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Jacques Demy

Director

Jacques Demy

Born June 5, 1931 in Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, FranceDied October 27, 199026 films

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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The Young Girls of Rochefort posterFirst watchThe Young Girls of Rochefort19677.7In the seaside town of Rochefort, twin sisters Delphine and Solange dream of love and artistic fulfillment beyond their quiet lives.View film

Essential films

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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg poster7.4The Umbrellas of Cherbourg1964Donkey Skin poster7.2Donkey Skin1970Lola poster7.1Lola1961Bay of Angels poster6.7Bay of Angels1963A Room in Town poster6.4A Room in Town1982Model Shop poster6.5Model Shop1969A Slightly Pregnant Man poster5.7A Slightly Pregnant Man1973

Filmography

26 films as director
  1. 1988Turning TableDirector
  2. 1988Three Seats for the 26thDirector
  3. 1985ParkingDirector
  4. 1982A Room in TownDirector
  5. 1980Break of DayDirector
  6. 1979Lady OscarDirector
  7. 1973A Slightly Pregnant ManDirector
  8. 1972The Pied PiperDirector
  9. 1970Donkey SkinDirector
  10. 1969Model ShopDirector
  11. 1967The Young Girls of RochefortDirector
  12. 1964The Umbrellas of CherbourgDirector
  13. 1963Bay of AngelsDirector
  14. 1962The Seven Deadly SinsDirector
  15. 1962LustDirector
  16. 1961LolaDirector
  17. 1960ArsDirector
  18. 1958Le Bel IndifférentDirector
  19. 1958La Mère et l'EnfantDirector
  20. 1958Musée GrévinDirector
  21. 1956Le Sabotier du Val de LoireDirector
  22. 1951Dead HorizonsDirector
  23. 1948Attaque nocturneDirector
  24. 1946Un regard sur la HollandeDirector
  25. 1944La BallerineDirector
  26. 1941Le pont de MauvesDirector