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Jean Bastia

Born February 21, 1919 · Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Died October 16, 2005 · aged 86

Jean Bastia, born Jean Charles Paul Fortunio Simoni, was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed and wrote several films in the 1950s and 1960s, including Les Veinards (1963) and Les Bricoleurs (1963). Bastia's work often featured comedic elements and reflected the popular culture of his time. His contributions to French cinema include both directing and writing, showcasing…

Known For

Nocturnal UproarNocturnal Uproar · 1979
Nocturnal Uproar
5.01979
MovieDrama
A filmmaker engages in a routine series of sexual encounters to pass the time while editing her latest film. When one man refuses to play by her rules, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.
Small Local TrainsSmall Local Trains · 1960
Small Local Trains
6.81960
MovieComedyDrama
Émile Durand, an insecticide manufacturer, is appalled to learn that his son Gérard has fallen in love with Suzy, the daughter of a travelling theatre company. Realising his father will never favour the union, Gérard joins the company on their next tour. In an attempt to heal the rift, Durand’s wife goes after Gérard and ends up performing in their next play…
GigiGigi · 1949
Gigi
6.11949
MovieRomanceComedy
Gilberte is a sixteen year old girl raised by her aunt and grandmother to be a demimondaine. But she's not ready for that yet, and spends her days in lessons and in teasing Mamita's old friend, the rich playboy Gaston LaChaille, and following his affairs from afar. But when Gaston throws off his latest mistress, it looks as if Gigi just might be ready to begin her destined career.
The Boss of ChampignolThe Boss of Champignol · 1966
The Boss of Champignol
8.01966
MovieComedy
Claudius finds a foal and takes it home to his boss. The men who stole the animal are looking for him. Claudius names him Champignol and trains him for racing. When he grows up, Champignol wins a regional race. But the thieves return, and Claudius is forced to do odd jobs to keep his horse.
Crazy for LoveCrazy for Love · 1952
Crazy for Love
6.31952
MovieComedy
To inherit his uncle's hotel and restaurant, a naive and simple man must pass his primary school exam.
Some Like It... ColdSome Like It... Cold · 1960
Some Like It... Cold
5.61960
MovieComedy
The old Valmorin died 200 years ago. The notary tells the family about the inheritance: the one who is terminally ill will receive the money. They all try their luck with getting ill before the other so one family member pretends to be deaf, another pretends to have a terrible back ache and so on...
We at ChampignolWe at Champignol · 1957
We at Champignol
5.51957
MovieComedy
A turf war between two French villages against a soccer backdrop... Claudius, goalkeeper for Fouzy's team, is traded for a cow and becomes Champignol's new goalkeeper. During the final, he is transformed by the appearance of the beautiful Solange. He wins the cup single-handed.
We Will All Go to ParisWe Will All Go to Paris · 1950
We Will All Go to Paris
5.51950
MovieComedyMusic
The film tells the story of three presenters on Radio X, an amateur clandestine radio station.

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