Philippe Monnier

Directing

Philippe Monnier

Born March 27, 1937 · Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France

Died May 6, 2023 · aged 86

No biography available.

Known For

HibernatusHibernatus · 1969
Hibernatus
6.71969
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Hubert de Tartas' life becomes a complete muddle when his wife's grandfather is unearthed after having spent 65 years in frozen hibernation in the polar circle. After being de-frosted, the Hibernating Man believes it is still the beginning of the century. Nothing is spared to keep that illusion alive. At the end of his rope, Hubert blurts out the truth and takes the man from Edwardian times on a crazy spree through an ultramodern Twentieth Century.
Mr. KleinMr. Klein · 1976
Mr. Klein
7.21976
MovieMysteryDrama
Paris, France, 1942, during the Nazi occupation. Robert Klein, a successful art dealer who benefits from the misfortunes of those who are ruthlessly persecuted, discovers by chance that there is another Robert Klein, apparently a Jewish man; someone with whom he could be mistakenly identified, something dangerous in such harsh times.
ZZ · 1969
Z
7.81969
MovieThrillerCrime
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined to not to let them get away with it.
A Pain in the AssA Pain in the Ass · 1973
A Pain in the Ass
7.01973
MovieComedyDrama
Ralf Milan, a hitman, arrives in Montpellier to kill an important witness. He checks in a hotel without knowing that his neighbour has become neurotic after his wife left him.
OscarOscar · 1967
Oscar
7.31967
MovieComedy
This film originated as a play in Paris. The story focuses on the one-day adventures of Bertrand Barnier played with a genius of French cinema, Louis de Funes. In the same morning he learns that his daughter is pregnant, an employee stole a large amount of money from his company, his maid is about to resign in order to marry a wealthy neighbor and his body builder is interested in marrying his daughter. The seemingly complicated story-line is full of comedy or errors and some of the most hilarious mime scenes of the French cinema.
Tender MomentTender Moment · 1968
Tender Moment
6.31968
MovieDrama
An eighteen-year-old student is infatuated with an older woman, the mistress of a famous racing driver. Taking advantage of a misunderstanding between the two lovers, he manages to seduce her and falls in love.
The Burned BarnsThe Burned Barns · 1973
The Burned Barns
6.61973
MovieThrillerMystery
The body of a young woman is discovered near a farm. The judge, Larcher is in charge and thinks that the farmers have something to do with the murder.
To Commit a MurderTo Commit a Murder · 1967
To Commit a Murder
5.01967
MovieCrime
A writer gets wrapped up in espionage.

Movies

HibernatusHibernatus · 1969
Hibernatus
6.71969
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Hubert de Tartas' life becomes a complete muddle when his wife's grandfather is unearthed after having spent 65 years in frozen hibernation in the polar circle. After being de-frosted, the Hibernating Man believes it is still the beginning of the century. Nothing is spared to keep that illusion alive. At the end of his rope, Hubert blurts out the truth and takes the man from Edwardian times on a crazy spree through an ultramodern Twentieth Century.
Mr. KleinMr. Klein · 1976
Mr. Klein
7.21976
MovieMysteryDrama
Paris, France, 1942, during the Nazi occupation. Robert Klein, a successful art dealer who benefits from the misfortunes of those who are ruthlessly persecuted, discovers by chance that there is another Robert Klein, apparently a Jewish man; someone with whom he could be mistakenly identified, something dangerous in such harsh times.
ZZ · 1969
Z
7.81969
MovieThrillerCrime
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined to not to let them get away with it.
A Pain in the AssA Pain in the Ass · 1973
A Pain in the Ass
7.01973
MovieComedyDrama
Ralf Milan, a hitman, arrives in Montpellier to kill an important witness. He checks in a hotel without knowing that his neighbour has become neurotic after his wife left him.
OscarOscar · 1967
Oscar
7.31967
MovieComedy
This film originated as a play in Paris. The story focuses on the one-day adventures of Bertrand Barnier played with a genius of French cinema, Louis de Funes. In the same morning he learns that his daughter is pregnant, an employee stole a large amount of money from his company, his maid is about to resign in order to marry a wealthy neighbor and his body builder is interested in marrying his daughter. The seemingly complicated story-line is full of comedy or errors and some of the most hilarious mime scenes of the French cinema.
Tender MomentTender Moment · 1968
Tender Moment
6.31968
MovieDrama
An eighteen-year-old student is infatuated with an older woman, the mistress of a famous racing driver. Taking advantage of a misunderstanding between the two lovers, he manages to seduce her and falls in love.
The Burned BarnsThe Burned Barns · 1973
The Burned Barns
6.61973
MovieThrillerMystery
The body of a young woman is discovered near a farm. The judge, Larcher is in charge and thinks that the farmers have something to do with the murder.
To Commit a MurderTo Commit a Murder · 1967
To Commit a Murder
5.01967
MovieCrime
A writer gets wrapped up in espionage.
The Saint Lies in WaitThe Saint Lies in Wait · 1966
The Saint Lies in Wait
6.31966
MovieAction
Oscar Chartier plays a dangerous double game by selling secret plans to the German and American secret services, to ensure a comfortable future for his daughter, Sophie. But the plans are fake and Chartier decides to get help from his good friend Simon Templar.
The Algerian WarThe Algerian War · 1972
The Algerian War
8.51972
MovieDocumentary
A French historical documentary that retraces the events leading up to Algeria's war of independence from 1954 to 1962, based on archive footage and testimonies from key players of the period.
L'Enfant des loups, VandaL'Enfant des loups, Vanda · 1991
L'Enfant des loups, Vanda
9.01991
MovieHistoryAdventure
Monsieur PapaMonsieur Papa · 1977
Monsieur Papa
4.91977
MovieComedy
In this family comedy, Papa has no end of trouble getting his young son to accept his new girlfriend.
The Irony of ChanceThe Irony of Chance · 1974
The Irony of Chance
5.61974
MovieDramaWar
A series of events beginning during the German occupation of France showing what might have happened if one thing had gone differently. The premise concerns the assassination of a German officer by a young member of the Resistance.
The Pink TelephoneThe Pink Telephone · 1975
The Pink Telephone
4.81975
MovieComedyDrama
A small industrialist from Toulouse, goes to Paris to negotiate the buyout of his company from an American financial group. During his stay, the representative of the large firm calls on a luxury call girl to facilitate their "business".
MonsieurMonsieur · 1964
Monsieur
6.41964
MovieComedy
Left heartbroken by the death of his beloved wife, a rich banker tries to commit suicide. When he learns from his former maid that his wife was unfaithful, he fakes his own death and comes back under a new identity.
Un cœur oubliéUn cœur oublié · 2001
Un cœur oublié
6.52001
MovieTV MovieHistory
Monsieur de Fontenelle has resisted feelings of love and passion all his life, but at an advanced age he meets a young woman who makes him discover the feeling he has always wanted to ignore: love.
Brigade mondaine: Vaudou aux CaraïbesBrigade mondaine: Vaudou aux Caraïbes · 1980
Brigade mondaine: Vaudou aux Caraïbes
3.71980
MovieAdventureCrime
Corentin and Brichot investigate drug trafficking in Fort-de-France, Martinique.
La Veuve de l'architecteLa Veuve de l'architecte · 1995
La Veuve de l'architecte
9.01995
MovieDramaComedy
Des grives aux loupsDes grives aux loups · 1984
Des grives aux loups
1984
MovieDrama

TV Shows

Joséphine, Guardian AngelJoséphine, Guardian Angel · 1997
Joséphine, Guardian Angel
6.01997
SeriesComedyFamily
Josephine Delamarre is a guardian angel that Heaven sends to earth. With her psychological insight, ability of persuasion and magical powers, she manages to help people who have problems. She appears at the beginning of each mission; when the mission is completed, she disappears with a click of her fingers.
Chez MaupassantChez Maupassant · 2007
Chez Maupassant
7.42007
SeriesComedy
"Chez Maupassant" is a French anthology television series based on short stories by Guy de Maupassant. Created by Gérard Jourd'hui and Gaëlle Girre, it ran on France 2 in three seasons in 2007, 2008 and 2011. It consists of a total of 24 episodes of which half are 60 minutes long and half are 30 minutes.
Des grives aux loupsDes grives aux loups · 1984
Des grives aux loups
1984
SeriesDrama
A Tale of Two CitiesA Tale of Two Cities · 1989
A Tale of Two Cities
5.71989
SeriesDrama
A pair of lookalikes, one a former French aristocrat and the other an alcoholic English lawyer, fall in love with the same woman amongst the turmoil of the French Revolution.
JalnaJalna · 1994
Jalna
7.51994
SeriesDramaFamily
Les Enquêtes CaméléonLes Enquêtes Caméléon · 1987
Les Enquêtes Caméléon
9.01987
Series