Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Jean-Pierre Jeunet (born 1953) is a French screenwriter, film producer and director.

Overview

Born at Le Coteau in 1953.

In detail

Jean-Pierre Jeunet studied at lycée Henri-Poincaré. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France. Membership is recorded of Writers Guild of America West.

Works named in the authority record are Amélie and A Very Long Engagement.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Edgar Awards and Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire.

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“Jean-Pierre Jeunet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1953
Awards: Knight of the Legion of Honour,Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎,Edgar Awards,Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire,Officer of Arts and Letters,European Film Award for Best Film
Family: film_directors
Authority: Q217324
Languages: French
Member of: Writers Guild of America West
Production: one_pass
Birth place: Le Coteau
Educated at: lycée Henri-Poincaré
Nationality: France
Occupations: screenwriter,film producer,director
Notable works: Amélie,A Very Long Engagement
Work locations: France
External identifiers: wikidata: Q217324 · wikipedia: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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