Jacques Demy

Directing Born 1931-06-05 Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France Died 1990-10-27

Biography

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.

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Known For

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

1964 ★ 7.4

The Young Girls of Rochefort

1967 ★ 7.7

Un film et son époque