Gérard Corbiau

Directing

Gérard Corbiau

Born

1941-09-19 (85)

Place of birth

Brussels, Belgium

Known for

Directing

Credits

11 titles

Gérard Corbiau (French: [kɔʁbjo]; born 1941) is a Belgian, French language director. He is best known for his acclaimed costume dramas, of which commonly feature music. His film Farinelli was released in 1994, which won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in 1995. The film was nominated for an Academy Award of the same category.

Known for

Behind the camera

Farinelli poster
6.6

The life and career of Italian opera singer Farinelli, considered one of the greatest castrato singers of all time.

Farinelli

1994

The King Is Dancing poster
6.5

Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer

The King Is Dancing

2000

The King Is Dancing poster
6.5

Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer

The King Is Dancing

2000

The Music Teacher poster
7.0

Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on both teacher and students, there is plenty of time for relationships to develop between the three.

The Music Teacher

1988

The Music Teacher poster
7.0

Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on both teacher and students, there is plenty of time for relationships to develop between the three.

The Music Teacher

1988

The Year of Awakening poster
5.0

A sensitive, 14 year old orphan in a military school learns about life and love from his classmates and teachers.

The Year of Awakening

1991

The Year of Awakening poster
5.0

A sensitive, 14 year old orphan in a military school learns about life and love from his classmates and teachers.

The Year of Awakening

1991

Saint-Germain ou La négociation poster
7.0

This is the TV adaptation of a novel by Francis Walder. The scene happens in 1570, during the religions wars between catholics and protestants in France. Both sides are decided for a truth, to enable peaceful negociations of a settlement, which will become the peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the same year. The negociation, lead by Henri de Malassise (Jean Rochefort), and the Earl of Biron for the Catholic side, and Mr. d'Ublé and M. de Mélynes for the protestants side.

Saint-Germain ou La négociation

2003

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NR

Adaptation of the novel of the same name by Raphaël Jerusalmy.

Sauver Mozart

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No artwork available
NR

Adaptation of the novel of the same name by Raphaël Jerusalmy.

Sauver Mozart

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Versailles, the visit poster
8.5

You will discover the history of the palace as well as the masterpieces it houses. This is the most complete tour imaginable, covering the gardens, the royal apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Petit Trianon, the Royal Chapel and the Opera. This private visit will enable you to see the treasures which astound the 10 million people who visit the castle and gardens every year.

Versailles, the visit

1999