Directing
René Gainville
FR cinema · 7 credits
Born
2 December 1931
Died
5 August 2014 (aged 82)
Birthplace
Budapest, Hungary
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
Filmography

The Associate
Director, Adaptation, Producer, Screenplay

The Conspiracy
Director, Screenplay

Alyse et Chloé
Director, Adaptation

A Young Couple
Writer, Director

The Woman Is a Stranger
Director, Screenplay

The Man From Mykonos
Director, Screenplay


