Directing

Jean Dewever

Born 1927-05-12 · Lille, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France

Jean Dewever was a French film director and screenwriter active from the 1950s to the 1970s. He directed films such as Les Honneurs de la guerre (1961), which was entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival. Dewever's work often delved into human relationships and societal issues, characterized by their thoughtful storytelling and character development. His contributions to French cinema reflect a commitment to exploring complex themes with sensitivity and depth.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

La Crise du logement poster
6.5

One year after Abbé Pierre's famous call for help on 1-2-1954 exposing the appalling conditions in which millions of French people barely survived, nothing had changed much. In 1955, the housing crisis was rife and entire families were forced to live cramped in dilapidated buildings or in slums. Jean Dewever, outraged like Abbé Pierre by such an infamous situation, took his camera and made this militant short in the hope of alerting not only the average viewer but also the competent authorities.

La Crise du logement

1955

La Crise du logement poster
6.5

One year after Abbé Pierre's famous call for help on 1-2-1954 exposing the appalling conditions in which millions of French people barely survived, nothing had changed much. In 1955, the housing crisis was rife and entire families were forced to live cramped in dilapidated buildings or in slums. Jean Dewever, outraged like Abbé Pierre by such an infamous situation, took his camera and made this militant short in the hope of alerting not only the average viewer but also the competent authorities.

La Crise du logement

1955

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7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ulysse est revenu

1978

No artwork available
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ulysse est revenu

1978

No artwork available
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

George Dandin

1973

No artwork available
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

« Allô police » Retour à l'envoyeur

1970

The Honors of War poster
5.5

One morning in August 1944, the inhabitants of a French village are celebrating their premature liberation. The festivities are interrupted by the arrival of an exhausted, leaderless German detachment. A few kilometers away, the inhabitants of the village of Muzière negotiate with the Germans and agree to a truce. But the arrival of a Wehrmacht captain, anxious to regain control of the men, puts an end to this fragile peace process. The captain suggested meeting the Americans and surrendering to regular troops rather than civilians. The inhabitants of Muzière, believing the truce to be broken, fire on the Germans and, on this misunderstanding, the guns start talking again.

The Honors of War

1962

The Honors of War poster
5.5

One morning in August 1944, the inhabitants of a French village are celebrating their premature liberation. The festivities are interrupted by the arrival of an exhausted, leaderless German detachment. A few kilometers away, the inhabitants of the village of Muzière negotiate with the Germans and agree to a truce. But the arrival of a Wehrmacht captain, anxious to regain control of the men, puts an end to this fragile peace process. The captain suggested meeting the Americans and surrendering to regular troops rather than civilians. The inhabitants of Muzière, believing the truce to be broken, fire on the Germans and, on this misunderstanding, the guns start talking again.

The Honors of War

1962

Les Jambes en l'air poster
4.5

Story of a marginal couple, César and Favouille, who set out to find their youngest daughter, who run away from home.

Les Jambes en l'air

1971

Les Jambes en l'air poster
4.5

Story of a marginal couple, César and Favouille, who set out to find their youngest daughter, who run away from home.

Les Jambes en l'air

1971