Born 100 years ago, Jean Renoir is considered by many the greatest of film directors. Omnibus presents a two-part investigation of Renoir's life and career, coinciding with a short season of his films on BBC2.

The son of Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Jean's career began in the silent era but his most acclaimed films date from the 1930s.
His films are said to reflect his father's love of nature and deep humanity, and have long been an inspiration to other directors as well as audiences.
Directors Bernardo Bertolucci, Peter Bogdanovich and Claude Chabrol are among those interviewed.
Director David Thompson; Series editor Nigel Williams.
La Regle du Jeu will be shown next Saturday and Boudu Saved from Drowning next Sunday; Part 2 of Omnibus next Tuesday
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