Jacques Demy

Jacques Demy

Born 5 June 1931 in Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

Died 27 October 1990 (aged 59)

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.

Director

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1964
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Director
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1967
The Young Girls of Rochefort Director
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1970
Donkey Skin Director
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1961
Lola Director

Actor

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1959
The 400 Blows Policier (non crédité)
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1964
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)
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2008
The Beaches of Agnès Self (archive footage)
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1961
Paris Belongs to Us Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)

Writer

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1964
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Writer, Screenplay, Lyricist, Scenario Writer, Dialogue
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1967
The Young Girls of Rochefort Writer, Lyricist
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1970
Donkey Skin Screenplay, Lyricist
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1961
Lola Screenplay

Visual Effects

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1948
Attaque nocturne Animation
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1944
La Ballerine Animation
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1941
Le pont de Mauves Animation

Producer

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1969
Model Shop Producer

Sound

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1964
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Songs