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Yves Joly

French puppeteer, scenographer and theatre director (1908-2013) · France · On the map · Directors · Died at 104

Yves Joly was a French puppeteer. Joly is recognized as an innovator in puppeteering, pioneering shows that used minimal paper marionettes, or hands alone. Joly received the Erasmus Prize in 1978 for "reducing the puppet theatre to its simplest form".

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Awards

Erasmus Prize1978

About this person

Country
France
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 2013 · aged 104