Georges Rouquier - Actor Profile

Georges Rouquier

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
10Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1909
Birth Place: Lunel-Viel, Hérault, France

About Georges Rouquier

Georges Rouquier (23 June 1909 – 19 December 1989) was a French film director, screenwriter and actor. He worked principally on documentary films, and his best-known work is Farrebique (1947) a lyrical evocation of farming life in Aveyron.

Known For: Directing

Georges Rouquier Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Georges Rouquier reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Georges Rouquier's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Georges Rouquier's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Z, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Georges Rouquier Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Georges Rouquier's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Z (1969) movie poster
★7.8

Z: A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but

Z

1969•Thriller
★6.8
Letter from Siberia (1957) movie poster
★6.8

Letter from Siberia: A faceless traveller takes a journey through the barren reaches of a Siberia caught between tradition and modernity, imp

Letter from Siberia

1957•Documentary
★6.7
Le Sabotier du Val de Loire (1956) movie poster
★6.7

Le Sabotier du Val de Loire: This is October 1955. The place is a village in Loire-Atlantique, La Chapelle-Basse-Mer, where an old clog-maker works a

Le Sabotier du Val de Loire

1956•Documentary
★4.8
Jeff (1969) movie poster
★4.8

Jeff: Jeff is a gangster who's disappeared with a million dollars, and Laurent is looking for him to catch him before the othe

Jeff

1969•Crime
★4.4
L'Amour nu (1981) movie poster
★4.4

L'Amour nu: Claire, a UNESCO interpreter, begins a romance with an oceanographer named Simon. Their relationship is challenged when

L'Amour nu

1981•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Georges Rouquier has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 L'Amour nu Jean Lafaye Flop Similar →
1972 Handsome Face Vizille Flop Similar →
1969 We Won't Go to the Woods Anymore - Flop Similar →
1969 Jeff Jeff Flop Similar →
1969 Z Attorney General (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1967 Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée Mathieu Flop Similar →
1962 Mandrin Voltaire (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1957 Letter from Siberia Narrator Hit Similar →
1956 Le Sabotier du Val de Loire Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1955 Lourdes et ses miracles - Flop Similar →

Georges Rouquier - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Georges Rouquier?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Georges Rouquier is "Z" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Georges Rouquier acted in?

Georges Rouquier has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Georges Rouquier?

Other notable films include "Letter from Siberia", "Le Sabotier du Val de Loire", and "Jeff".

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