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Claude Lelouch

French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer · France · On the map · Directors · Born 1937 · age 89

Claude Barruck Joseph Lelouch is a French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer. Lelouch grew up in an Algerian Jewish family. He emerged as a prominent director in the 1960s. Lelouch gained critical acclaim for his 1966 romantic melodrama film A Man and A Woman.

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A life in dates

2024At the End of the DayFilm, Director, Writer2023Commander of the National Order of MeritAwardBeau gesteSeries, 20232019Honorary Lumière AwardAwardDance of ChanceFilm, 2019Director, Writer2018Officer of the Legion of HonourAward2016Commander of the Order of the CrownAward2014We Love You, You BastardFilm, Director, Writer2013CliqueSeries2008Paulée de Meursault PrizeAward2007EmpreintesSeriesCrossed TracksFilm, 2007Director, Writer1998Vivement dimancheSeries1997Commandeur des Arts et des LettresAward1996Men, Women: A User's ManualFilm, Director, Writer1992The Beautiful StoryFilm, Director, Writer1988Itinerary of a Spoiled ChildFilm, Director, Writer1985TélématinSeriesGoing and Coming BackFilm, 1985Director, Writer1982Champs-ElyséesSeries1981BoleroFilm, Director, Writer1977Another Man, Another ChanceFilm, Director, Writer1976Cérémonie des CésarSeries1975Cat and MouseFilm, Director, Writer1974Spécial cinémaSeries1973Happy New YearFilm, Director, Writer1971Samedi soirSeries1969Love Is a Funny ThingFilm, Director1967Academy Award for Best Writing, Original ScreenplayAwardPalme d'OrAward1966A Man and a WomanFilm, Director, Writer1953The OscarsSeries1937Born30 October 1937

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Known for

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  • C'était un rendezvous 1976
  • A Man and a Woman 1966
  • Itinerary of a Spoiled Child 1988
  • Happy New Year 1973
  • Bolero 1981

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Filmography 40

259 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Commander of the National Order of Merit2023
Honorary Lumière Award2019
Officer of the Legion of Honour2018
Commander of the Order of the Crown2016
Paulée de Meursault Prize2008
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres1997
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay1967
Palme d'Or1967
Jean-Le-Duc award
David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director

About this person

At the 39th Academy Awards, A Man and a Woman won Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film. Lelouch was also nominated for Best Director, making him one of the youngest nominees in the category. While his films have gained him international recognition since the 1960s, Lelouch's methods and style of film are known for attracting criticism.

Country
France
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1937 · age 89

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