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Jean Chapot

Jean Chapot (15 November 1930 – 10 April 1998) was a French screenwriter and film director who began his career as an actor. In 1972, he was awarded the Short Film Palme d'Or for his film Le fusil à lunette at the 25th Cannes Film Festival.

Jean Chapot

Name
Jean Chapot
Born
15 November 1930
Birthplace
Bois-Guillaume, Seine-Inférieure, France
Died
10 April 1998
Place of death
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Occupation
Screenwriter Film director
Nationality
France
Languages
French

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Jean Chapot (15 November 1930 – 10 April 1998) was a French screenwriter and film director who began his career as an actor. In 1972, he was awarded the Short Film Palme d'Or for his film Le fusil à lunette at the 25th Cannes Film Festival.

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