René Gainville

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1931-12-02

Deathday 2014-08-05 (82 years old)

Place of Birth Budapest, Hungary

René Gainville

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.

Known For

Director

1979
The Associate

as Director

1973
The Conspiracy

as Director

1970
Alyse et Chloé

as Director

1969
A Young Couple

as Director

1968
1966

Writer

1979
The Associate

as Adaptation

1979
The Associate

as Screenplay

1973
The Conspiracy

as Screenplay

1970
Alyse et Chloé

as Adaptation

1969
A Young Couple

as Writer

1968
1966
The Man From Mykonos

as Screenplay

Producer

1979
The Associate

as Producer