Screenplay: Jean-Claude Brisseau

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Jean-Claude Brisseau. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Céline

1992 · Movie · 88 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Isabelle Pasco · María Luisa García · Danièle Lebrun · Damien Dutrait

Synopsis Céline (1992) follows the journey of a young woman named Céline who, at the age of 22, faces a series of life-altering events. After the sudden death of her father, she discovers she was adopted and subsequently rejects her inheritance,...

7.5

187 votes

7.5

187 votes

Sound and Fury

1988 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Bruno Cremer · François Négret · Vincent Gasperitsch · Fabienne Babe

Synopsis Sound and Fury (1988) is a poignant drama that delves into the struggles of overlooked children in urban environments. The story centers around 13-year-old Bruno, who comes from a well-off family but finds himself isolated and lost in a world...

7.3

150 votes

7.3

150 votes

7.2

199 votes

7.2

132 votes

Life the Way It Is (TV)

1978 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast María Luisa García · Lucien Plazanet · Marie Rivière · Jenny Bellay

Synopsis Life the Way It Is (TV) (1978) is a raw and unfiltered portrayal of the struggles faced by working women in contemporary society, directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau. Initially filmed on 16mm for French television, this movie is arguably Brisseau's most...

7.1

63 votes

7.1

63 votes

White Wedding

1989 · Movie · 92 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Vanessa Paradis · Bruno Cremer · Ludmila Mikael · François Négret

Synopsis White Wedding (1989) follows the story of a philosophy instructor who crosses paths with a challenging student—a seventeen-year-old girl with a deeply cynical outlook on life. Initially, the teacher aims to guide her towards academic success, but as their interactions...

6.9

298 votes

6.9

298 votes

The Girl from Nowhere

2012 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Virginie Legeay · Jean-Claude Brisseau · Claude Morel · Lise Bellynck

Synopsis The Girl from Nowhere (2012) follows Michel, a retired mathematics educator who has been living in solitude since the passing of his wife. He spends his days crafting an essay on the philosophies that influence everyday existence. One fateful day,...

6.5

291 votes

6.5

291 votes

Secret Things

2002 · Movie · 115 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Coralie Revel · Sabrina Seyvecou · Roger Mirmont · Fabrice Deville

Synopsis Secret Things (2002) follows the story of two young women who, after losing their jobs at an erotic nightclub, plot a scheme to exact revenge on the male gender. Leveraging their allure, they secure positions in a prestigious corporation, where...

6.1

278 votes

6.1

278 votes

The Black Angel

1994 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Sylvie Vartan · Michel Piccoli · Tchéky Karyo · Alexandra Winisky

Synopsis The Black Angel (1994) unfolds with a mysterious visitor arriving at the residence of Stephane, the spouse of a prominent magistrate. The visitor, who alleges an attempted assault, methodically shoots the magistrate. This visitor is none other than the infamous...

6.0

117 votes

6.0

117 votes

5.8

58 votes

À l'aventure

2008 · Movie · 109 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Carole Brana · Arnaud Binard · Nadia Chibani · Lise Bellynck

Synopsis À l'aventure (2008) delves into the intricate connection between the body, mind, and soul in a captivating drama directed by French filmmaker Jean-Claude Brisseau. The story revolves around Sandrine, a woman who finds herself in a state of vague dissatisfaction...

5.8

211 votes

5.8

211 votes

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The Interchange (TV) (S)

1982 · Movie · 24 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast Lucien Plazanet · Fanny Bastien · Sylvestre López · Thierry Bouvet

Synopsis The Interchange (TV) (S) (1982) follows the journey of a young boy who, along with his mother, relocates to a new suburban area and settles into rent-controlled housing. As he starts his sixth-grade year, he encounters an enigmatic classmate, leading...

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Death in the Afternoon

1968 · Movie · 43 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Synopsis Death in the Afternoon (1968) follows the grim tale of a man who, after being fatally stabbed, finds himself tormented by his recollections and imaginings as he lies alone, awaiting the inevitable end. The film delves into the psychological turmoil...

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On Sunday Afternoon

1966 · Movie · 26 min. · France

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La croisée des chemins

1976 · Movie · 91 min. · France

Direction Jean-Claude Brisseau

Cast María Luisa García · Laurence Boisloret · Lucien Plazanet · Josée van Hoorn

Synopsis La croisée des chemins (1976) follows the journey of a group of young individuals from Paris as they navigate their lives and choices. Two young women trade the bustling city for the tranquility of the countryside near Montpellier. One of...

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