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Jacques Demy

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Jacques Demy

Born June 5, 1931 · Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France · Died October 27, 1990

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

95IMDb8.0

The 400 Blows

Policier (non crédité)

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

89IMDb7.8

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice), Director, Writer, Screenplay, Lyricist, Dialogue, Scenario Writer, Songs

The Young Girls of Rochefort

89IMDb7.7

The Young Girls of Rochefort

Director, Writer, Lyricist

Donkey Skin

70IMDb7.0

Donkey Skin

Screenplay, Director, Lyricist

Lola

76IMDb7.4

Lola

Director, Screenplay

Bay of Angels

69IMDb7.2

Bay of Angels

Director, Screenplay

The Beaches of Agnès

90IMDb8.0

The Beaches of Agnès

Self (archive footage)

A Room in Town

55IMDb6.7

A Room in Town

Screenplay, Director

Paris Belongs to Us

59IMDb6.7

Paris Belongs to Us

Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)

Model Shop

56IMDb6.7

Model Shop

Writer, Director, Producer, Dialogue

A Slightly Pregnant Man

IMDb5.8

A Slightly Pregnant Man

Writer, Director

Jacquot

71IMDb7.6

Jacquot

Jacques Demy (uncredited), Author

Parking

IMDb4.6

Parking

Screenplay, Director

Lady Oscar

IMDb5.7

Lady Oscar

Screenplay, Adaptation, Director

The Pied Piper

46IMDb6.3

The Pied Piper

Director, Writer

Three Seats for the 26th

IMDb6.3

Three Seats for the 26th

Director, Writer

The Young Girls Turn 25

IMDb7.0

The Young Girls Turn 25

Self (archive footage)

The Seven Deadly Sins

IMDb6.3

The Seven Deadly Sins

Director, Screenplay

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

6.9 TMDB

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

Self

Ars

IMDb6.4

Ars

Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Director, Writer

Filmography

  1. 2024Jacques Demy: The Pink and the BlackSelfMovie
  2. 2023Viva Varda !Self (archive footage)Movie
  3. 2022Deneuve, la reine CatherineSelf (archive footage)Movie
  4. 2021Hervé Guibert, la mort propagandeSelf (archive footage)Movie
  5. 2021Hommage à Michel Legrand et Jacques Demy au festival Sœurs JumellesSelf (archive footage)Movie
  6. 2021Jim Morrison: The EndSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)Movie
  7. 2018Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesureSelf (archive footage)Movie
  8. 2018Jeanne Moreau: Free SpiritSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)Movie
  9. 2015Les Parapluies de CherbourgAuthorMovie
  10. 2013Dans les coulisses: le tournage de 'Trois Places pour le 26'Self (Archive Footage)Movie
  11. 2010Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien làSelf (archive footage)Movie
  12. 2008Souvenirs and EvocationsSelf (archive footage)Movie
  13. 2008The Beaches of AgnèsSelf (archive footage)Movie
  14. 2008Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of CherbourgSelf (archive footage)Movie
  15. 2006Some Widows of NoirmoutierSelf (archive footage)Movie
  16. 2005Mag Bodard, un destinSelf (archive footage)Movie
  17. 2004The Young Girls of RochefortOriginal StoryMovie
  18. 2003Un film et son époqueSelf (archive footage)Series
  19. 2002Tribute to Zgougou the CatSelfMovie
  20. 1995The World of Jacques DemySelf (archive footage)Movie
  21. 1993The Young Girls Turn 25Self (archive footage)Movie
  22. 1991JacquotJacques Demy (uncredited), AuthorMovie
  23. 1988Turning TableDirector, WriterMovie
  24. 1988Three Seats for the 26thDirector, WriterMovie
  25. 1987Nulle part ailleursSelfSeries
  26. 1985ParkingScreenplay, DirectorMovie
  27. 1982A Room in TownScreenplay, DirectorMovie
  28. 1980Break of DayDirector, ScreenplayMovie
  29. 1979Lady OscarScreenplay, Adaptation, DirectorMovie
  30. 1977Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès VardaSelfMovie
  31. 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelfSeries
  32. 1974Spécial cinémaSelfSeries
  33. 1973A Slightly Pregnant ManWriter, DirectorMovie
  34. 1972The Pied PiperDirector, WriterMovie
  35. 1972Le Grand ÉchiquierSelfSeries
  36. 1970Donkey SkinScreenplay, Director, LyricistMovie
  37. 1970Peau d'ÂneSelfMovie
  38. 1969Model ShopWriter, Director, Producer, DialogueMovie
  39. 1967The Young Girls of RochefortDirector, Writer, LyricistMovie
  40. 1967The Birth of Children of ParadiseSelfMovie
  41. 1966Behind the ScreenSelfSeries
  42. 1966Behind the screens : Les demoiselles de RochefortSelfMovie
  43. 1966Behind the screens : Jacques Demy’s Les demoiselles de Rochefort - Les décorsSelfMovie
  44. 1964La Nouvelle Vague par elle-mêmeSelfMovie
  45. 1964The Umbrellas of CherbourgLe client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice), Director, Writer, Screenplay, Lyricist, Dialogue, Scenario Writer, SongsMovie
  46. 1963Bay of AngelsDirector, ScreenplayMovie
  47. 1962The Seven Deadly SinsDirector, ScreenplayMovie
  48. 1962LustDirector, ScreenplayMovie
  49. 1961Paris Belongs to UsTied Woman's friend (uncredited)Movie
  50. 1961LolaDirector, ScreenplayMovie
  51. 1960ArsNarrator (voice) (uncredited), Director, WriterMovie
  52. 1959The 400 BlowsPolicier (non crédité)Movie
  53. 1959DiscoramaSelfSeries
  54. 1958Le Bel Indifférent(voice), DirectorMovie
  55. 1958La Mère et l'EnfantDirectorMovie
  56. 1958Musée GrévinDirectorMovie
  57. 1956Le Sabotier du Val de LoireDirector, ScreenplayMovie
  58. 1956The Wedding in MonacoAssistant DirectorMovie
  59. 1951Dead HorizonsYoung man, DirectorMovie
  60. 1948Attaque nocturneWriter, Director, AnimationMovie
  61. 1946Un regard sur la HollandeDirectorMovie
  62. 1944La BallerineDirector, Animation, WriterMovie
  63. 1941Le pont de MauvesDirector, Animation, WriterMovie
  64. —Jacques Demy, A to ZMovie