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Alain Riou

Born August 19, 1944 (age 82)

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Known For

The LeopardThe Leopard · 1984
The Leopard
5.91984
MovieActionAdventure
A former secret agent, who retired and wrote a first novel which tells the eventful adventures of his hero "Le Léopard ", comes back to work, reluctantly helped by an old maid.
PétainPétain · 1993
Pétain
6.31993
MovieWarHistory
During second world war,Philippe Pétain gets absolute powers.The war ends with the arrival of allied forces by Petainism has not been put on trial.
Max Pécas, le roi du navetMax Pécas, le roi du navet · 2011
Max Pécas, le roi du navet
7.02011
MovieDocumentary
Homosexualité au cinéma, les chemins de la victoireHomosexualité au cinéma, les chemins de la victoire · 2024
Homosexualité au cinéma, les chemins de la victoire
2024
MovieDocumentary
Director Sonia Medina and her co-author, journalist Alain Riou, offer an in-depth analysis of how LGBTQ+ people have been portrayed in cinema between the early 20th century and today, since the birth of the 7th art.” As early as 1896, there was already a gay film,” warns Alain Riou in the opening images. With a series of testimonials and explanations from specialists, the documentary traces the difficulties encountered by filmmakers and actors regarding homosexuality. The stereotypes and biased representations that have long prevailed on screen are also examined. L'homosexualité au cinéma, les chemins de la victoire also examines emblematic works that have been synonymous with major turning points in LGBTQ+ visibility, and celebrates the contributions of pioneers who dared to tackle these taboo themes. The film takes a critical look at the effects of cinema on the public perception of homosexuality and highlights the various struggles for equality and recognition over time.
La poupée rougeLa poupée rouge · 1970
La poupée rouge
9.01970
MovieDrama
In an undetermined time and place, where civil war is raging, two young girls, Agnès fanatic of revolutionary ideology and soft and carefree Pop, weather the storm by constantly opposing each other...
HitchHitch · 2011
Hitch
2011
MovieThriller
Elle critique tout !Elle critique tout ! · 2004
Elle critique tout !
8.02004
MovieComedy
Quand les bourgeois font leur cinémaQuand les bourgeois font leur cinéma · 2022
Quand les bourgeois font leur cinéma
6.02022
MovieDocumentary

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Homosexualité au cinéma, les chemins de la victoireHomosexualité au cinéma, les chemins de la victoire · 2024
Homosexualité au cinéma, les chemins de la victoire
2024
MovieDocumentary
Director Sonia Medina and her co-author, journalist Alain Riou, offer an in-depth analysis of how LGBTQ+ people have been portrayed in cinema between the early 20th century and today, since the birth of the 7th art.” As early as 1896, there was already a gay film,” warns Alain Riou in the opening images. With a series of testimonials and explanations from specialists, the documentary traces the difficulties encountered by filmmakers and actors regarding homosexuality. The stereotypes and biased representations that have long prevailed on screen are also examined. L'homosexualité au cinéma, les chemins de la victoire also examines emblematic works that have been synonymous with major turning points in LGBTQ+ visibility, and celebrates the contributions of pioneers who dared to tackle these taboo themes. The film takes a critical look at the effects of cinema on the public perception of homosexuality and highlights the various struggles for equality and recognition over time.

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