Roger Hanin

Master of French cinema, Roger Hanin was born in 1925 in Algiers, Algeria, and began his active years in the film industry from 1953. He primarily directed films in the drama and thriller genres, with "Hell Train" and "Breath of Life" being among his most celebrated works, though he never won a major festival award. Despite this, Hanin's films often reflected a complex understanding of human nature, exemplifying his unique authorial style. Beyond his work, Roger Hanin was a man of immense passion and dedication, his love for cinema palpable in every project he undertook.