About

Known credits:
15
Birthday:
1931-12-02
Place of birth:
Budapest, Hungary
Website:
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René Gainville

Overview

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

Directing
1979 The Associate Directing Director 58
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1975 Le pensionnat et ses intimités Directing Director N/A
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1973 The Conspiracy Directing Director 58
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1970 Alyse et Chloé Directing Director 58
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1969 A Young Couple Directing Director N/A
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1968 The Woman Is a Stranger Directing Director 58
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1966 The Man From Mykonos Directing Director 58
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Writing
1979 The Associate Writing Screenplay 58
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1979 The Associate Writing Adaptation 58
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1973 The Conspiracy Writing Screenplay 58
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1970 Alyse et Chloé Writing Adaptation 58
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1969 A Young Couple Writing Writer N/A
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1968 The Woman Is a Stranger Writing Screenplay 58
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1966 The Man From Mykonos Writing Screenplay 58
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Production
1979 The Associate Production Producer 58
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