Jean Renoir Movie Trailers

Whirlpool of Fate Trailer (1925)

20 March 1925

Orphan Virginia is left destitute following her father's death and her uncle's alcoholism; she finds refuge with bohemians but is forced to flee, eventually finding romance and a life-altering experience that triggers surreal dreams.

Jean Renoir, le patron, 1re partie: La recherche du relatif Trailer (1967)

18 January 1967

The first of three documentaries by Rivette on Jean Renoir.

Jean Renoir, le patron, 2e partie: La direction d'acteur Trailer (1967)

22 January 1967

Second in the documentary trilogy from mastermind Jacques Rivette, featuring a conversation between Jean Renoir and Michel Simon, who celebrate their reunion by discussing, among other things, La Chienne (1931) and Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932).

Carola Trailer (1973)

03 February 1973

Norman Lloyd directed this televised production of Jean Renoir's World War II-era play. Taking place backstage at a theatrical performance in Nazi-occupied France, Carola is a tale of passion and intrigue that involves a beautiful stage actress and her emotional and psychological struggles over a Nazi officer, whom she is entangled in an affair with, and a Resistance leader whom she is hiding.

A Salute to France Trailer (1944)

02 January 1944

Commissioned to prepare Allied troops for the liberation of Europe, the film uses a blend of staged narratives and historical footage to promote solidarity and dispel the myth that France was a nation of willing collaborators.

The Ways of Love Trailer (1950)

13 December 1950

Anthology film by three directors, "A Day in the Country", "Jofroi" and "The Miracle".

Little Red Riding Hood Trailer (1930)

14 May 1930

This is 1929: the little red riding hood is still with us and her life is more complicated than ever.

La règle du jeu de Jean Renoir: Une analyse du film par l'image Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

This analysis is based on an ideological commentary on Renoir's film. From the beginning, the reading, unilateral, gives keys to interpret the characters: "These are shadows returning to the castle".

Those of Our Land Trailer (1915)

22 November 1915

With family connections to some famous French artists, writers, and musicians of the time, Sacha Guitry decided to film the individuals in action, to celebrate the greatness of his culture, threatened by Germany in the ongoing Great War.

Jean Renoir parle de son art Trailer (1961)

11 November 1961

Three-part interview with French film director Jean Renoir, conducted by French New Wave director Jacques Rivette.