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Martin Provost

Martin Provost (born 13 May 1957) is a French film director, writer and actor. He wrote and directed films such as Séraphine and Le Ventre de Juliette. Violette, his 2013 biographical drama about author Violette Leduc, was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.

Martin Provost

à l'avant-première du film "Violette".

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Name
Martin Provost
Born
13 May 1957
Birthplace
Brest, France
Occupation
Film director, writer, actor
Nationality
France

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Martin Provost (born 13 May 1957) is a French film director, writer and actor. He wrote and directed films such as Séraphine and Le Ventre de Juliette. Violette, his 2013 biographical drama about author Violette Leduc, was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Visual art and other activities
  4. 04Archives and collections
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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