Jacques Demy

Jacques Demy was a French screenwriter, dialogue writer, lyricist, film producer, actor and director (1931–1990). He was born at Pontchâteau and died at 14th arrondissement of Paris.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jacques Louis Raymond Marcel Demy.

Born at Pontchâteau in 1931, died at 14th arrondissement of Paris in 1990.

In detail

Jacques Demy studied at École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with French New Wave. Agnès Varda is recorded as an influence.

Distinctions recorded are Louis Delluc Prize and Palme d'Or.

Chronology

1931Jacques Demy born at Pontchâteau.
1990Jacques Demy died at 14th arrondissement of Paris.

Sources

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“Jacques Demy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q312258: Jacques Demy
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