Screenplay: Claude Berri

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Claude Berri. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Jean de Florette

1986 · Movie · 122 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Yves Montand · Gérard Depardieu · Daniel Auteuil · Elisabeth Depardieu

Synopsis Jean de Florette (1986) tells the tale of a cunning landowner and his dim-witted nephew who devise a scheme to cut off the sole water supply to a neighboring plot. Their goal is to drive the neighboring property owner into...

7.7

2K votes

7.7

2K votes

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Yves Montand · Daniel Auteuil · Emmanuelle Béart · Hippolyte Girardot

Synopsis Manon of the Spring (Jean de Florette II) (1986) follows the journey of Manon, now a captivating young shepherdess residing in the picturesque landscapes of Provence. After the tragic events that befell her father in the preceding film, Manon is...

7.5

2K votes

7.5

2K votes

The Two of Us

1967 · Movie · 85 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Michel Simon · Luce Fabiole · Alain Cohen · Roger Carel

Synopsis The Two of Us (1967) follows the journey of Claude, a young Jewish boy who is sent away from his family to live with an elderly couple in the countryside during the Nazi occupation of France. The couple, Pepe and...

7.0

324 votes

7.0

324 votes

6.8

3K votes

So Long, Stooge

1983 · Movie · 93 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Coluche · Richard Anconina · Agnès Soral · Mahmoud Zemmouri

Synopsis So Long, Stooge (1983) follows the story of Lambert, a weary and isolated individual who works the night shift at a gas station, often lost in his own thoughts and struggles with alcohol. One night, a young man named Bensoussan,...

6.7

71 votes

6.7

71 votes

6.6

117 votes

Hunting and Gathering

2007 · Movie · 97 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Audrey Tautou · Guillaume Canet · Laurent Stocker · Françoise Bertin

Synopsis Hunting and Gathering (2007) follows the intertwined lives of four individuals who have been dealt a rough hand by life. Camille, a dedicated office cleaner, crosses paths with Franck, a grumpy cook, Philibert, a history-obsessed aristocrat, and Paulette, a frail...

6.5

7K votes

6.5

7K votes

6.5

39 votes

I Love You All

1980 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Gérard Depardieu · Serge Gainsbourg

Synopsis I Love You All (1980) follows a woman who extends invitations to four significant men from her past, bringing them together under one roof for a New Year's Eve dinner. As the evening unfolds, the group is transported through a...

6.0

31 votes

6.0

31 votes

Lucie Aubrac

1997 · Movie · 115 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Carole Bouquet · Daniel Auteuil · Patrice Chéreau · Jean-Roger Milo

Synopsis Lucie Aubrac (1997) is a gripping film inspired by the autobiographical account of Lucie Aubrac, chronicling the experiences of a couple deeply involved in the French Resistance against the German occupation during World War II. The narrative revolves around Lucie...

6.0

151 votes

6.0

151 votes

5.6

73 votes

One Stays, the Other Leaves

2005 · Movie · 109 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Charlotte Gainsbourg · Nathalie Baye · Pierre Arditi

Synopsis One Stays, the Other Leaves (2005) delves into the intricate dynamics of two longstanding friendships, each involving a couple where the husbands are entangled in enduring extramarital relationships. The narrative explores the complexities and consequences of these affairs, offering a...

5.5

48 votes

5.5

48 votes

Le maître d'école

1981 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Coluche · Josiane Balasko · Jacques Debary · Charlotte de Turckheim

Synopsis Le maître d'école (1981) follows Gérard Barbier, portrayed by Coluche, who finds himself out of work after standing up for a young boy caught stealing boots at a clothing store. With only a high school diploma, Gérard decides to pursue...

5.4

55 votes

5.4

55 votes

One Wild Moment

2015 · Movie · 105 min. · France

Direction Jean-François Richet

Cast Vincent Cassel · François Cluzet · Alice Isaaz · Lola Le Lann

Synopsis One Wild Moment (2015) follows the story of two close friends who decide to take a relaxing beach holiday together, bringing along their teenage daughters. However, their vacation takes an unexpected and uncomfortable turn when an awkward situation arises, testing...

5.1

2K votes

5.1

2K votes

Trésor

2009 · Movie · 89 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri · François Dupeyron

Cast Alain Chabat · Mathilde Seigner · Hélène Vincent · Isabelle Nanty

Synopsis Trésor (2009) follows the story of Jean-Pierre and Nathalie, a couple celebrating their five-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, Jean-Pierre surprises Nathalie with an unusual gift: a British bulldog. Nathalie is instantly smitten with the new addition to their family,...

4.0

662 votes

4.0

662 votes

Marry Me! Marry Me!

1968 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Grégoire Aslan · Claude Berri · Louisa Colpeyn · Prudence Harrington

Synopsis Marry Me! Marry Me! (1968) follows the story of Claude and Isabella, who cross paths on a beach during a summer fling. Their initial connection leads to a whirlwind romance, but their differing life goals create tension. While Claude envisions...

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The First Time

1976 · Movie · 83 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Alain Cohen · Charles Denner · Zorica Losic · Delphine Lévy

Synopsis The First Time (1976) follows the story of Claude, a high school senior who is more preoccupied with girls and his desires than with his academic pursuits. His lack of confidence and less-than-studly appearance make it challenging for him to...

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L'oeuf

1972 · Movie · 85 min. · France

Direction Jean Herman

Cast Guy Bedos · Marie Dubois · Bernadette Lafont · Michel Galabru

Synopsis L'oeuf (1972) follows the journey of Emile Magis, a humble worker who feels isolated from his peers. His primary desire is to find happiness, but he gradually comes to understand that societal life is governed by conventions, deceit, and falsehoods....

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The Man with Connections

1970 · Movie · 91 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Guy Bedos · Yves Robert · Rosy Varte · Georges Géret

Synopsis The Man with Connections (1970) follows the journey of a reluctant private who is determined to avoid his military duties. Set against the backdrop of war, the protagonist finds himself unwilling to participate in the conflict. In an attempt to...

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In a Wild Moment

1977 · Movie · 81 min. · France

Direction Claude Berri

Cast Jean-Pierre Marielle · Victor Lanoux · Christine Dejoux · Agnès Soral

Synopsis In a Wild Moment (1977) follows Pierre, a 44-year-old man who is happily divorced, as he travels to the Côte d'Azur with his teenage daughter and his friend Jacques, along with Jacques' teenage daughter, Françoise. While enjoying the sun and...

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