Francis Girod
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Biography: Francis Girod (9 October 1944 – 19 November 2006) was a French film director, actor, and screenwriter. He directed 20 films between 1974 and 2006. His film L'enfance de l'art was entered into the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. In 1994 he was a member of the jury at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival. Source: Article "Francis Girod" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Semblançay, France
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Birthday: October 09, 1944
Age: 80 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: November 19, 2006
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L.627
Overview: In Paris, Lulu, a passionate policeman, works with the faith of a rookie, despite the sclerotic bureaucracy and the incompetence or negligence of some of his colleagues. In his new position as a narcotics inspector, he tries to keep his sanity as he witnesses the worst of the human condition.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1992-09-09
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My Brother-in-law Killed My Sister
Overview: Two members of the French Academy agree to help the attractive young veterinarian Esther investigate the suspicious death of her sister. Esther is convinced her brother-in-law is responsible, but soon it becomes apparent that those responsible are linked to the very highest echelons of power in the Vatican.
Genres: Thriller Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1986-03-05
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Zanzibar
Overview: In this "inside look" at French filmmaking, Marechal - who is a has-been director - a producer, Vito Catene and Camile Dor, a big-name actress, have agreed to make a film about drugs, but don't have a story, financing, or any of the other elements needed to make it. This doesn't stop them; they cobble together the financing and begin shooting anyway. The producer is very fond of the leading actress, and when she gets hooked on drugs for real in the course of shooting what he feels to be a farcical imitation of a film, he gives up his shares in the film and heads off for the back of beyond (Zanzibar) to lick his wounds. To add insult to injury, the film winds up being a critical and commercial success.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1989-10-04
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Romy Schneider, étrange étrangère
Overview: Star at 17 years with the series of Sissi, Romy Schneider leaves Austria and glory for the love of Alain Delon. From Luchino Visconti to Otto Preminger, through Zulawski and Costa Gravas, she turned with the greatest. The directors interview those who knew her, who loved her, go back to the filming locations, make archive images speak for themselves... and try to detect the part of mystery that Romy Schneider conceals for ever.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2002-09-18
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Crime Thief
Overview: A man witnesses a suicide and starts imagining that it was a murder committed by himself.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1969-05-22
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Pierre and Paul
Overview: Pierre is a middle-aged factory worker with plenty of unresolved anger. After his father's death, his mother feels compelled to move in with him. Having just moved there with his beautiful girlfriend, he begins to feel the pressure. When the May Day revolt begins, he goes crazy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1969-05-07
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Playing with Fire
Overview: A banker hires a seedy detective to find his daughter and keep her safe from kidnappers.
Genres: Mystery Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1975-02-19
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The Italian of the Roses
Overview: This thoughtful French film tells of the events leading to a young man's attempt at suicide. As Raymond (Richard Bohringer) sits on a ledge of his apartment building, and people try to talk him back inside, he remembers the events of his day and his life before this moment. Things seemed to be going along well enough until something triggered his revulsion at the pettiness and falseness that is the everyday currency of life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1973-05-16
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The Idols
Overview: This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.
Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1968-06-14
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Horizon
Overview: Antonin is a young French soldier who returns home from World War I to recover from his wounds. When he falls in love with a young widow, Antonin questions his role in battle and contemplates desertion as he recalls the horrors of war. He is pressured by his patriotic father to honor his military commitment even if it means he will die.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1967-04-12
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Camille or the Catastrophic Comedy
Overview: Camille invites some soldiers to spend a Sunday in the country with her. When they arrive, they find that something is amiss.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1971-04-20
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