Jacques Demy
Born
1931-06-05
Place of birth
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.
Known for
The 400 Blows
Policier (non crédité)
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)
The Beaches of Agnès
Self (archive footage)
Paris Belongs to Us
Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)
Jacquot
Jacques Demy (uncredited)
The Young Girls Turn 25
Self (archive footage)
Ars
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Tribute to Zgougou the Cat
Self
The World of Jacques Demy
Self (archive footage)
Dead Horizons
Young man
Le Bel Indifférent
(voice)
Jim Morrison: The End
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Nulle part ailleurs
Self
Viva Varda!
Self (archive footage)
Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)