Serge Korber

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Serge Korber

Born February 1, 1936 · Paris, France

Died January 23, 2022 · aged 85

Serge Korber was a French film director and screenwriter known for his work in comedy and drama. He began his career in the 1960s, directing films such as L'homme orchestre (1970) and Perched on a Tree (1971), both starring Louis de Funès. Korber also directed the drama Hearth Fires (1972), featuring Annie Girardot and Claude Jade. In addition to his work in film, he directed television series and…

Known For

Cléo from 5 to 7Cléo from 5 to 7 · 1962
Cléo from 5 to 7
7.71962
MovieDrama
Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman’s life, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina.
The One Man BandThe One Man Band · 1970
The One Man Band
6.01970
MovieComedyMusic
Evan Evans, the director of a ballet troupe, is rehearsing his next show in Monaco, in preparation for a worldwide tour. When one member of his troupe leaves to get married, Evans imposes a regime of strict discipline on his remaining dancers. The latter get their revenge by presenting Evans’ nephew Philippe, the only male member of the group, with a baby and a note claiming he is the father…
Perched on a TreePerched on a Tree · 1971
Perched on a Tree
5.31971
MovieComedy
Henry Roubier, a French promoter, and Enrico Mazzini, an Italian, have signed an agreement guaranteeing them a stranglehold on European highways. While driving on the roads of the south, Roubier takes two young hitchhikers, but an unfortunate swerve the car rushes by Henri and its occupants on the top of a pine tree onto the side of a cliff.
Dog DayDog Day · 1984
Dog Day
5.21984
MovieActionCrime
A criminal shows up at a farmhouse with the law on his heels and several million dollars in his possession.
Shut Up, I Love You!Shut Up, I Love You! · 1980
Shut Up, I Love You!
4.21980
MovieComedy
To impress Fanny, an erotic film actress, Marco takes her on a ride in her new racing car. On the way, it's the accident.
A Little VirtuousA Little Virtuous · 1968
A Little Virtuous
6.51968
MovieRomanceDrama
In Paris, the young photographer Ferdinand falls in love with Claire, a pickpocket. Shortly after, he is assaulted because he took pictures of the young woman with another man, Brady, his sponsor. The policeman Lorenzi is put on the case, but in love, Ferdinand does not want to denounce her. However, a stolen object that she offered him will allow his indictment: Claire will spend a year in prison. When she is released, Ferdinand marries her. Kerman, Ferdinand's new boss, employs Claire in his cabaret. She puts on a famous act during which she picks the pockets of the spectators, then gives the objects back at the end of the show. But Brady reappears, demanding 80% of the young woman's earnings, otherwise he will denounce Claire's bigamy, to whom he is still married! Ferdinand prepares to flee with his wife. When he finds her, he comes across the corpse of Brady, whom Claire has just killed.
The Army GameThe Army Game · 1960
The Army Game
5.41960
MovieComedy
Jean Lerat begins his military service at an army camp. Despite his aunt’s attempts to pull a few strings to his advantage, the unfortunate Lerat manages to get on the wrong side of his bullying colonel…
Idiot in ParisIdiot in Paris · 1967
Idiot in Paris
6.61967
MovieComedy
Goubi, the simpleton of his village in the French Department Allier, has but one wish: to see Paris. One day, the truckers Grafouillère deposit a drunk Goubi in the biggest market of Paris (the "Halles"). The poor man is completely lost, but the meat merchant Dessertine takes him under his wings when he hears that Goubi was likewise 'raised by the State'...

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A Little VirtuousA Little Virtuous · 1968
A Little Virtuous
6.51968
MovieRomanceDrama
In Paris, the young photographer Ferdinand falls in love with Claire, a pickpocket. Shortly after, he is assaulted because he took pictures of the young woman with another man, Brady, his sponsor. The policeman Lorenzi is put on the case, but in love, Ferdinand does not want to denounce her. However, a stolen object that she offered him will allow his indictment: Claire will spend a year in prison. When she is released, Ferdinand marries her. Kerman, Ferdinand's new boss, employs Claire in his cabaret. She puts on a famous act during which she picks the pockets of the spectators, then gives the objects back at the end of the show. But Brady reappears, demanding 80% of the young woman's earnings, otherwise he will denounce Claire's bigamy, to whom he is still married! Ferdinand prepares to flee with his wife. When he finds her, he comes across the corpse of Brady, whom Claire has just killed.

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