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Alain Wermus

Alain Wermus
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Alain Wermus est un réalisateur français de téléfilms et de séries télévisées.

Il est le frère cadet du journaliste Paul Wermus.

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Madame Bovary (1991)
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Filmography of Alain Wermus (13 films)

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La Dame d'Izieu
Directed by Alain Wermus
Themes Histoire de France, L'Occupation allemande en France, La condition juive en France sous l'Occupation allemande
Actors Véronique Genest, Gaëla Le Devehat, Vincent Winterhalter, Philippe du Janerand, Renaud Marx, Jean-Baptiste Marcenac
Rating76% 3.8014053.8014053.8014053.8014053.801405
En France, durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Sabine Zlatin, une juive d'origine polonaise naturalisée française vit à Montpellier avec son mari Miron Zlatin. Elle est infirmière militaire, il est agronome. Mais dans la France sous occupation allemande, les juifs doivent se cacher pour ne pas être déportés dans les camps. Lorsque Sabine rencontre Léa Feldblum, une jeune femme juive dissimulant son identité, celle-ci lui fait rejoindre l'organisation de l'Œuvre de secours aux enfants (OSE). Sa mission sera dès lors de sauver les enfants enfermés dans les camp de transit, mais elle a de plus en plus de difficultés à trouver un foyer pour les enfants. Elle fonde alors à Izieu la colonie d’enfants réfugiés de l’Hérault, où pensionnent les orphelins jusqu'à une rafle organisée le 6 avril 1944 à l'initiative de Klaus Barbie.
Je t'aime à te tuer, 2h10
Directed by Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama, Thriller
Actors Bruno Wolkowitch, Florence Pernel, Sophie-Charlotte Husson, Laurent Bateau, Vanessa Valence, Philippe Uchan
Rating61% 3.0712353.0712353.0712353.0712353.071235
Après avoir quitté une scène de crime à Montréal juste avant l'arrivée de la police, un homme se réfugie à Bordeaux où il rencontre Béatrice, une mère divorcée. Une relation se noue entre les deux alors qu'une flic acharnée, Lucy, se met à traquer le nouvel arrivant.
Betty
Betty (1992)
, 1h43
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama
Themes Films about alcoholism, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs
Actors Marie Trintignant, Stéphane Audran, Jean-François Garreaud, Christiane Minazzoli, Pierre Martot, Thomas Chabrol
Rating67% 3.393063.393063.393063.393063.39306
Betty (Marie Trintignant), a young alcoholic woman, is caught cold while cheating on her bourgeois husband. Wasting no time, he and his family arrange a quick divorce settlement, ousting her from home and keeping her away from the two children the couple have. One night she ends up in a restaurant called Le Trou (The Hole), where she meets Laure (Stéphane Audran), an older woman, an alcoholic herself. Laure decides to take care of Betty after hearing the heart-breaking stories of her being a victim of a rich and ruthless society. Betty receives care and friendship from Laure, who's in a relationship with Mario (Jean-Francois Garreaud), the restaurant's owner. The envy toward Laure for Mario grows each day and will drive Betty to artfully contrive the means to conquer her new friend's lover. Laure realizes she has made a mistake by trusting her new friend and things soon begin to tremble between them. Betty's true colors are now visible and she sees her life at a point of no return, as she selfishly stomped on the last chance she had been given to be a better person.
Madame Bovary, 2h23
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama, Historical, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Films about suicide, Madame Bovary
Actors Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, Christophe Malavoy, Jean Yanne, François Maistre, Lucas Belvaux
Rating65% 3.2950753.2950753.2950753.2950753.295075
1837. Au cours d’une visite chez l’un de ses patients, Charles Bovary, médecin de campagne normand, s’éprend d’Emma, fille du riche fermier Rouault. Deux mois plus tard, ce dernier, qui sait le docteur veuf et désireux de refaire sa vie, lui offre la main de la jeune femme.
Stormy Summer, 1h35
Directed by Pascal Chaumeil, Charlotte Brändström, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Actors Judith Godrèche, Stanislas Carré de Malberg, Murray Head, Marie-Christine Barrault, Eva Darlan, Jean Bouise
Rating59% 2.9609752.9609752.9609752.9609752.960975
Louis, jeune adolescent, est attiré par sa cousine Laurence, dans la grande maison familiale en Auvergne durant l'été 1944. Arrive un parachutiste anglais qui va séduire Laurence.
Maux croisés, 1h30
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Crime
Actors Jean Poiret, Caroline Beaune, Rosine Cadoret, Riccardo Cucciolla, Albert Dray, Venantino Venantini
Rating66% 3.342053.342053.342053.342053.34205
Jean Lavardin passe quelques jours paisibles parmi les curistes et les touristes de la petite station thermale de Montecatini. Pour briser cette appréciable tranquillité, un jeu télévisé doit prochainement se dérouler dans la petite ville. L'émission sera retransmise en direct. Dès lors, chacun y va de ses préparatifs pour accueillir l'événement. Mais, un assassin sévit sur la personne de Claire Anello, une romancière à succès. Or, cette femme de milliardaire n'est pas la seule cible du tueur. Le finaliste du jeu est, lui aussi, retrouvé mort. Lavardin, venu se refaire une santé, n'a plus guère l'occasion de prendre les eaux. Il commence son enquête sans tarder.
Masks
Masks (1987)
, 1h40
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Themes Films about writers, Films about journalists, Films about television
Actors Philippe Noiret, Robin Renucci, Bernadette Lafont, Monique Chaumette, Anne Brochet, Pierre-François Duméniaud
Rating67% 3.3962553.3962553.3962553.3962553.396255
Roland Wolf, jeune journaliste, se fait inviter par Christian Legagneur, sous prétexte d'écrire la biographie de ce présentateur-vedette de télévision. En réalité, il cherche à retrouver la trace de sa sœur Madeleine, mystérieusement disparue. Celle-ci était l'amie de Catherine, la filleule de Legagneur, qui dépérit, victime d'un mal étrange. Roland devient l'amant de Catherine, et démasque Legagneur qui cherche à la tuer pour s'emparer de sa fortune. Cerné par la police, Legagneur, lors d'une émission en direct, avoue sa culpabilité ainsi que son mépris pour son public.
Inspector Lavardin, 1h40
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama, Comedy thriller, Crime
Actors Jean Poiret, Jean-Claude Brialy, Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Luc Bideau, Jacques Dacqmine, Pierre-François Duméniaud
Rating64% 3.2424853.2424853.2424853.2424853.242485
The titular inspector travels to a small coastal town to investigate the puzzling death of a devout and wealthy Roman Catholic writer who is found murdered on a beach with the word pig written on his back. When Inspector Lavardin arrives to investigate, he discovers that the widow, Helene, is an old flame he hasn't seen in 20 years. In the course of his probings, Lavardin inadvertently uncovers several metaphorical skeletons in the closet.
The Woman of My Life, 1h42
Directed by Régis Wargnier, Christophe Reichert, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about alcoholism, Medical-themed films, Films about music and musicians, Films about drugs, Films about classical music and musicians
Actors Christophe Malavoy, Jane Birkin, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Béatrice Agenin, Andrzej Seweryn, Didier Sandre
Rating60% 3.0438153.0438153.0438153.0438153.043815
Simon is a famous violinist who became a drunkard. His wife Laura created seven years earlier a classical orchestra of which he was one of the three pillars. After an attack of delirium tremens, he meets Pierre, a former alcoholic, who was able to overcome his habit, and who decides to help Simon. This would change his with Laura, who has always tried in vain to save Simon from his addiction, and is resentful of a stranger’s success. She becomes deeply jealous, and unconsciously starts to do everything to get Simon back into alcoholism.
A Man of My Measure, 1h32
Directed by Annette Carducci, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Comedy, Action
Actors Thierry Lhermitte, Liselotte Christian, Daniel Russo, Anémone, Emmanuelle Riva, Cécile Magnet
Rating54% 2.741392.741392.741392.741392.74139
L'histoire d'une grande et belle Allemande venue s'installer en France, et recherchant l'homme de sa vie, et de sa taille!
Mon premier amour, 1h40
Directed by Élie Chouraqui, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama
Actors Anouk Aimée, Richard Berry, Nathalie Baye, Gabriele Ferzetti, Jacques Villeret, Gilles Ségal
Rating60% 3.0057553.0057553.0057553.0057553.005755
Après 20 ans de vie commune, Richard s'aperçoit que sa mère Jane est malade d'une leucémie. Pendant tout ce temps, il ne s'est rendu compte de rien. Pour rattraper le temps perdu, il va désormais se consacrer à sa mère en lui offrant la fin la plus paisible possible...
Wedding in Blood, 1h35
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Stéphane Audran, Michel Piccoli, Clotilde Joano, Claude Piéplu, Daniel Lecourtois, Pippo Merisi
Rating68% 3.439513.439513.439513.439513.43951
Pierre Maury, a local politician in a small French town, is the lover of Lucienne Delamare. Her husband is the local mayor and he eventually comes across this secret relationship. Instead of being jealous, Paul Delamare reacts by taking advantage of this situation. He blackmails Pierre Maury.

Scriptwriter

The Woman of My Life, 1h42
Directed by Régis Wargnier, Christophe Reichert, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about alcoholism, Medical-themed films, Films about music and musicians, Films about drugs, Films about classical music and musicians
Actors Christophe Malavoy, Jane Birkin, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Béatrice Agenin, Andrzej Seweryn, Didier Sandre
Roles Writer
Rating60% 3.0438153.0438153.0438153.0438153.043815
Simon is a famous violinist who became a drunkard. His wife Laura created seven years earlier a classical orchestra of which he was one of the three pillars. After an attack of delirium tremens, he meets Pierre, a former alcoholic, who was able to overcome his habit, and who decides to help Simon. This would change his with Laura, who has always tried in vain to save Simon from his addiction, and is resentful of a stranger’s success. She becomes deeply jealous, and unconsciously starts to do everything to get Simon back into alcoholism.

Director

Betty
Betty (1992)
, 1h43
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama
Themes Films about alcoholism, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs
Actors Marie Trintignant, Stéphane Audran, Jean-François Garreaud, Christiane Minazzoli, Pierre Martot, Thomas Chabrol
Roles Assistant Director
Rating67% 3.393063.393063.393063.393063.39306
Betty (Marie Trintignant), a young alcoholic woman, is caught cold while cheating on her bourgeois husband. Wasting no time, he and his family arrange a quick divorce settlement, ousting her from home and keeping her away from the two children the couple have. One night she ends up in a restaurant called Le Trou (The Hole), where she meets Laure (Stéphane Audran), an older woman, an alcoholic herself. Laure decides to take care of Betty after hearing the heart-breaking stories of her being a victim of a rich and ruthless society. Betty receives care and friendship from Laure, who's in a relationship with Mario (Jean-Francois Garreaud), the restaurant's owner. The envy toward Laure for Mario grows each day and will drive Betty to artfully contrive the means to conquer her new friend's lover. Laure realizes she has made a mistake by trusting her new friend and things soon begin to tremble between them. Betty's true colors are now visible and she sees her life at a point of no return, as she selfishly stomped on the last chance she had been given to be a better person.
Masks
Masks (1987)
, 1h40
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Alain Wermus
Origin France
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Themes Films about writers, Films about journalists, Films about television
Actors Philippe Noiret, Robin Renucci, Bernadette Lafont, Monique Chaumette, Anne Brochet, Pierre-François Duméniaud
Roles Assistant Director
Rating67% 3.3962553.3962553.3962553.3962553.396255
Roland Wolf, jeune journaliste, se fait inviter par Christian Legagneur, sous prétexte d'écrire la biographie de ce présentateur-vedette de télévision. En réalité, il cherche à retrouver la trace de sa sœur Madeleine, mystérieusement disparue. Celle-ci était l'amie de Catherine, la filleule de Legagneur, qui dépérit, victime d'un mal étrange. Roland devient l'amant de Catherine, et démasque Legagneur qui cherche à la tuer pour s'emparer de sa fortune. Cerné par la police, Legagneur, lors d'une émission en direct, avoue sa culpabilité ainsi que son mépris pour son public.