Jacques Demy

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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Known For

The 400 Blows
The 400 Blows

1959

as Policier (non crédité)

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)

Paris Belongs to Us
Paris Belongs to Us

1961

as Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)

Viva Varda !
Viva Varda !

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Jacquot
Jacquot

1991

as Jacques Demy (uncredited)

The World of Jacques Demy
The World of Jacques Demy

1995

as Self (archive footage)

The Young Girls Turn 25
The Young Girls Turn 25

1993

as Self (archive footage)

Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit
Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit

2018

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Jim Morrison: The End
Jim Morrison: The End

2021

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure
Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure

2018

as Self (archive footage)

Some Widows of Noirmoutier
Some Widows of Noirmoutier

2006

as Self (archive footage)

Mag Bodard, un destin
Mag Bodard, un destin

2005

as Self (archive footage)

Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là
Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là

2010

as Self (archive footage)

Souvenirs and Evocations
Souvenirs and Evocations

2008

as Self (archive footage)

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat
Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg