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Nina Companéez

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Nina Companéez

Born August 26, 1937 · Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Died April 9, 2015 · aged 77

Nina Companeez (26 August 1937 – 9 April 2015) was a French screenwriter and film director. Nina Companeez was the younger daughter of Russian Jewish émigré screenwriter Jacques Companéez and younger sister of contralto Irène Companeez. She was the mother of actress Valentine Varela. Companeez was a long time collaborator of Michel Deville. She wrote for 29 films and television shows. In April 20…

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The Horseman on the RoofThe Horseman on the Roof · 1995
The Horseman on the Roof
★ 6.51995
MovieAdventureRomance
In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.
Tender SharksTender Sharks · 1967
Tender Sharks
★ 9.01967
MovieActionComedy
While an admiral's son is hunted by secret agents, his sister plays his part on a warship.
The Diary of an Innocent BoyThe Diary of an Innocent Boy · 1968
The Diary of an Innocent Boy
★ 6.01968
MovieComedyRomance
Set in 18th century France, a naive 17-year-old orphan named Benjamin is taken in by his wealthy aunt, the Countess de Valandry. There, he is seduced by a variety of women, including a few flirtatious maidservants and neighboring countesses who all want to be Benjamin's "first".
Lucky JoLucky Jo · 1964
Lucky Jo
★ 6.71964
MovieCrime
Lucky Jo and his three friends are little criminals, who try to live from small burglaries. But they never have luck - ever so often something inpredictable happens to Jo and gets one of them arrested. While Jo is in prison once again, they decide they'd better do without him in future. He decides to help them secretly...and unfortunately.
The Bear and the DollThe Bear and the Doll · 1970
The Bear and the Doll
★ 6.21970
MovieComedyRomance
A quiet cellist living in the countryside has his life disrupted when he accidentally bumps into a wealthy, temperamental woman in a Rolls-Royce. Angered by his indifference to her charm, she attempts to seduce him, but he resists her attempts to invade his peaceful life.
The Bardot mysteryThe Bardot mystery · 2012
The Bardot mystery
★ 10.02012
MovieDocumentary
Who hides behind Brigitte Bardot? Extraordinarily photogenic, a tumultuous love life, the ultimate sex symbol for the 1950s and 1960s, the actress, singer and animal rights activist left an indelible mark on her era. Despite over 30,000 photos published in the press, her true personality has long-remained in the shadows.
Raphael or the Debauched OneRaphael or the Debauched One · 1971
Raphael or the Debauched One
★ 6.11971
MovieDrama
In 1830s France, a virtuous widow falls for a self-destructive debauchee obsessed with death. Initial resistance gives way to a desperate and cynical romance.
The Mona Lisa Has Been StolenThe Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen · 1966
The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen
★ 5.21966
MovieThrillerComedy
A thief falls in love with a maid and goes on the run after stealing Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

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