René Gainville
Directing
- Born
- December 2, 1931 · Budapest, Hungary
- Died
- August 5, 2014 (age 82)
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.
Known for
Behind the camera7
- 1979The Associate Director, Adaptation, Producer, Screenplay
- 1975Le pensionnat et ses intimités Director
- 1973The Conspiracy Director, Screenplay
- 1970Alyse et Chloé Director, Adaptation
- 1969A Young Couple Writer, Director
- 1968The Woman Is a Stranger Director, Screenplay
- 1966The Man From Mykonos Screenplay, Director