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François Villiers

François Villiers (2 March 1920 – 29 January 2009) Chevalier of the Legion of Honor was a French film director. He was responsible for several films, from Hans le marin in 1949, to Manika, une vie plus tard, in 1989, which won the Prix du Public at Cannes.

Also recorded as Francois Salomons

François Villiers

Collectie / Archief: Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie: [onbekend] Beschrijving: Filmforum over nieuwe stromingen in de filmkunst in het kader van de filmweek Arnhem. de Franse regisseur François Villiers Datum: 22 juni 1959 Locatie: Arnhem, Gelderland Trefwoorden: cinematografie, festivals, filmregisseurs, films Persoonsnaam: Viltiers Fr Fotograaf: Rossem, Wim van / Anefo, [onbekend

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Name
François Villiers
Born
2 March 1920
Birthplace
Paris, France
Died
29 January 2009
Place of death
Boulogne-Billancourt
Occupation
Film director
Full name
François Émile Salomons.
Nationality
France
Languages
French

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François Villiers (2 March 1920 – 29 January 2009) Chevalier of the Legion of Honor was a French film director. He was responsible for several films, from Hans le marin in 1949, to Manika, une vie plus tard, in 1989, which won the Prix du Public at Cannes.

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