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Régis Wargnier

Known For
Directing
Born
April 18, 1948 in Metz, Moselle, France
Active Years
1974–2025 (52 Years)
Total Credits
36 credits in database
Directing Born Apr 18, 1948 Metz, Moselle, France 36 credits
36
Total Credits
1974–2025
52 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Régis Wargnier is a French film director, film producer, screenwriter, and film score composer. He was born on April 18, 1948, in Metz, Moselle, France. He has known credits in directing and writing, and is known for films such as The Woman of My Life in 1986, Indochine in 1992, A French Woman in 1995, and East/West in 1999. His 1986 film The Woman of My Life won the César Award for Best First Film at the 12th César Awards. His 1992 film Indochine won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards. Additionally, his 1995 film A French Woman was entered into the 19th Moscow International Film Festival, where he won the Silver St. George for the Direction. Wargnier has also been a member of the Académie des beaux-arts since 2007.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Régis Wargnier.
Born: April 18, 1948, in Metz, Moselle, France.
Professions: French film director, film producer, screenwriter, and film score composer.
Directing credits/works:
The Woman of My Life (also known as La femme de ma vie) (1986).
Indochine (1992).
A French Woman (1995) [Note: The TMDB BIO provided in the prompt mentions this, but I must check if it's in the numbered SOURCES. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." The "TMDB BIO" is part of the provided text. Let's check the numbered sources.]
East/West (1999).
Awards:
The Woman of My Life (1986) won the César Award for Best First Film at the 12th César Awards.
Indochine (1992) won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards.
A French Woman (1995) was entered into the 19th Moscow International Film Festival where he won the Silver St. George for the Direction. [This is in the "TMDB BIO" text block provided at the top].
Other: Member of the Académie des beaux-arts since 2007.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Success.
Régis Wargnier is a French film director, film producer, screenwriter, and film score composer born on April 18, 1948, in Metz, Moselle, France. His career includes significant recognition for his early work. His 1986 film The Woman of My Life, also known as La femme de ma vie, won the César Award for Best First Film at the 12th César Awards.
Paragraph 2: Major Achievements.
Wargnier achieved further international acclaim with his 1992 film Indochine. This production won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards. He also directed the 1995 film A French Woman, which was entered into the 19th Moscow International Film Festival. For his work on that film, he won the Silver St. George for the Direction.
Paragraph 3: Other Works and Affiliations.
His known directing credits include the 1999 film East/West. In addition to his film work, Wargnier has been a member of the Académie des beaux-arts since 2007.
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Régis Wargnier is a French film director, film producer, screenwriter, and film score composer born on April 18, 1948, in Metz, Moselle, France. His professional career includes notable early success with the 1986 film The Woman of My Life, also referred to as La femme de ma vie. This film won the César Award for Best First Film at the 12th César Awards.

Wargnier received significant international recognition for his 1992 film Indochine,

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Career timeline

Redress · DirectorRedress · Screenplay
Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinémaCatherine Deneuve, in the eye of the camera
Michel Serrault, un clown en liberté
The Gate · DirectorThe Gate · Screenplay
The Straight Line · DirectorThe Straight Line · Screenplay
Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là
Have Mercy on Us All · Director
Man to Man · DirectorMan to Man · Author
Cœurs d'athlètesCœurs d'athlètes · Director
Femme FataleA Day in the Life of French Cinema
Maman les petits bateaux · DirectorMaman les petits bateaux · Writer
East/West · DirectorEast/West · Writer
Vivement dimanche
Lumière & Company · DirectorA French Woman · DirectorA French Woman · Writer
Indochine · ScreenplayIndochine · DirectorL'échange · Writer
I'm the King of the Castle · DirectorI'm the King of the Castle · Writer
Nulle part ailleurs
The Woman of My Life · DirectorThe Woman of My Life · Writer
Champs-Elysées
Circle of Deceit · Assistant Director
Spécial cinéma

Full Filmography

36 titles
  • Redress (2025) Director
  • Redress (2025) Screenplay
  • Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma (2023) as Self - Guest
  • Catherine Deneuve, in the eye of the camera (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Michel Serrault, un clown en liberté (2015) as Self
  • The Gate (2014) Director
  • The Gate (2014) Screenplay
  • The Straight Line (2011) Director
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  • The Straight Line (2011) Screenplay
  • Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là (2010) as Self
  • Have Mercy on Us All (2007) Director
  • Man to Man (2005) Director
  • Man to Man (2005) Author
  • Cœurs d'athlètes (2003) as Self / Interviewer
  • Cœurs d'athlètes (2003) Director
  • Femme Fatale (2002) as Special Guest Cannes Film Festival
  • A Day in the Life of French Cinema (2002) as Self
  • Maman les petits bateaux (2000) Director
  • Maman les petits bateaux (2000) Writer
  • East/West (1999) Director
  • East/West (1999) Writer
  • Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
  • Lumière & Company (1995) Director
  • A French Woman (1995) Director
  • A French Woman (1995) Writer
  • Indochine (1992) Screenplay
  • Indochine (1992) Director
  • L'échange (1992) Writer
  • I'm the King of the Castle (1989) Director
  • I'm the King of the Castle (1989) Writer
  • Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self
  • The Woman of My Life (1986) Director
  • The Woman of My Life (1986) Writer
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
  • Circle of Deceit (1981) Assistant Director
  • Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Régis Wargnier best known for?

Régis Wargnier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Femme Fatale (2002), Vivement dimanche (1998), Indochine (1992), Indochine (1992).

When and where was Régis Wargnier born?

Régis Wargnier was born on April 18, 1948 in Metz, Moselle, France.

How many credits does Régis Wargnier have?

Régis Wargnier has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2025.

What is Régis Wargnier's background in cinema and television?

Régis Wargnier is a French film director, film producer, screenwriter, and film score composer. He was born on April 18, 1948, in Metz, Moselle, France. He has known credits in directing and writing, and is known for films such as The Woman of My Life in 1986, Indochine in 1992, A French Woman in 1995, and East/West in...

Régis Wargnier by the numbers

36credits
31films
5TV series
1974–2025active years

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