Writing

Jean Aurel

Born November 6, 1925 · Rastolita, Mures, Romania

Died August 26, 1996 · aged 70

Jean Aurel was a Romanian-born French screenwriter and film director noted for his work during the French New Wave era. He began his career as a screenwriter, contributing to films such as Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) and Last Year at Marienbad (1961), both directed by Alain Resnais. Aurel transitioned to directing with films like De l'amour (1964) and Belle de Jour (1967), the latter co-written wit…

Known For

Le TrouLe Trou · 1960
Le Trou
8.21960
MovieDramaThriller
Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.
Manon 70Manon 70 · 1968
Manon 70
5.41968
MovieRomanceDrama
Manon is an amoral, free spirit who uses sex to surround herself in relatively luxurious surroundings.
Love on the RunLove on the Run · 1979
Love on the Run
7.01979
MovieRomanceDrama
Now in his thirties, Antoine Doinel is a divorced proofreader in love with a record seller. Colette Tazzi, now a lawyer, buys his first published autobiography, leading them to a chance meeting.
Hit and RunHit and Run · 1959
Hit and Run
9.31959
MovieActionDrama
The unfortunate journalist Fred falls in love with the young wife of an older business tycoon. Fred's involvement with her involves him in both blackmail and murder.
Confidentially YoursConfidentially Yours · 1983
Confidentially Yours
7.11983
MovieComedyCrime
After he's implicated in several murders, a real estate agent goes on the lam while his intrepid secretary does some private investigating of her own to locate the killer.
The Woman Next DoorThe Woman Next Door · 1981
The Woman Next Door
7.11981
MovieDramaRomance
Two ex-lovers wind up living next door to each other with their respective spouses. Forbidden passions ensue.
The VixenThe Vixen · 1969
The Vixen
5.41969
MovieDramaComedy
Clara becomes a secretary who must cater to all the desires of the womanizing writer Jérôme, while he tries to write his memoirs.
The TricyclistThe Tricyclist · 1957
The Tricyclist
5.71957
MovieComedy
Antoine Peyralout is baker Mouillefarine's tricycle delivery man. Comical and stuttering, Antoine shows more interest in the local soccer team than in professional integrity. A wedding cake pays the price for it and the young man is dismissed. Not dispirited in the least, Antoine decides to go to Nice, where his favorite team will play the final of the Cup. On his merry (and eventful) way, he has the opportunity to save a pretty camper, Popeline, with whom he falls in love. Once in Nice, he discovers that Dabek, the brilliant goal-keeper is not up to his task following bad news...

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