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Francis Girod

French film director, actor, screenwriter (1944-2006) · France · On the map · Directors · Died at 62

Francis Girod was a French film director, actor, and screenwriter. He directed 20 films between 1974 and 2006. His film L'enfance de l'art was entered into the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. In 1994 he was a member of the jury at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival.

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2006Died19 November 2006A Perfect FriendFilm, 2006Director, Writer2003Claude Chabrol: Mon premier filmFilm, Director2001Avant l'oubli ? - 86 Photographies pour mémoire(s)Film, Director1998TerminaleFilm, Director1995Knight of the Legion of HonourAwardLumière & CompanyFilm, 1995Director1992L.627Film, Father of the Bride1990The Elegant CriminalFilm, Director, Writer1986Descent Into HellFilm, Director1982The Big BrotherFilm, Director, Writer1978Ciné regardsSeriesThe Savage StateFilm, 1978Director, Writer1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSeriesPlaying with FireFilm, 1975The leader of the kidnappers (uncredited)1974Spécial cinémaSeries1973The Italian of the RosesFilm, Henry, Paule's husband1969Crime ThiefFilm, Bartender1967HorizonFilm, Producer1944Born9 October 1944

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour1995
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Officer of the National Order of Merit
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres

About this person

Country
France
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1944 to 2006 · aged 62