Jacques Demy

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Biography

Jacques Demy (June 5, 1931 – October 27, 1990) was a French director and screenwriter. He appeared in the wake of the French New Wave. His films are well known for their sumptuous look, drawing on Hollywood musicals, fairy tales, jazz, and opera.

Career Overview

Jacques Demy has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work is anchored in the The Adventures of Antoine Doinel Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Young Girls of Rochefort, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Donkey Skin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
84
Birth Date
1931-06-05 00:00:00
Birth Place
Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

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