '' Vel d'Hiv''', directed by
Guy Blanc Guy or GUY may refer to: Personal names * Guy (given name) * Guy (surname) * That Guy (...), the New Zealand street performer Leigh Hart Places * Guy, Alberta, a Canadian hamlet * Guy, Arkansas, US, a city * Guy, Indiana, US, an unincorpo ...
(Court-métrage) ** ''
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'', directed by
Pierre Chenal Pierre Chenal (; 5 December 1904 – 23 December 1990) was a French director and screenwriter who flourished in the 1930s. He was married to Czech-born French film actress Florence Marly from 1937 to 1955. Work Chenal was best known for film no ...
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Péchés de jeunesse ''Sins of Youth'' (French: ''Péchés de jeunesse'') is a 1941 French comedy drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Harry Baur, Lise Delamare and Monique Joyce. It was produced by the German-backed Continental Films.Leteux p.80 It wa ...
'', directed by
Louis Duchesne Louis Marie Olivier Duchesne (; 13 September 1843 – 21 April 1922) was a French priest, philologist, teacher and a critical historian of Christianity and Roman Catholic liturgy and institutions. Life Descended from a family of Breton sailors, ...


1960s

*1960 : **''
Le Baron de l'écluse ''Le baron de l'écluse'', titled in English ''The Baron of the Locks'', is a 1960 French drama film directed by Jean Delannoy. Based on a novel of the same name by Georges Simenon, the screenplay is by Maurice Druon with dialogue by Michel Audi ...
'', directed by
Jean Delannoy Jean Delannoy (12 January 1908 – 18 June 2008) was a French actor, film editor, screenwriter and film director. Biography Although Delannoy was born in a Paris suburb, his family was from Haute-Normandie in the north of France. He was a P ...
** '' La Française et l'amour'', film à sketches, « ''L'Adultère'' », directed by
Henri Verneuil Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno International Fi ...
** '' Les Vieux de la vieille'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
** '' Spécial Noël : Jean Gabin'' (TV), directed by
Frédéric Rossif Frédéric Rossif (February 16, 1922 – April 18, 1990) was a French film and television director who specialized primarily in documentaries, frequently using archive footage. Rossif's common themes included wildlife, 20th-century history and conte ...
** '' Le Président'', directed by
Henri Verneuil Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno International Fi ...
*1961 : ** ''
Taxi for Tobruk ''Taxi for Tobruk'' (French: ''Un taxi pour Tobrouk'') is a 1961 war film directed by Denys de La Patellière and starring Charles Aznavour, Lino Ventura and Hardy Krüger. It was made as a co-production between France, Spain and West Germany.Ha ...
'', directed by
Denys de la Patellière Denys de La Patellière (8 March 1921 in Nantes, France–21 July 2013) was a French people, French film director and scriptwriter. He also directed Television series. of 92. Filmography as director * 1955 in film, 1955 : ''Les Aristocrate ...
** ''
Les lions sont lâchés ''Les Lions sont lâchés'' (US title: ''The Lions Are Loose'') is a 1961 French comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil, and written by France Roche and Michel Audiard (dialogue). The music score was by Georges Garvarentz and the cinematography by ...
'', directed by
Henri Verneuil Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno International Fi ...
** ''
Les Amours célèbres ''Famous Love Affairs'' (french: Les Amours célèbres, it, Amori celebri) is a 1961 French-Italian anthology film starring Alain Delon, Brigitte Bardot and Jean Paul Belmondo. Cast ''Lauzun'' * Jean-Paul Belmondo as Lauzun * Dany Robin as Mad ...
'' - sketch « ''Les Comédiennes'' », directed by
Michel Boisrond Michel Jacques Boisrond (9 October 1921, Châteauneuf-en-Thymerais – 10 November 2002, La Celle-Saint-Cloud) was a French film director and screenwriter. His work spanned five decades, from the 1950s to the 1990s. Career A former apprentice ...
** '' Le cave se rebiffe'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
** ''
Le Bateau d'Émile Emile's Boat (french: Le Bateau d'Émile) is a 1962 French-Italian drama film directed by Denys de La Patellière and starring Annie Girardot, Lino Ventura and Michel Simon. It is based on the eponymous 1954 novel by Georges Simenon. It was made ...
'', directed by
Denys de la Patellière Denys de La Patellière (8 March 1921 in Nantes, France–21 July 2013) was a French people, French film director and scriptwriter. He also directed Television series. of 92. Filmography as director * 1955 in film, 1955 : ''Les Aristocrate ...
*1962 : ** '' Un singe en hiver'', directed by
Henri Verneuil Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno International Fi ...
** ''
The Gentleman from Epsom '' The Gentleman from Epsom'' (French: ''Le Gentleman d'Epsom'') is a 1962 French–Italian comedy film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Jean Gabin, Madeleine Robinson and Frank Villard.Harriss p.197 The film was shot at the Saint-Maurice ...
'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
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Le Diable et les Dix Commandements ''Le Diable et les Dix Commandements'' ( en, The Devil and the Ten Commandments) is a French film from 1962 directed by Julien Duvivier that consists of seven sketches (eight in the versions shown in Germany and Japan) played by an ensemble cast ...
'', directed by
Julien Duvivier Julien Duvivier (; 8 October 1896 – 29 October 1967) was a French film director and screenwriter. He was prominent in French cinema in the years 1930–1960. Amongst his most original films, chiefly notable are ''La Bandera (film), La Bandera'', ...
** '' Le Voyage à Biarritz'' (''uncredited''), directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
*1963 : ** ''
Mélodie en sous-sol ''Any Number Can Win'' (french: Mélodie en sous-sol) is a 1963 French crime drama film directed by Henri Verneuil. The film is based on the novel ''The Big Grab'' by . Plot Charles comes out of prison after serving five years for attempted robb ...
'', directed by
Henri Verneuil Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno International Fi ...
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Carambolages ''Carom Shots'' (french: Carambolages) is a 1963 French comedy film directed by Marcel Bluwal. It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival. The French crime writer felt his novel had been betrayed by the filmmakers. Cast * Jean-Claude Br ...
'', directed by
Marcel Bluwal Marcel Bluwal (25 May 1925 – 23 October 2021) was a French film director and screenwriter A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing ...
** ''
Les Tontons flingueurs ''Les Tontons flingueurs'' ('' en, Crooks in Clover'', also known as ''Monsieur Gangster'', literally ''Gun-toting Uncles'') is a 1963 French-Italian-West German crime comedy film with French dialogue, directed by Georges Lautner. It is an adapt ...
'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** '' Teuf-teuf'' (TV), directed by Georges Folgoas ** '' Des pissenlits par la racine'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** ''
Cent mille dollars au soleil ''Greed in the Sun'' (french: Cent mille dollars au soleil) is a 1964 French-Italian adventure film directed by Henri Verneuil. The film was entered into the 1964 Cannes Film Festival. Plot The forwarder Castigliano instructs Steiner to drive a ...
'', directed by
Henri Verneuil Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno International Fi ...
*1964 : ** ''
Marcia Nuziale ''Marcia nuziale'' is a 1965 Italian film directed by Marco Ferreri.Marco Ferreri Marco Ferreri (11 May 1928 – 9 May 1997) was an Italian film director, screenwriter and actor, who began his career in the 1950s directing three films in Spain, followed by 24 Italian films before his death in 1997. He is considered one of t ...
** ''
Les Barbouzes ''Les Barbouzes'' ( Barbouze being French slang for a spy, deriving from the idea that spies hide behind false beards) is a 1964 French cult comedy film, screened in the USA as ''The Great Spy Chase''. Starring Lino Ventura, Bernard Blier and Mir ...
'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** '' Une foule enfin réunie'', directed by
Monique Chappelle Monique is a female given name. It is the French form of the name Monica. The name has enjoyed some popularity in the United States since about 1955, and is less common in other English-speaking countries except for Canada although mostly used ...
(short movie) ** '' Un drôle de caïd'' or ''
Une souris chez les hommes ''Une souris chez les hommes'' en, A Mouse with the Men, is a French comedy film from 1963, directed by Jacques Poitrenaud, written by Michel Audiard and Francis Ryck, starring Dany Saval and Louis de Funès Louis Germain David de Funès de ...
'', directed by
Jacques Poitrenaud Jacques Poitrenaud (born 22 May 1922, Lille – died 5 April 2005, Paris) was a French film director and actor. Director *1956: '' Saint-Germain-en-Laye, cité royale'' (Short) *1957: '' Enfants, Touraine'' (Short) *1960: '' La revenante'' (Short ...
** '' Par un beau matin d'été'', directed by
Jacques Deray Jacques Deray (born Jacques Desrayaud; 19 February 1929 – 9 August 2003) was a French film director and screenwriter. Deray is prominently known for directing many crime and thriller films. Biography Born Jacques Desrayaud in Lyon, France, in 1 ...
** '' La Chasse à l'homme'', directed by Edouard Molinaro *1965 : ** ''
La Métamorphose des cloportes ''La Métamorphose des cloportes'' is a French films of 1965, 1965 France, French and Italy, Italian crime film comedy directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. Cast *Lino Ventura : Alphonse Maréchal *Charles Aznavour : Edmond Clancul *Irina Demick : ...
'', directed by
Pierre Granier-Deferre Pierre Granier-Deferre (27 July 1927 – 16 November 2007) was a French film director and screenwriter His 1971 film ''Le Chat (film), Le Chat'' (The Cat) won the Silver Bear for Best Actor, Best Actor and Silver Bear for Best Actress, B ...
(scenario co-written with
Albert Simonin Albert Simonin (1905–1980) was a French novelist and scriptwriter. He was born in the La Chapelle quarter of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. His father was a florist. Albert was orphaned by the age of 16.''Paris Match'' No.3134 11–17 June 20 ...
, from
Alphonse Boudard Alphonse Boudard (17 December 1925 – 14 January 2000) was a French novelist and playwright. He won the 1977 Prix Renaudot for ''Les Combattants du petit bonheur''. Boudard's 1995 novel ''Dying childhood '' was awarded and recognised by the ...
)
** '' Quand passent les faisans'', directed by Edouard Molinaro ** ''
Les Bons Vivants ''Les Bons Vivants'' (''High Lifers'') is a French comedy film from 1965, directed by Gilles Grangier and Georges Lautner, that was written by Albert Simonin and Michel Audiard. It stars Bernard Blier, Mireille Darc, Andréa Parisy, Bernadette La ...
'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
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Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
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The Dictator's Guns ''The Dictator's Guns'' (french: L'Arme à gauche) is a 1965 French, Spanish and Italian international co-production crime film directed by Claude Sautet and shot in France and Spain. It was based on the 1960 novel ''Aground'' by Charles William ...
'' (''uncredited''), directed by
Claude Sautet Claude Sautet (23 February 1924 – 22 July 2000) was a French film director and screenwriter. He was a chronicler of post-war French society. He made a total of five films with his favorite actress Romy Schneider. Biography Born in Montroug ...
** ', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
*1966 : ** '' Tendre Voyou'', directed by Jean Becker ** '' Un idiot à Paris'', directed by
Serge Korber Serge Korber (1 February 1936 – 23 January 2022) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 40 films between 1962 and 2007. Successful as the director of comedies starring Louis de Funès in ''L'homme orchestre'' and '' ...
** ''
Sale temps pour les mouches Sale may refer to: Common meanings * Sales, the exchange of goods for profits * Sales, discounts and allowances in the prices of goods Places *Sale, Victoria, a city in Australia *Sale, Myanmar, a city *Sale, Greater Manchester, a town in Englan ...
'', directed by
Guy Lefranc Guy Lefranc (21 October 1919 - 1 February 1994) was a French director Director may refer to: Literature * ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine * ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker * ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 ...
** ''
Johnny Banco ''Johnny Banco'' is a 1967 comedy crime film directed by Yves Allégret and starring Horst Buchholz, Sylva Koscina and Michel de Ré.Bock & Bergfelder p.67 It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany. It was shot at the ...
'', directed by
Yves Allégret Yves Allégret (13 October 1905 – 31 January 1987) was a French film director, often working in the film noir genre. He was born in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine and died in Paris. He was an assistant to film directors such as his brothe ...
*1967 : ** ''
Le Pacha Le Pacha (foaled in 1938) was a Champion French Thoroughbred racehorse. Bred by Andre Schwob, his dam was Advertencia, a daughter of two-time Arc winner, Ksar. He was sired by Biribi who won the 1926 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and who was a son o ...
'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** ''
All Mad About Him ''All Mad About Him'' (French: ''Toutes folles de lui'') is a 1967 French-Italian comedy film directed by Norbert Carbonnaux and starring Robert Hirsch, Sophie Desmarets and Maria Latour.Cowie & Elley p.136 The film's sets were designed by the ar ...
'', directed by
Norbert Carbonnaux Norbert Carbonnaux (28 March 1918 – 6 November 1997), was a French film director and screenwriter. Filmography Director * 1951: '' 90 degrés à l'ombre'' * 1953: '' La Tournée des grands ducs'' * 1954: ''The Pirates of the Bois de Boulo ...
** ''
Max le débonnaire Max or MAX may refer to: Animals * Max (dog) (1983–2013), at one time purported to be the world's oldest living dog * Max (English Springer Spaniel), the first pet dog to win the PDSA Order of Merit (animal equivalent of OBE) * Max (gorilla) (1 ...
'' (TV show), directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...
,
Yves Allégret Yves Allégret (13 October 1905 – 31 January 1987) was a French film director, often working in the film noir genre. He was born in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine and died in Paris. He was an assistant to film directors such as his brothe ...
and
Jacques Deray Jacques Deray (born Jacques Desrayaud; 19 February 1929 – 9 August 2003) was a French film director and screenwriter. Deray is prominently known for directing many crime and thriller films. Biography Born Jacques Desrayaud in Lyon, France, in 1 ...
** ', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** '' La Petite Vertu'', directed by
Serge Korber Serge Korber (1 February 1936 – 23 January 2022) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 40 films between 1962 and 2007. Successful as the director of comedies starring Louis de Funès in ''L'homme orchestre'' and '' ...
*1968 : ** ', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** '' Leontine'' *1969 : ** ''
Sous le signe du taureau ''Under the Sign of the Bull'' (French: ''Sous le signe du taureau'') is a 1969 French drama film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Jean Gabin, Suzanne Flon and Colette Deréal.Harriss p.197 It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Pari ...
'', directed by
Gilles Grangier Gilles Grangier (5 May 1911 Р27 April 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films and several TV series between 1943 and 1985. His film '' Archim̬de le clochard'' was entered into the 9th Berlin In ...


1970s

*1973 : **''
Baxter! ''Baxter!'' is a 1973 British-American drama film directed by Lionel Jeffries and starring Patricia Neal, Jean-Pierre Cassel and Britt Ekland. The film follows a young boy called Roger Baxter who struggles to overcome his speech problem (rhotac ...
'', directed by
Lionel Jeffries Lionel Charles Jeffries (10 June 1926 – 19 February 2010) was an English actor, director, and screenwriter. He appeared primarily in films and received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awa ...
*1974 : **''
How to Do Well When You're a Jerk and a Crybaby ''How to Do Well When You're a Jerk and a Crybaby'' (french: Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard) is a French comedy film directed by Michel Audiard, released in 1974.Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard' at Allocine. It ...
'' ** ' (''uncredited''), directed by Claude Vital *1975 : ** ''
Incorrigible Incorrigible may refer to: * Incorrigibility * Incorrigible (1946 film) * Incorrigible (1975 film) ''Incorrigible'' (French: ''L'Incorrigible'') is a 1975 French comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève ...
'', directed by
Philippe de Broca Philippe de Broca (; 15 March 1933 – 26 November 2004) was a French movie director. He directed 30 full-length feature films, including the highly successful ''That Man from Rio, That Man from Rio (''L'Homme de Rio'')'', ''Le Magnifique, The M ...
*1976 : ** ''
Le Grand Escogriffe ''The Big Operator'' (french: Le Grand escogriffe) is a 1976 French comedy film directed by Claude Pinoteau and starring Yves Montand. Plot The aging villain Émile Morland talks his old friend Aristide into helping him with to kidnap the son o ...
'', directed by
Claude Pinoteau Claude Pinoteau (25 May 1925 – 5 October 2012) was a French film director and scriptwriter. Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts de Seine, ÃŽle-de-France, France. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine, aged 87. (in French) His sister was the actress ...
** '' Le Corps de mon ennemi'', directed by Henri Verneuil *1977 : ** ', directed by
Philippe de Broca Philippe de Broca (; 15 March 1933 – 26 November 2004) was a French movie director. He directed 30 full-length feature films, including the highly successful ''That Man from Rio, That Man from Rio (''L'Homme de Rio'')'', ''Le Magnifique, The M ...
** '' Mort d'un pourri'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** ''
L'Animal ''L'Animal'' is a 1977 French action comedy film directed by Claude Zidi and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Raquel Welch. It was distributed in the United States by Analysis Film Releasing Corp under the title ''Stuntwoman''. Plot Mike Gauché ...
'', directed by
Claude Zidi Claude Zidi (born 25 July 1934) is a French film director and screenwriter noted for his mainstream burlesque comedies. Born in Paris, he started as a cameraman and then a cinematographer, and he made his directorial and screenwriting debut in 1 ...
*1978 : ** ', directed by
Philippe de Broca Philippe de Broca (; 15 March 1933 – 26 November 2004) was a French movie director. He directed 30 full-length feature films, including the highly successful ''That Man from Rio, That Man from Rio (''L'Homme de Rio'')'', ''Le Magnifique, The M ...
*1979 : ** '' Flic ou voyou'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** ''
Les Égouts du paradis ''Les Égouts du paradis'' (''The Sewers of Paradise'') is a 1979 French film directed by José Giovanni, based on a 1976 heist by Albert Spaggiari. Cast and roles * Francis Huster as Albert Spaggiari * Jean-François Balmer as 68 * Lila Kedrova ...
'', directed by
José Giovanni José Giovanni (22 June 1923, Paris, France – 24 April 2004, Lausanne, Switzerland) was the pseudonym of Joseph Damiani, a French writer and film-maker of Corsican origin who became a naturalized Swiss citizen in 1986. A former collaborationi ...
** '' La Fabuleuse histoire de Roland-Garros'', directed by
Charles Gérard Charles Gérard (born Gérard Adjémian, 1 December 1922 – 19 September 2019)Charles Gérard
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** ''
Le Guignolo ''Le Guignolo'' is a 1980 French-Italian comedy film directed by Georges Lautner. The title is Italian prison slang for a "third-rate crook." Plot The swindler Alexander Dupre (Jean-Paul Belmondo) is released from prison ahead of schedule for goo ...
'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** '' On a volé la cuisse de Jupiter'', directed by
Philippe de Broca Philippe de Broca (; 15 March 1933 – 26 November 2004) was a French movie director. He directed 30 full-length feature films, including the highly successful ''That Man from Rio, That Man from Rio (''L'Homme de Rio'')'', ''Le Magnifique, The M ...


1980s

*1980 : ** '' Le Coucou'', directed by
Francesco Massaro Francesco Massaro (born 1935) is an Italian director and screenwriter. Born in Padua, Massaro started his career as assistant director of Luchino Visconti's ''The Leopard'', then, during the sixties, continued to collaborate with eminent director ...
** '' L'Entourloupe'', directed by
Gérard Pirès Gérard Pirès (born 31 August 1942) is a French film director and writer. Filmography * '' Guo bao zong dong yuan'' (''Adventures in the NPM'') (2007) * '' Les Chevaliers du ciel'' (''Sky Fighters'') (2005) * '' Double zéro'' (2004) * ''Steal' ...
** ', directed by
Robert Enrico Robert Georgio Enrico (13 April 1931 – 23 February 2001) was a French film director and scriptwriter best known for making the Oscar-winning short ''An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'' (1961). He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north ...
*1981 : **''
Le Professionnel ''The Professional'' (original title: ''Le Professionnel''; ) is a 1981 French action thriller film directed by Georges Lautner. The film stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as the title role. The film is based on award-winning 1976 novel ''Death of a Th ...
'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
** ''
Garde à vue ''Garde à Vue'' (also known as ''The Inquisitor'') is a 1981 French psychological crime drama directed by Claude Miller and starring Romy Schneider, Michel Serrault, Lino Ventura and Guy Marchand. It is based on the 1979 British novel ''Brainwas ...
'', directed by
Claude Miller Claude Miller (20 February 1942 – 4 April 2012) was a French film director, producer and screenwriter. Life and career Claude Miller was born to a Jewish family. A student at Paris' IDHEC film school from 1962 through 1963, Miller had his fi ...
** '' Est-ce bien raisonnable ?'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
*1982 : ** ''
Espion, lève-toi ''Espion, lève-toi'' 1982 is a French spy thriller film directed by Yves Boisset about a sleeper agent in Zurich, based on the thriller ''Chance Awakening'' (1977) by George Markstein. This film was first supposed to be directed by Andrzej ŻuŠ...
'', directed by
Yves Boisset Yves may refer to: * Yves, Charente-Maritime, a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in France * Yves (given name), including a list of people with the name * ''Yves'' (single album), a single album by Loona * ''Yves'' (film), a 2019 Fren ...
*1983 : **'' Mortelle randonnée'', directed by
Claude Miller Claude Miller (20 February 1942 – 4 April 2012) was a French film director, producer and screenwriter. Life and career Claude Miller was born to a Jewish family. A student at Paris' IDHEC film school from 1962 through 1963, Miller had his fi ...
** ''
Vive la sociale ! Vive may refer to: *Vive, Viva, a Romance language expression * ''Vive'' (José José album), 1974 * ''Vive'' (Lucía Méndez album), 2004 *Vive (a cappella group), a cappella group from England, United Kingdom *ViVe Televisión, a state-owned Ven ...
'', directed by
Gérard Mordillat Gérard ( French: ) is a French masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other early Germanic names, it is dithematic, consisting of two meaningful constitu ...
** ''
Le Marginal ''Le Marginal'' is a 1983 French crime film directed by Jacques Deray and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo. The music for the film was composed by Ennio Morricone. Plot Policeman Philippe Jordan works in Marseille. He intercepts the delivery of a sh ...
'', directed by
Jacques Deray Jacques Deray (born Jacques Desrayaud; 19 February 1929 – 9 August 2003) was a French film director and screenwriter. Deray is prominently known for directing many crime and thriller films. Biography Born Jacques Desrayaud in Lyon, France, in 1 ...
*1984 : ** '' Canicule'', directed by
Yves Boisset Yves may refer to: * Yves, Charente-Maritime, a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in France * Yves (given name), including a list of people with the name * ''Yves'' (single album), a single album by Loona * ''Yves'' (film), a 2019 Fren ...
** ''
Les Morfalous Les Morfalous (literally ''The Greedy-Guts'', in French argot ; English title: ''The Vultures'') is a 1984 French adventure film, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and directed by Henri Verneuil, featuring the French Foreign Legion during the Second Wor ...
'', directed by
Henri Verneuil Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno International Fi ...
*1985 : **'' On ne meurt que deux fois'', directed by
Jacques Deray Jacques Deray (born Jacques Desrayaud; 19 February 1929 – 9 August 2003) was a French film director and screenwriter. Deray is prominently known for directing many crime and thriller films. Biography Born Jacques Desrayaud in Lyon, France, in 1 ...
from the novel of
Robin Cook Robert Finlayson "Robin" Cook (28 February 19466 August 2005) was a British Labour politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1974 until his death in 2005 and served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 1997 until 2001 whe ...
** '' La Cage aux folles III, « Elles » se marient'', directed by
Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration with screenwriter Michel Audiard. Lautner's ventures into other genres were less ...
.


Directing filmography

*'' Leontine'' (1968) * ''
A Golden Widow ''A Golden Widow'' (French: ''Une veuve en or'') is a 1969 comedy film directed by Michel Audiard and starring Michèle Mercier, Claude Rich and Roger Carel.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.28 It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West ...
'' (1969) * '' Elle boit pas, elle fume pas, elle drague pas, mais... elle cause !'' (1970)


See also

* ''
Chantons sous l'Occupation ''Chantons sous l'Occupation'' () is a French documentary film from 1976. It was directed and written by André Halimi, starring Pascal Mazzotti, Maître Naud, and Fabienne Jamet. The film tells about artists and entertainers (from Jean Cocte ...
'', a documentary film


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Audiard, Michael 1920 births 1985 deaths Writers from Paris French film directors French male screenwriters 20th-century French screenwriters 20th-century French male writers