This is the first of Jean Delannoy’s many great film triumphs, and probably his best.
In a film laden with menace and mistrust, he tells a complex story that is both satisfying
emotionally and immensely watchable.
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One of the many towering cinematic achievements that miraculously came out of France’s
darkest hour, L’Éternel retour unites the creative talent of director Jean
Delannoy and writer Jean Cocteau... [More...]
Jean Delannoy’s interpretation of André Gide’s powerful and moving novel is an
impressive and memorable piece of cinema. The pastor is treated sympathetically... [More...]
Les Jeux sont faits is one of a number of great French films made in the 1940s
which have never really achieved the viewership and recognition they deserve... [More...]
Chiens perdus sans collier is director Jean Delannoy’s rare attempt to tackle
real social issues, although he is noticeably less successful than in his other films.
This is in spite of the fact that the film is... [More...]
Jean Gabin stars in one of his most famous roles, that of Inspector Maigret, in this atmospheric
1950s policier directed by one of France’s most talented directors... [More...]
Jean Gabin reprises the role of Inspector Maigret for the second time in what is one of
the best film outings for Georges Simeon’s famous detective hero... [More...]
In this light romantic comedy, Delannoy plays on his strengths as a director and also
capitalises on the formidable acting talent in his cast – notably Jean Gabin and Micheline
Presle... [More...]
Princesse de Clèves is a lavish period production based on the 17th century
historical novel by Madame de La Fayette. Set at the court of the ill-fated Henri
II... [More...]
This beguiling adaptation of Roger Peyrefitte’s controversial gay-themed novel was directed
by Jean Delannoy, one of the most accomplished and versatile of French filmmakers of his
day... [More...]
