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Paul Seban
Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria
Paul Seban was a French film director and journalist, recognized for his contributions to French cinema and television. After spending his childhood in Algeria, Seban moved to Par…
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Paul Seban was a French film director and journalist, recognized for his contributions to French cinema and television. After spending his childhood in Algeria, Seban moved to Paris at the age of 19. He graduated from the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC) in 1952 and began his career as an assistant director, working with filmmakers like Jean Renoir and Orson Welles. Seban directed several political documentaries focusing on anti-colonialism and communism. He collaborated with Marguerite Duras on the film adaptation of her play La Musica (1967). Seban's work is noted for its political engagement and exploration of social issues.
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1986
Les mystérieux tueurs fous
Movie Director
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1977
Catherine
Movie Director
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1976
Owen Wingrave
Movie Director
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1976
La Limousine
Movie Director
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1976
Henry James Stories
TV show Director
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1969
Solidarité avec le peuple Vietnamien en lutte
Movie Director
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1967
La Musica
Movie Director
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1966
Marguerite Duras in the Lions' Den
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1965
Marguerite Duras and Stripper Lolo Pigalle
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1964
Pour le plaisir
TV show Director
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1964
Portrait Souvenir: Jean Cocteau
Movie Director
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1962
The Trial
Movie Assistant Director
