Director Philippe de Broca (1933)

The film L’Africain (1983), directed by Philippe de Broca, follows a travel agent’s journey to Africa. She had plans to establish a resort hotel, but instead finds herself face-to-face with her gruff former spouse and illicit ivory traders.

Five Day Lover (1961) is a French comedy directed and co-written by Philippe de Broca. The protagonist, Claire, is an Englishwoman living in Paris with her husband Georges and their two young children. While attending a fashion show put on by her friend Madeleine, a fashion designer, Claire meets Antoine, a carefree Frenchman. Despite Antoine being involved with Madeleine, Claire is drawn to him and begins visiting his lavish apartment five afternoons a week. However, evenings and weekends are still dedicated to her family. When Madeleine discovers the affair, she confronts the couple ...