René Gainville

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René Gainville

Directing December 2, 1931

Budapest, Hungary

René Gainville was a Hungarian-born French film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born René Jacques Froc de Géninville in Budapest, he moved to Paris after World War II and be…

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René Gainville was a Hungarian-born French film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born René Jacques Froc de Géninville in Budapest, he moved to Paris after World War II and began his film career. Gainville directed films such as Le démoniaque (1968), L'homme de Mykonos (1966), and Le complot (1973), which depicted the Organisation armée secrète's efforts during the Algerian War. He was married to actress Edith Vignaud, known by her stage name Anne Vernon. Gainville's films often explored political and social themes, characterized by their intense narratives and attention to detail.

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  1. 1979
    The Associate

    Movie Director

  2. 1975
  3. 1973
    The Conspiracy

    Movie Director

  4. 1970
    Alyse et Chloé

    Movie Director

  5. 1969
    A Young Couple

    Movie Writer

  6. 1968
    The Woman Is a Stranger

    Movie Director

  7. 1966
    The Man From Mykonos

    Movie Director