Actor

Jacques Demy

1951–present1931–1990DocumentaryDramaMusic

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 26 films ↗Also wrote 24 screenplays ↗

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Known For

32 acting credits

as Policier (non crédité)

The 400 Blows

as Policier (non crédité)

1959

The 400 Blows

as Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

as Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)

1964

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Filmography

2024Jacques Demy: The Pink and the BlackSelf7.2 2023Viva Varda!Self (archive footage)8.1 2022Deneuve, la reine CatherineSelf (archive footage)7.8 2021Hervé Guibert, la mort propagandeSelf (archive footage)3.7 2021Hommage à Michel Legrand et Jacques Demy au festival Sœurs JumellesSelf (archive footage)2021Jim Morrison: The End

About

Jacques Demy (June 5, 1931 – October 27, 1990) was a French director and screenwriter. He appeared in the wake of the French New Wave. His films are well known for their sumptuous look, drawing on Hollywood musicals, fairy tales, jazz, and opera.

As Director

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1982A Room in Town 1970Donkey Skin 1964The Umbrellas of Cherbourg 1979Lady Oscar 1961Lola 1963Bay of Angels

As Screenwriter

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1982A Room in Town 1970Donkey Skin 1979Lady Oscar 1961Lola 1991Jacquot 1969Model Shop

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