Jean Rouch

Jean Rouch (1917–2004) was a French anthropologist, screenwriter and photographer.

Also recorded as Rouch.

Overview

Born at Paris in 1917, died at Birni-N'Konni in 2004.

In detail

Jean Rouch studied at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, École nationale des langues orientales vivantes and Institut d'ethnologie. Gilles Combet is recorded as having studied under Jean Rouch. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is film direction, documentary film and reportage. The authority associates the name with cinéma vérité.

Employment is recorded with Paris Nanterre University.

Works named in the authority record are Moi, un noir, Chronique d'un été and Les maîtres fous.

Distinctions recorded are Liotard Award and Honorary doctor of Leiden University.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jean Rouch”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q166405: Jean Rouch

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