Paul Guimard

Writing

Paul Guimard

Born March 3, 1921 · Saint-Mars-la-Jaille, Loire-Atlantique, France

Died May 2, 2004 · aged 83

Paul Guimard (3 March 1921 – 2 May 2004) was a French writer known for combining his passion for writing with his love of the sea. His most famous work was Les Choses de la Vie, which was adapted for film, with a complete change of its ending, by Claude Sautet, with Romy Schneider and Michel Piccoli. Guimard was born at Saint-Mars-la-Jaille (Loire-Atlantique). He married Benoîte Groult. Following…

Known For

The Things of LifeThe Things of Life · 1970
The Things of Life
7.11970
MovieDramaRomance
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
IntersectionIntersection · 1994
Intersection
5.11994
MovieDramaRomance
During a car accident, Vincent Eastman watches his whole life flash before his eyes, and he doesn't like what he sees. While maintaining the semblance of a marriage with his wife, Sally, Vincent has been carrying on with a mistress, Olivia. She's everything Sally isn't -- warm, passionate, carefree. So why can't he choose between the two, especially when his indecision is taking its toll on his daughter?
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.
That NightThat Night · 1958
That Night
5.81958
MovieCrimeDrama
Jean, who is the artistic director of a fashion magazine, is married to a very pretty cover girl, Sylvie. They both work for André Reverdy, a very cynical man, who openly covets Sylvie.
À nous deux, Paris!À nous deux, Paris! · 1966
À nous deux, Paris!
8.01966
MovieComedyDrama
Two ambitious young provincials, Patrick and Michel, go to Paris to seek their fortune. Patrick seems to be the epitome of the up-and-comer at any price: with no scruples whatsoever, he manages to break into the world of finance, i.e. into the home of banker Philippe Haguenauer. He soon becomes the lover of the woman, Hélène, director of a major fashion house, while Philippe, for his part, is having the perfect love affair with Nadine, his secretary. And this with the mutual consent of both spouses. Meanwhile, Michel, shy and sentimental, is looking for a situation, while remaining honest.
ApostrophesApostrophes · 1975
Apostrophes
8.51975
Series
Apostrophes was a live, weekly, literary, prime-time, talk show on French television created and hosted by Bernard Pivot. It ran for fifteen years (724 episodes) from January 10, 1975, to June 22, 1990, and was one of the most watched shows on French television (around 6 million regular viewers). It was broadcast on Friday nights on the channel France 2 (which was called "Antenne 2" from 1975 to 1992). The hourlong show was devoted to books, authors and literature. The format varied between one-on-one interviews with a single author and open discussions between four or five authors.
Midi trenteMidi trente · 1972
Midi trente
6.01972
Series
The Cousins of ConstanceThe Cousins of Constance · 1970
The Cousins of Constance
8.71970
SeriesDramaFamily
A young fisherman returns home to a Breton village and enlists his family's help to restore an old boat named La Constance.

Movies

The Things of LifeThe Things of Life · 1970
The Things of Life
7.11970
MovieDramaRomance
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
IntersectionIntersection · 1994
Intersection
5.11994
MovieDramaRomance
During a car accident, Vincent Eastman watches his whole life flash before his eyes, and he doesn't like what he sees. While maintaining the semblance of a marriage with his wife, Sally, Vincent has been carrying on with a mistress, Olivia. She's everything Sally isn't -- warm, passionate, carefree. So why can't he choose between the two, especially when his indecision is taking its toll on his daughter?
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.
That NightThat Night · 1958
That Night
5.81958
MovieCrimeDrama
Jean, who is the artistic director of a fashion magazine, is married to a very pretty cover girl, Sylvie. They both work for André Reverdy, a very cynical man, who openly covets Sylvie.
À nous deux, Paris!À nous deux, Paris! · 1966
À nous deux, Paris!
8.01966
MovieComedyDrama
Two ambitious young provincials, Patrick and Michel, go to Paris to seek their fortune. Patrick seems to be the epitome of the up-and-comer at any price: with no scruples whatsoever, he manages to break into the world of finance, i.e. into the home of banker Philippe Haguenauer. He soon becomes the lover of the woman, Hélène, director of a major fashion house, while Philippe, for his part, is having the perfect love affair with Nadine, his secretary. And this with the mutual consent of both spouses. Meanwhile, Michel, shy and sentimental, is looking for a situation, while remaining honest.

TV Shows

ApostrophesApostrophes · 1975
Apostrophes
8.51975
Series
Apostrophes was a live, weekly, literary, prime-time, talk show on French television created and hosted by Bernard Pivot. It ran for fifteen years (724 episodes) from January 10, 1975, to June 22, 1990, and was one of the most watched shows on French television (around 6 million regular viewers). It was broadcast on Friday nights on the channel France 2 (which was called "Antenne 2" from 1975 to 1992). The hourlong show was devoted to books, authors and literature. The format varied between one-on-one interviews with a single author and open discussions between four or five authors.
Midi trenteMidi trente · 1972
Midi trente
6.01972
Series
The Cousins of ConstanceThe Cousins of Constance · 1970
The Cousins of Constance
8.71970
SeriesDramaFamily
A young fisherman returns home to a Breton village and enlists his family's help to restore an old boat named La Constance.