Yves Ciampi
Yves Ciampi (lang; 9 February 1921 – 5 November 1982) was a French film director. He was married to Japanese actress Kishi Keiko from 1957 to 1975. His 1965 film Heaven on One's Head was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a Golden Prize.
Yves Ciampi

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- Full name
- Yves Jean Marie Ciampi.
- Born
- 1921 · 9th arrondissement of Paris.
- Died
- 1982 · 8th arrondissement of Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- screenwriter · film producer · director
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · Croix de guerre 1939–1945 · Resistance Medal
- Languages
- French
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In 1969 he was a member of the jury at the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.
• Name — Yves Ciampi • Born — 9 February 1921 • Birthplace — Paris, France • Died — 5 November 1982 • Place of death — Paris, France • Occupation — Film director • Years Active — 1949–1982 Yves Ciampi (lang; 9 February 1921 – 5 November 1982) was a French film director. He was married to Japanese actress Kishi Keiko from 1957 to 1975. His 1965 film Heaven on One's Head was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a Golden Prize. In 1969 he was a member of the jury at the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.
Filmography
• 1950: Suzanne and the Robbers • 1950: Un certain monsieur • 1951: Un grand patron • 1952: The Happiest of Men • 1953: The Slave • 1954: Le Guérisseur • 1955: The Heroes Are Tired • 1957: Typhoon Over Nagasaki • 1959: Le vent se lève • 1961: Who Are You, Mr. Sorge? • 1961: Liberté I • 1965: Le Ciel sur la tête • 1969: A quelques jours près
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