Is Alain Resnais A-List?
No — Alain Resnais is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
'Hiroshima Mon Amour' Release
Directed 'Hiroshima Mon Amour,' establishing him as a key figure in the French New Wave.
'Last Year at Marienbad'
Directed 'Last Year at Marienbad,' pushing boundaries of cinematic form.
'La Guerre Est Finie'
Directed 'La Guerre Est Finie', a politically charged film
'Mon Oncle d'Amérique'
Directed 'Mon Oncle d'Amérique', received positive reception.
'Smoking/No Smoking'
Directed 'Smoking/No Smoking', further experimenting with narrative.
'Coeurs' Released
Directed 'Coeurs', continuing to explore themes of human relationships.
Death at 91
Passed away, leaving a legacy of innovative filmmaking.
Cinema Innovator
Remembered as a highly influential director known for his experimental and intellectual films.
Last updated: February 23, 2026