Jacques Demy

1931-06-05 – 1990-10-27 (age 59) Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

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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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Jacques Demy

Jacques Demy

Jacques Demy

Known For

The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

1959

as Policier (non crédité)

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

2002

as Self

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

1964

as Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)

The Beaches of Agnès

The Beaches of Agnès

2008

as Self (archive footage)

Viva Varda!

Viva Varda!

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Ars

Ars

1960

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

The World of Jacques Demy

The World of Jacques Demy

1995

as Self (archive footage)

Paris Belongs to Us

Paris Belongs to Us

1961

as Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)

Jacquot

Jacquot

1991

as Jacques Demy (uncredited)

Jim Morrison: The End

Jim Morrison: The End

2021

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Le Bel Indifférent

Le Bel Indifférent

1958

as (voice)

Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure

Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure

2018

as Self (archive footage)

Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit

Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit

2018

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Peau d'Âne

Peau d'Âne

1970

as Self

Souvenirs and Evocations

Souvenirs and Evocations

2008

as Self (archive footage)

Mag Bodard, un destin

Mag Bodard, un destin

2005

as Self (archive footage)

The Young Girls Turn 25

The Young Girls Turn 25

1993

as Self (archive footage)

Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

2008

as Self (archive footage)

Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là

Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là

2010

as Self (archive footage)

Jacques Demy: The Pink and the Black

Jacques Demy: The Pink and the Black

2024

as Self