Director

René Gainville

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Directed movies: 5Directed series: 0All crew credits: 7

TMDB ID: 584483

IMDb ID: nm0301390

Known for: Directing

Born: December 2, 1931

Died: August 5, 2014

Age: 82

Place of birth: Budapest, Hungary

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1966 - 1979

Years active: 14

Wikidata: Q3426234

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Biography

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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