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Jean Josipovici

Born August 8, 1914 · Triel-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Oise [now Yvelines], France

Died June 25, 1992 · aged 77

Jean Josipovici (1914–1992) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed La Dame d'onze heures (1948) and La Vie en rose (1948). Josipovici's films often explored themes of romance and drama, reflecting the post-war French cinema's focus on human emotions and relationships.

Known For

The Loves of HerculesThe Loves of Hercules · 1960
The Loves of Hercules
3.51960
MovieAdventureFantasy
Hercules decides to avenge the death of his wife, murdered at the hands of Éurito, king of Ecalia, but everything is a plot of an ambitious courtier. Hercules ends up falling in love with Deyanira, who is now a good queen.
PassionnellePassionnelle · 1947
Passionnelle
6.71947
MovieRomanceDrama
Thérèse kills her lover during the very night of her wedding to the count of Vétheul. To gain a night with her, a modest local worker agrees to bury the body.
Pity for the VampsPity for the Vamps · 1956
Pity for the Vamps
10.01956
MovieDrama
Paris, 1956. Three sisters, three actresses willing to do almost anything to make it big. Their lives, their loves, their dramas. A savory satire of the world of show business and cinema in particular.
L'inspecteur connaît la musiqueL'inspecteur connaît la musique · 1956
L'inspecteur connaît la musique
7.01956
MovieCrime
Harry Louis is a jazz clarinetist, obsessed by his art: he would like to match Sidney Bechet; the famous musician tries to give a piece of advice to his fan who, accidentally, kills him in a fit of anger. With the help of his mistress, Muriel, who has witnessed the scene, Harry does away with Bechet's dead body. But, during this gruesome trip, Muriel is accused of being responsible of a road accident. The insurance company sends a young man, Laurent, to investigate.
Shoot Joe, and Shoot AgainShoot Joe, and Shoot Again · 1972
Shoot Joe, and Shoot Again
5.81972
MovieWestern
Ted and his gang rob a bank and he hides the loot from his companions. They corner him and fatally wound him, but he manages to slip the map of the hidden money to his rescuer, Joe. The gang catches up with Joe, torture him and introduce him to sexy Rosy, who is to use her undeniable feminine charms on him.
Woman of EvilWoman of Evil · 1947
Woman of Evil
6.91947
MovieDrama
Laurent meets Louvaine and brings her back to his island.
Flesh and DesireFlesh and Desire · 1954
Flesh and Desire
9.01954
MovieDrama
Giuseppe is accused of killing his employer Matthias who is actually in a hospital with amnesia.
Dorothy Looks for LoveDorothy Looks for Love · 1945
Dorothy Looks for Love
8.01945
MovieComedy
To be able to win paradise, a selfish old billionaire, who has just died, must make someone happy. He will have to guide a young girl through the intricacies of love.

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