Yves Boisset
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Yves Boisset (14 March 1939 – 31 March 2025) was a French film director and scriptwriter. Boisset began his career as an assistant director. After working with such directors as Hossein, Ciampi, Melville and Clement, he began directing short films until the late 1960s when he made his feature film debut. Boisset frequently contributes to the scripts he shoots and is known for his fast-paced action-adventures and his social and political thrillers. His 1972 film L'Attentat entered into the 8th Moscow International Film Festival where it won the Silver Prize. Source: Article "Yves Boisset" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Yves Boisset Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Yves Boisset reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Yves Boisset's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 29% of Yves Boisset'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 Patrick Dewaere, My Hero, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Yves Boisset Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yves Boisset's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Yves Boisset has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Patrick Dewaere, My Hero | Self (voice) (archive footage) - director | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Yves Boisset - Le Cinéaste le plus censuré de France | Self - filmmaker, subject | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Lino, il n'était que lui-même | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Le cinéma de Boris Vian | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Day in the Life of French Cinema | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Spy, Stand Up | Richard's assistant | Hit | Similar → |
Yves Boisset - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yves Boisset?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yves Boisset is "Patrick Dewaere, My Hero" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Yves Boisset acted in?
Yves Boisset has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yves Boisset?
Other notable films include "Spy, Stand Up", "Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde", and "Lino, il n'était que lui-même".