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Jean Painlevé

French photographer & filmmaker (1902-1989) · France · On the map · Directors · Died at 86

Jean Painlevé was a French photographer and filmmaker who specialized in underwater fauna. He was the son of mathematician and twice prime minister of France Paul Painlevé.

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1989Died2 July 19891982Pigeons in the SquareFilm, Director, Producer1974Energy and Dynamics of PhotonsFilm, Director1968DiatomsFilm, Director1964Shrimp StoriesFilm, Director, Producer1956Sea BallerinasFilm, Director1954Sea UrchinsFilm, Director1947Freshwater AssassinsFilm, Director1945The VampireFilm, Director1936BluebeardFilm, Director, Producer1930Caprelles et PantopodesFilm, Director1928DaphniaFilm, Director1925The Stickleback's EggsFilm, Director1902Born20 November 1902

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Filmography 40

54 credits on file

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Photos 1

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Country
France
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1989 · aged 86

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