Directing

Claude-Jean Bonnardot

Born 1923-12-26 · Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Claude-Jean Bonnardot was a French actor, director, and screenwriter known for his contributions to television and film. Born in Paris, he began his career as an actor before transitioning to directing. Bonnardot directed films such as Moranbong (1960), Ballade pour un voyou (1963), and the television adaptation of Adolfo Bioy Casares's novel L'Invention de Morel (1967). His works are noted for their experimental style and exploration of philosophical themes. Bonnardot's contributions to French cinema and television reflect his commitment to artistic innovation and narrative depth.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Moranbong poster
5.0

At the beginning of the Korean war, the love story, in a remote village, between a young worker and the daughter of a traditional musician.

Moranbong

1960

The Adventures of Zadig poster
5.6

In the time of King Moabdar, in ancient Babylon, the young philosopher, Zadig, undergoes many misadventures.

The Adventures of Zadig

1970

Le Chevalier des Touches poster
6.5

An adaptation of the novel by Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly.

Le Chevalier des Touches

1966

The Valley Without Spring poster
NR

Two men living in a snow-bound town in the mountains fall in love with the same girl

The Valley Without Spring

1972

The Invention of Morel poster
7.4

Escaped from jail, Luis finds refuge on a remote island where, it is said, several people have died long ago of a mysterious illness. He discovers a large abandoned villa. One day, a group of people from another time, come in. The villa and the nature around become the theater of strange phenomena…

The Invention of Morel

1967

The Invention of Morel poster
7.4

Escaped from jail, Luis finds refuge on a remote island where, it is said, several people have died long ago of a mysterious illness. He discovers a large abandoned villa. One day, a group of people from another time, come in. The villa and the nature around become the theater of strange phenomena…

The Invention of Morel

1967

Ballad for a Hoodlum poster
6.5

Vincent Vivant agrees to Stephan the spy's proposal: he is to cross the border with a mysterious suitcase.

Ballad for a Hoodlum

1963

Ballad for a Hoodlum poster
6.5

Vincent Vivant agrees to Stephan the spy's proposal: he is to cross the border with a mysterious suitcase.

Ballad for a Hoodlum

1963

One Morning in June 1940 poster
7.0

18 June 1940: German troops sweep through France. The cavalry school at Saumer is ordered to withdraw, but the director resolves to stop the enemy on a 25km front with his students.

One Morning in June 1940

1974

The End of the Tether poster
8.0

An experienced but aging captain in command of the Sofala must hide the fact that he is becoming blind.

The End of the Tether

1973