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Maurice Pialat

French filmmaker (1925-2003) · France · On the map · Directors · Died at 77

Maurice Pialat was a French film director, screenwriter and actor known for the rigorous and unsentimental style of his films. His work is often described as "realist", though many film critics acknowledge it does not fit the traditional definition of realism.

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A life in dates

2003Died11 January 20031998Vivement dimancheSeries1995Le GarçuFilm, Director, Writer1987Palme d'OrAwardUnder the Sun of SatanFilm, 1987Director, Writer1984César Award for Best FilmAward17ème jour de tournage du film "Police"Film1983Louis Delluc PrizeAward1982Cinématon XXIVFilm, N°2361978Ciné regardsSeriesCinématonFilm, 1978N°2361974Spécial cinémaSeriesMy Little LovesFilm, 1974Henri's Friend1971The House in the WoodsSeries, Director, Creator1969Autour de L'Enfance nueFilm1965La Parisienne et les grands magasinsFilm, Director1962Pierres éparsesFilm, Director1960Love ExistsFilm, Director1957Funny ReelsFilm, Director, Writer1951Isabelle aux DombesFilm, Director1925Born31 August 1925

People around Maurice

  • This Man Must Die 1969
  • Naked Childhood 1969
  • We Won't Grow Old Together 1972
  • A Nos Amours 1983
  • Van Gogh 1991

Filmography 40

76 credits on file

Television 4

Awards

Palme d'Or1987
César Award for Best Film1984
Louis Delluc Prize1983

About this person

Country
France
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2003 · aged 77