Jean Gruault
Writer · 1924 – 2015 · Fontenay-sous-Bois, Val-de-Marne, France
Jean Gruault (3 August 1924 – 8 June 2015) was a French screenwriter and actor. He wrote 25 films between 1960 and 1995. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the 1980 film Mon oncle d'Amérique. Source: Article "Jean Gruault" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Movie7.1DramaHistoryThe true story of Victor of Aveyron. In a French forest circa 1798, an abandoned child — feral, filthy and mentally impaired — is found. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.
Movie6.5WarDramaDuring a war in an imaginary country, unscrupulous soldiers recruit poor farmers with promises of an easy and happy life. Two of these farmers write to their wives of their exploits.
Movie5.7DramaHistoryJulien and Marguerite de Ravalet, son and daughter of the Lord of Tourlaville, have loved each other tenderly since childhood. But as they grow up, their affection veers toward voracious passion.
Movie5.8DocumentaryThis portrait of the world-famous French director based on his personal correspondance reveals the little known insurgent side of his personnality. Featuring interviews with close collaborators, friends and family, this definitive documentary tells his intimate story, from the streets of Paris to the filmmaking accolades and high profile marriages at the height of his career.
François Truffaut l'insoumis
2014 · 4 votes
Movie6.0DramaHistoryVanina Vanini, a bored, spoiled Roman countess, falls in love with a dedicated young patriot who is in Rome to assassinate a traitor to the brotherhood of the Carboneria.
Vanina Vanini
1961 · 13 votes
Movie7.7DocumentaryA fascinating glimpse into Truffaut’s creative process and how his life informed his art, told from the perspectives of those who knew him best.
Movie6.1DramaA young woman wins a typing contest and sets off to work in Paris.
Movie10.0DramaComedyThe kings of the card game, tired of serving for the amusement of men, decide to participate in the lives of humans and behave like them.
La Demoiselle de Coeur
1963 · 2 votes
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