Claude Sautet

Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with accomplice and laboratory assistant Louise, kidnaps young women and brings them to the Génessier mansion. After rendering his victims unconscious, Dr. Génessier removes their faces and attempts to graft them on to Christiane's.

Dir. Georges Franju · With Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Édith Scob

A young woman becomes entangled with a successful businessman, but her ex tries to win her back, provoking intense jealousy that leads her to reconsider her choice. Ultimately, one man's actions force a resolution to her dilemma.

Dir. Claude Sautet · With Romy Schneider, Yves Montand, Sami Frey

Beautiful violin virtuoso Camille has two obsessions: the music of Ravel, and a friend of her husband's who crafts violins. But his heart seems to be as cold as her playing is passionate.

Dir. Claude Sautet · With Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Béart, André Dussollier

A detective decides to go undercover and set up a group of robbers, but he may be getting too caught up in the task at hand.

Dir. Claude Sautet · With Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Bernard Fresson

The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…

Dir. Claude Sautet · With Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Lea Massari

Two men pull off a daring daylight payroll heist in Milan, making a fast getaway. One is returning to France after years in hiding, needing money to start fresh with his family.

Dir. Claude Sautet · With Lino Ventura, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Sandra Milo

Three friends navigate mid-life crises: a blocked writer, a disillusioned doctor, and a charming man facing bankruptcy and divorce. As their struggles strain friendships, a younger man captures the attention of one friend's wife, complicating their lives further.

Dir. Claude Sautet · With Yves Montand, Michel Piccoli, Serge Reggiani

Nelly leaves her lazy, unemployed husband to work for retired judge Mr Arnaud, forty years her senior, after he offers to clear her bills for her. While she types his memoirs the two develop a close friendship, but Arnaud becomes jealous when Nelly begins dating his good-looking young publisher.

Dir. Claude Sautet · With Emmanuelle Béart, Michel Serrault, Claire Nadeau

In 1930s Marseilles two small-time crooks decide to join forces when they meet while brawling over a woman. Starting with fixed horse races and boxing matches, they soon find themselves doing jobs for the local gangster bosses. When they decide to go into the business for themselves, their easy-going approach to crime starts to change.

Dir. Jacques Deray · With Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Delon, Catherine Rouvel