As Director, As Writer
The Associate
1979
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René Gainville
Directing
Birth Date
December 2, 1931
Place of Birth
Budapest, Hungary
Date of Death
August 5, 2014
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.
