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Jean Vilar

French theatre director and actor (1912-1971) · France · On the map · Directors · Died at 59

Jean Vilar was a French actor and theatre director. He was the founder of the Festival d'Avignon and the Théâtre National Populaire.

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1971Died28 May 1971Le Petit MatinFilm, 1971Paul1968Être libreFilm1964Pour le plaisirSeries1961EnclosureFilm, Narrator (voice)1960Description of a StruggleFilm, Narrator (voice)1958Happy ArenasFilm1952JocelynFilm, The Superior of the new seminary1951CasabiancaFilm, Submarine Commandant Jean L'Herminier1950Justice Is DoneFilm, Priest at the printing press1949The Farm of Seven SinsFilm, L'homme gris1948Carrefour du crimeFilm, Inspector Dominique1947The Sharks of GibraltarFilm, Percy Carters1946Gates of the NightFilm, Le clochard / La fortune1912Born25 March 1912

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About this person

Country
France
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1971 · aged 59