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Michel Audiard

Paul Michel Audiard (15 May 1920 – 27 July 1985) was a French screenwriter and film director, known for his witty, irreverent and slang-laden dialogues which made him a prominent figure on the French cultural scene of the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of French film director Jacques Audiard.

Also recorded as Pierre Michel Audiard

Michel Audiard

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Name
Michel Audiard
Birth Name
Paul Michel Audiard
Born
15 May 1920
Birthplace
Paris, France
Died
27 July 1985
Place of death
Dourdan, Essonne, France
Occupation
Film director
Nationality
France
Known for
Monsieur Gangster · Elle boit pas, elle fume pas, elle drague pas and mais... elle cause ! · Don't Take God's Children for Wild Geese · Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard · The Inquisitor

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Paul Michel Audiard (15 May 1920 – 27 July 1985) was a French screenwriter and film director, known for his witty, irreverent and slang-laden dialogues which made him a prominent figure on the French cultural scene of the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of French film director Jacques Audiard.

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Michel Audiard (1920–1985) was a French dialogue writer, director and film actor, among other activities. Works include Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard, Don't Take God's Children for Wild Geese, Monsieur Gangster and The Inquisitor.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Visual art and other activities
  4. 04Archives and collections
  5. 05Honours and memberships
  6. 06Notes, references and evidence

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