Direction: Patrice Chéreau

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


His Brother

2002 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Bruno Todeschini · Eric Caravaca · Nathalie Boutefeu · Catherine Ferran

Synopsis His Brother (2002) follows the story of two siblings who have a history of strained relations. Their paths cross once more when the older brother is diagnosed with a grave illness. In a desperate plea, he requests his younger sibling...

6.6

454 votes

6.6

454 votes

The Wounded Man

1983 · Movie · 109 min. · France

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Jean-Hugues Anglade · Vittorio Mezzogiorno · Roland Bertin · Lisa Kreuzer

Synopsis The Wounded Man (1983) follows the journey of a young individual who comes to terms with his sexual orientation and enters into a complex relationship with a cunning and manipulative hustler and petty criminal. Their encounter takes place at a...

6.4

138 votes

6.4

138 votes

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Daniel Auteuil · Jean-Hugues Anglade · Vincent Pérez

Synopsis La reine Margot (Queen Margot) (1994) unfolds in Paris during the tumultuous August of 1572, a period marked by religious conflict and political unrest in France. Catherine de' Medici, the queen mother, orchestrates a union between her daughter, Margot, and...

6.4

7K votes

6.4

7K votes

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Bruno Todeschini · Charles Berling · Fanny Ardant · Guillaume Canet

Synopsis Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train (1997) follows a group of friends and acquaintances who embark on a journey by train from Paris to Limoges. The train ride is in honor of their recently deceased friend, Jean-Baptiste, a...

6.4

198 votes

6.4

198 votes

Intimacy

2001 · Movie · 114 min. · France

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Kerry Fox · Mark Rylance · Timothy Spall · Philippe Calvario

Synopsis Intimacy (2001) follows the story of Jay, a former musician who has abandoned his family and now works as the head bartender in a fashionable London pub. His life takes an unusual turn when a woman begins visiting his home...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Gabrielle

2005 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Pascal Greggory · Claudia Coli · Thierry Hancisse

Synopsis Gabrielle (2005) is a cinematic journey directed by Patrice Chéreau, inspired by Conrad's short story "The Return." The narrative unfolds as an opulent period drama set in the early 20th century, centering around a dinner party hosted by a seemingly...

5.3

324 votes

5.3

324 votes

Persécution

2009 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Romain Duris · Charlotte Gainsbourg · Jean-Hugues Anglade · Gilles Cohen

Synopsis Persécution (2009) follows the story of Daniel and Sonia, a couple bound by a tense love-hate dynamic. Daniel's tranquil existence is upended when an enigmatic stranger enters his life, relentlessly inserting himself into Daniel's world. The stranger's unwavering persistence begins...

5.0

114 votes

5.0

114 votes

Flesh of the Orchid

1975 · Movie · 110 min. · France

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Charlotte Rampling · Bruno Cremer · Edwige Feuillère · Simone Signoret

Synopsis Flesh of the Orchid (1975) follows the harrowing journey of a troubled young woman who is held captive in a grand castle by her aunt, who is driven by greed and a desire to control her inheritance. The gamekeeper, entrusted...

5.0

24 votes

5.0

24 votes

Hotel de France

1987 · Movie · 98 min. · France

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Laurent Grévill · Valeria Bruni Tedeschi · Vincent Pérez · Laura Benson

Synopsis Hotel de France (1987) presents a glimpse into the everyday lives of a French family, capturing a range of human emotions from arguments and feasts to tears and longing for affection. The atmosphere oscillates between chaotic noise and profound silence,...

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La fausse suivante

1985 · Movie · 122 min. · France

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