Michel Gondry
Date of Birth: 08 May 1963
Country: France
Biography: Michel Gondry (born May 8, 1963) is a French film, commercial and music video director and a screenwriter. He is noted for his inventive visual style and manipulation of mise en scène. His career as a filmmaker began with creating music videos for the French rock band Oui Oui, in which he also served as a drummer. The style of his videos for Oui Oui caught the attention of music artist Björk, who asked him to direct the video for her song "Human Behaviour"...(Wikipedia)
Total Credits at Criticker: 8 (Actor), 32 (Director), 13 (Writer)
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Joel (Carrey) is stunned to discover that his girlfriend Clementine (Winslet) has had her memories of their tumultuous relationship erased. Out of desperation, he contacts the inventor of the process, Dr. Howard Mierzwiak (Wilkinson), to have Clementine removed from his own memory. But as Joel's memories progressively disappear, he begins to rediscover his love for Clementine. (Focus Features)
A philosophical burlesque, Human Nature follows the ups and downs of an obsessive scientist, a female naturalist, and the man they discover, born and raised in the wild. (Fine Line Features)
A genuine crowd-pleaser, Dave Chappelle's Block Party spotlights comedy superstar Dave Chappelle as he presents a Brooklyn neighborhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime free block party. (Rogue Pictures)
La Lettre (1998) - Short Film
Michael Gondry's examination of childhood love is replete with his trademark strange imagery. One evening at the turn of the century, Stephane discusses with his brother the end of the millenium, but also girls, particularly Aurelie, a classmate with whom he is secretly in love. The following day, Aurelie has a letter to give to him... (imdb)
The Science of Sleep is a playful romantic fantasy set inside the topsy-turvy brain of Stephane Miroux (Bernal) an eccentric young man whose dreams constantly invade his waking life. (Warner Independent Pictures)
One Day... (2001) - Short Film
After he gets out of the toilets, a man is being chased by a human-sized turd, claiming to be the man's child.
Pecan Pie (2003) - Short Film
A "bed-car", driven by a man in his pajamas (Jim Carrey) who joyously sings "Pecan Pie", pulls over in a gas-station where two employee (french stand-up comedians Eric & Ramzy) change his blankets. Until the "bed-car" disappears into the night... (imdb)
A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.
"TOKYO!," the dynamic new film by three of world cinema's great visionaries: Michel Gondry, Leos Carax, and Bong Joon-ho. A uniquely entertaining modern-day triptych, "TOKYO!" explores Japan's multifaceted capital city through three indelible stories: a Kafkaesque fable about a young woman's bizarre physical transformation; an arch-punk mini-monster-movie in which a man rises from the sewers to wreak havoc on the city; and a beguiling tale about a hermit who ventures outside in search of love. (movieweb.com)
D.A.F.T. (1999) - Direct-to-Video
Videos include: Da Funk, Around the World, Burnin, Revolution 909, Fresh, Rollin & Scratching live in L.A.
Michel Gondry chronicles the life of Gondry family matriarch, his aunt Suzette Gondry, and her relationship with her son, Jean-Yves.
How to Blow Up a Helicopter (2009) - Short Film
A heartbreaking documentary-style portrait of a girl trying to connect with her father.
Seth Rogen and writing partner Evan Goldberg (Superbad) apply their trademark humor to the superhero genre in this big-screen action-adventure about a newspaper-publishing playboy (Rogen) who dons a disguise to fight crime after hours. As the Green Hornet, Britt Reid's power is no longer limited to the printed page -- and thanks to a nimble martial-arts expert (Jay Chou), he has the skills to expose the city's roughest criminals.
Björk: Volumen (1999) - Direct-to-Video
Features 14 stunning videos of Björk. The videos for Human Behaviour (from her first solo album Debut), Isobel (from her second album, Post) and Bachelorette (from her 3rd studio album, Homogenic) form a trilogy - all directed by Michel Gondry. (imdb)
The We and the I is the heartfelt and comical story of the final bus ride home for a group of young high school students and graduates. As kids depart the bus for the last time, we get to learn about these graduates as they step into the world - their love, their conflicts, their despair and their hope. (mubi.com)
Colin, a wealthy young man and inventor of the cocktail-mixing piano, wants to fall in love. With the help of his cook Nicolas and best friend Chick, he meets Chloe, the incarnation of a Duke Ellington tune. But soon after their wedding, Chloe falls ill. She has a water lily growing in her chest. Ruined by medical expenses, Colin resorts to increasingly desperate methods to save his beloved's life. (collider.com)
A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.
Nespresso... What Else? (2006) - Short Film
Commercial for Nespresso, starring George Clooney and directed by Michel Gondry.
Michel Gondry 2: More Videos (Before and After DVD 1) (2009) - Direct-to-Video
A DVD compilation of music videos and short films by director Michel Gondry. It was released in April 2009 and includes videos which were not included on Gondry's Directors Label DVD. The compilation includes nearly three hours of videos and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes content. (wikipedia)
Two young friends embark on a road trip across France in a vehicle they built themselves. (imdb)
Kidding (2018) - TV Series
Jeff, a famous children's television icon, struggles to retain his sanity as his family falls apart.
The Big Eight (2018) - Short Film
A woman spots love in first sight at a Las Vegas craps table and rolls the dice with one wish in mind. (imdb)
Room 802 (2018) - Short Film
Two best friends see each other in a new light after a night out in Las Vegas. (imdb)
No Ordinary August (2018) - Short Film
A couple dives into their emotions in a Las Vegas resort pool. (imdb)
Night of the Scorpio (2018) - Short Film
An unstoppable force brings two people together to send sparks flying through the night in Las Vegas. (imdb)
It Is Decidedly So (2018) - Short Film
Faced with the joy of a "just married" couple in Las Vegas, a woman's emotions take her on the ride of her life when she spots a man from afar. (imdb)
Follows a man, a director who tries to vanquish his demons, which are oppressing his creativity. (imdb)
