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René Urtreger

Born July 6, 1934 · Paris, Ile-de-France, France (age 92)

René Urtreger (born July 6, 1934) is a French bebop pianist. Urtreger was born in Paris and began his piano studies at the age of four, studying privately first, and then at the Conservatory. He studied with an orientation toward jazz, playing in a small Parisian club, the Sully d' Auteuil. Conducted by Hubert Damisch, the Sully boasted an orchestra of talented students including Sacha Distel and…

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Elevator to the GallowsElevator to the Gallows · 1958
Elevator to the Gallows
★ 7.61958
MovieCrimeDrama
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
Jazz Legends - Chet Baker QuintetteJazz Legends - Chet Baker Quintette · 2022
Jazz Legends - Chet Baker Quintette
2022
MovieMusic
L'Homme qui n'était pas làL'Homme qui n'était pas là · 1987
L'Homme qui n'était pas là
★ 5.21987
MovieThriller
Charles Elaine, a famous actor, becomes the target of a man who wants to apply to him a theory according to which you can make someone crazy by manipulating him. Rella, a beautiful young woman, is designed to drive Charles crazy.
The HousekeeperThe Housekeeper · 2002
The Housekeeper
★ 5.62002
MovieComedyDrama
After his wife leaves him for another man, Jacques hires a housekeeper, Laura, to keep his Paris apartment in order. As he starts increasing her hours and spending more time with her on her days off, Jacques is torn between the pleasure of Laura's company, and the headache that such an intrusion brings to his new domain of singlehood.
JanineJanine · 1961
Janine
★ 6.61961
MovieDrama
During a desultory night on the town, two men talk about their experiences with women. One of them disparages his ex-wife, while the other is enamored of the prostitute he was with earlier in the evening. Without realizing it, both men are talking about Janine.
Charlie Parker: Bird SongsCharlie Parker: Bird Songs · 2022
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
★ 6.82022
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In 1955, on his report, a medical examiner wrote in the box: age, “about 53 years”. Charlie Parker nicknamed Bird just died, at 34. His death will be the ransom of a life that was not denied to the excesses or the consuming flame of genius. His wildest improvisations will open the door to future jazzmen. Between shadow and light this film will pay tribute to one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
The ChickenThe Chicken · 1965
The Chicken
★ 7.01965
MovieComedyFamily
The Chicken [Le Poulet] is a 1965 French short comedy film directed by Claude Berri. The film follows a father, mother, and son who go to visit a chicken farm. The son catches and brings home a chicken. The father plans to eat it if the chicken doesn't lay eggs. The boy aims to save the chicken and comedy ensues. It won an Oscar in 1966 for Best Short Subject.

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