Screenplay: André Téchiné

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Elodie Bouchez · Gaël Morel · Stéphane Rideau · Frédéric Gorny

Synopsis Wild Reeds (1994) unfolds in the picturesque countryside of France as the Algerian war draws to a close, with the vibrant sounds of the 1960s serving as a backdrop. The narrative revolves around a quartet of students navigating the complexities...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Daniel Auteuil · Chiara Mastroianni · Marthe Villalonga

Synopsis My Favourite Season (1993) follows the story of an elderly woman, Berthe, who moves from her home to reside with her daughter, Emilie. Emilie and her brother, Antoine, have been estranged for three years, but Emilie extends an invitation to...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Catherine Deneuve · Laurence Côte · Julien Riviére

Synopsis Thieves (1996) opens with a somber scene as Ivan's lifeless body is returned to his wife and their melancholic, distinctive son in the dead of night. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, revealing the intricate web of relationships...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Stéphane Rideau · Lubna Azabal · Mohamed Hamaidi · Yasmina Reza

Synopsis Far Away (Loin) (2001) unfolds in the vibrant city of Tangier, where Serge, a dedicated intercontinental truck driver, finds himself deeply in love with Sarah. However, his life is complicated by personal troubles that threaten to disrupt his happiness. The...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Sandrine Bonnaire · Jean-Claude Brialy · Simon de La Brosse · Abdellatif Kechiche

Synopsis The Innocents (1987) explores the intricate and often confusing intersections of love, desire, and political tension in a French drama directed by Andre Techine. Jeanne (Sandrine Bonnaire), a young woman from Northern France, embarks on her first journey to the...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Patrick Dewaere · Etienne Chicot · Sabine Haudepin

Synopsis Hotel of the Americas (1981) follows the story of Hélène, an anesthetist who is emotionally detached and reliant on medication. One evening in Biarritz, she narrowly avoids hitting Gilles with her car. Hélène is still grieving the loss of her...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Juliette Binoche · Alexis Loret · Carmen Maura · Mathieu Amalric

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Michel Blanc · Emmanuelle Béart · Sami Bouajila · Julie Depardieu

Synopsis The Witnesses (2007) explores the intricate dynamics between four individuals: a gay police inspector, a doctor, a writer, and an opera singer. The story begins with Manu, a 20-year-old who moves to Paris to find work and initially stays with...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Sandrine Kiberlain · Kacey Mottet Klein · Corentin Fila · Alexis Loret

Synopsis Being 17 (2016) follows the story of Damien, a teenager residing with his mother Marianne, a medical professional, while his father is away on a military assignment. Damien's life is complicated by the relentless bullying he endures from Thomas, whose...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Emmanuelle Béart · Gaspard Ulliel · Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet · Clémence Meyer

Synopsis Strayed (2003) is set in June 1940, as the Germans approach Paris. Odile, a widowed schoolteacher played by Emmanuelle Béart, is gripped by the pervasive panic and decides to evacuate the city with her two children, 12-year-old Philippe and 7-year-old...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Philippe Noiret · Emmanuelle Béart · Manuel Blanc · Hélène Vincent

Synopsis I Don't Kiss (1991) follows the journey of a naive young man who departs from his small town in southern France to explore the vibrant city of Paris. Upon arrival, he is overwhelmed by the city's fast-paced lifestyle and quickly...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Wadeck Stanczak · Nicolas Giraudi · Danielle Darrieux

Synopsis Scene of the Crime (1986) unfolds in a tense and dramatic narrative set in the woods, where a 13-year-old boy is seized by an escaped convict who demands money from him. The boy complies, but is later attacked by the...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Gérard Depardieu · Gilbert Melki · Lubna Azabal

Synopsis Changing Times (2004) follows Antoine as he journeys to Tangiers from Europe, tasked with overseeing the establishment of an audiovisual center. Unbeknownst to his colleagues, Antoine harbors a secret hope: to reconnect with Cécile, a love from over three decades...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Kacey Mottet Klein · Oulaya Amamra · Kamel Labroudi

Synopsis Farewell to the Night (2019) follows the story of Muriel, a dedicated horse farmer and almond plantation owner. When her grandson arrives for a final visit before his departure to Canada, Muriel uncovers hidden truths about his life. The narrative...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Juliette Binoche · Lambert Wilson · Wadeck Stanczak · Jean-Louis Trintignant

Synopsis Rendez-vous (1985) follows the journey of Nina, a young aspiring actress from the provinces, as she navigates the bustling capital city in pursuit of her dreams of love and theater. Driven by her instincts, she embarks on a solo adventure,...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Isabelle Huppert · Marie-France Pisier · Pascal Greggory

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Gérard Depardieu · Marie-France Pisier · Jean-Claude Brialy

Synopsis Barocco (1976) follows the tale of a young woman deeply infatuated with a boxer. Their shared dream is to leave the country and start a new life together, fueled by the substantial earnings they anticipate from participating in a controversial...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Guillaume Canet · Catherine Deneuve · Adèle Haenel · Judith Chemla

Synopsis In the Name of My Daughter (2014) is set in Nice, 1976, and follows Agnès Le Roux (Adèle Haenel) as she returns to her mother Renée (Catherine Deneuve) after her marriage falls apart. Renée is the proprietor of the prestigious...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Mélanie Thierry · André Dussollier · Carole Bouquet · Adriana Asti

Synopsis Unforgivable (2011) follows the tale of a crime novelist residing in Venice who becomes entangled in a web of obsession and paranoia. The story begins when the writer, engrossed in his latest manuscript, crosses paths with his real estate agent,...

Direction André Téchiné

Cast Pierre Deladonchamps · Céline Sallette · Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet · Claude Gensac

Synopsis Golden Years (2017) chronicles the remarkable true account of a French soldier who, during World War I, deserts his post and, with the unwavering support of his spouse, conceals his identity for a decade by living as a woman.