Direction: Jean Becker

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jean Becker. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Children of the Marshland

1999 · Movie · 110 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Jacques Villeret · Jacques Gamblin · André Dussollier · Michel Serrault

Synopsis The Children of the Marshland (1999) is a heartwarming and nostalgic drama that delves into the lives of a tight-knit group of friends in a tranquil marshland community in France. The story unfolds through the memories of a young girl...

7.5

4K votes

7.5

4K votes

Love Me No More

2008 · Movie · 85 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Albert Dupontel · Marie-Josée Croze · Pierre Vaneck · Jean Dell

Synopsis Love Me No More (2008) follows the life of Antoine Méliot, a man in his early forties who appears to have it all: a loving wife, two charming children, a reliable circle of friends, a lovely home in the Yvelines,...

7.1

5K votes

7.1

5K votes

Strange Gardens

2003 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Jacques Villeret · André Dussollier · Thierry Lhermitte · Benoît Magimel

Synopsis Strange Gardens (2003) follows the story of Lucien, a young boy who adores his father, Jacques, but is frustrated by his father's peculiar and childlike antics, particularly his flamboyant clown performances. Jacques’ close friend, André, believes it is time for...

7.0

242 votes

7.0

242 votes

One Deadly Summer

1983 · Movie · 133 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Alain Souchon · François Cluzet · Suzanne Flon

Synopsis One Deadly Summer (1983) follows the story of a captivating young woman (Isabelle Adjani) who moves to a quaint village in southern France with her reserved mother and physically challenged father in the spring of 1976. Her enigmatic demeanor and...

6.6

236 votes

6.6

236 votes

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Gisèle Casadesus · Maurane · Patrick Bouchitey

Synopsis My Afternoons with Margueritte (2010) tells the tale of an unlikely friendship that transforms the life of Germain, a fifty-year-old man with limited literacy skills. The story unfolds in a small public park where Germain crosses paths with Marguerite, an...

6.5

4K votes

6.5

4K votes

A Crime in Paradise

2001 · Movie · 93 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Jacques Villeret · Josiane Balasko · André Dussollier · Suzanne Flon

Synopsis A Crime in Paradise (2001) unfolds in the picturesque French countryside of the 1980s, where farmer Jojo and his cantankerous wife Lulu share a deep-seated mutual hatred. Despite their animosity, neither is willing to end their marriage due to personal...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

6.3

114 votes

Welcome Abroad

2012 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Patrick Chesnais · Jeanne Lambert · Ludovic Berthillot · Marc Fayet

Synopsis Welcome Abroad (2012) follows the journey of a man in his mid-sixties who, feeling the weight of a monotonous and unfulfilling life, decides to break free from his mundane existence. As he seeks solace and a new purpose, he crosses...

5.7

424 votes

5.7

424 votes

5.6

1K votes

The Red Collar

2018 · Movie · 83 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast François Cluzet · Nicolas Duvauchelle · Sophie Verbeeck · Jean-Quentin Châtelain

Synopsis The Red Collar (2018) unfolds in a sweltering small town during the summer of 1919, where a war hero is confined in an abandoned barracks. Outside, his loyal dog relentlessly barks, a haunting echo of the hero's plight. Meanwhile, a...

5.5

470 votes

5.5

470 votes

5.4

41 votes

Elisa

1995 · Movie · 114 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Vanessa Paradis · Gérard Depardieu · Clotilde Courau · Sekkou Sall

Synopsis Elisa (1995) follows the journey of Marie, a woman who has endured a challenging upbringing since her mother's tragic suicide. Raised in an orphanage, Marie has navigated life as a petty criminal in the bustling streets of Paris. Driven by...

5.4

225 votes

5.4

225 votes

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Les volets verts

2022 · Movie · 97 min. · France

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Fanny Ardant · Stefi Celma · Benoît Poelvoorde

Synopsis Les volets verts (2022) explores the final days of a legendary figure, Jules Maugin, a celebrated actor at the peak of his career. Beneath the renowned persona, the outspoken demeanor, and the public facade, the film delves into the personal...

Not rated

Not rated