# San Sebastián to Host José Giovanni Retrospective Honoring French Crime Cinema Pioneer

The San Sebastián International Film Festival will mount a retrospective dedicated to José Giovanni, the French filmmaker known for classic crime films. The program celebrates his influence on the genre and introduces his work to contemporary audiences.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/san-sebastian-jose-giovanni-retrospective-1236827399/) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:10:34 +0000