Gérard Pirès

A master of French cinema, Gérard Pirès was born in 1942 in Paris, France. He began his directorial career in the late 1960s and predominantly worked within the action and comedy genres, with his most iconic films being "Taxi" and "Sky Fighters", which earned him significant acclaim. Despite not having won awards at major film festivals, Pirès has established a unique authorial style characterized by fast-paced storytelling, and a knack for blending humor with high-octane action sequences. Gérard Pirès, with his vibrant vision and tireless creativity, remains a cherished figure in the landscape of French cinema, his films evoking laughter and adrenaline in equal measure.