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René Clément (French: [ʁəne klemɑ̃]; 18 March 1913 – 17 March 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He is known for directing the films The Battle of the Rails (1946), Forbidden Games (1952), Gervaise (1956), Purple Noon (1960), and Is Paris Burning (1966).
Apr 14, 2024 · Welcome to our roundup of Rene Clement movies, where we delve into the world of this remarkable French filmmaker. In this article, we explore some of Clement’s most renowned films and...
Clément studied architecture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts where he developed an interest in filmmaking. In 1936, he directed his first film, a 20 minute short written and featuring Jacques Tati. Clément spent the latter part of the 1930s making documentaries in parts of the Middle East and Africa.
René Clément was one of the leading French directors of the post-World War II era. He directed what are regarded as some of the greatest films of the time, such as The Battle of the Rails (1946), Forbidden Games (1952) and The Day and the Hour (1963).
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- Purple Noon (1960) “Purple Noon” is a 1960 French-Italian film directed by René Clément and based on the novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” by Patricia Highsmith.
- Gervaise (1956) “Gervaise” is a 1956 French drama film directed by René Clément, based on Émile Zola’s novel “L’Assommoir”. The film tells the story of a young working-class woman named Gervaise, played by Maria Schell, who moves to Paris with her lover, Lantier, played by Armand Mestral, in the hope of finding a better life.
- Forbidden Games (1952) “Forbidden Games” (or “Jeux interdits” in French) is a 1952 French war drama film directed by René Clément. The film is set in rural France during World War II, and tells the story of a young girl named Paulette (Brigitte Fossey) who is orphaned when her parents are killed in a bombing raid.
- The Flesh is Weak (1949) “The Flesh is Weak” is a British drama film directed by Don Chaffey, released in 1949. The movie follows the story of a young woman named Mary who falls in love with a criminal named Harry.
The best of René Clement. A great French director who made some wonderful dramas during the 40's, 50's and 60's. 1. Purple Noon (1960) PG-13 | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller. Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.
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