Jean-François Richet
Directing
Biography
Jean-François Richet (born July 2, 1966) is a French film director and screenwriter. Debuting with État des lieux (1995) and Ma 6-T va crack-er (1997), he earned early critical notice for his gritty portrayals of French suburban life.
Richet expanded into international genre filmmaking with the remake Assault on Precinct 13 (2005). He achieved major critical acclaim with his two-part biographical crime epic Mesrine (2008), for which he won the César Award for Best Director. His subsequent directorial credits include Blood Father (2016), The Emperor of Paris (2018), and Plane (2023).
Filmography
Acting (2)
2018
The Emperor of Parisas Marshal of the Empire Michel Ney
6.3
1997
Crack 6Tas Djeff
5.8
Production & Directing (24)
2026
The Hunchback, Soul of ParisDirector
2026
MutinyDirector
6.4
2023
PlaneDirector
6.9
2018
The Emperor of ParisDirector
6.3
2018
The Emperor of ParisAdaptation
6.3
2016
Blood FatherDirector
6.2
2015
One Wild MomentDirector
5.8
2015
One Wild MomentWriter
5.8
2015
One Wild MomentAdaptation
5.8
2015
One Wild MomentDialogue
5.8
2014
WTFProducer
4.6
2008
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1Director
7.3
2008
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1Adaptation
7.3
2008
Mesrine: Killer InstinctDirector
7.3
2008
Mesrine: Killer InstinctAdaptation
7.3
2005
Assault on Precinct 13Director
6.2
2001
All About LoveDirector
4.9
2001
All About LoveWriter
4.9
2001
All About LoveEditor
4.9
1997
Crack 6TDirector
5.8
1997
Crack 6TWriter
5.8
1997
Crack 6TEditor
5.8
1995
Inner CityDirector
5.8
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TwiceDirector