Jacques Kébadian

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Jacques Kébadian

Directing 86 April 20, 1940

Valence, Drome, France

Jacques Kébadian is a French filmmaker of Armenian descent. He began his career assisting director Robert Bresson on Mouchette (1967). Kébadian has directed several documentaries…

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Au Hasard Balthazar

Au Hasard Balthazar

7.6 1966 Movie
Mouchette

Mouchette

7.4 1967 Movie
A Gentle Woman

A Gentle Woman

6.8 1969 Movie
Emergency Kisses

Emergency Kisses

7.4 1989 Movie
Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa

Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa

7.4 1985 Movie
Paris, My Little Body Is Very Tired of This Big World

Paris, My Little Body Is Very Tired of This Big World

6.2 2000 Movie
Paradis Perdu

Paradis Perdu

4.0 1975 Movie
Trotsky

Trotsky

5.0 1967 Movie
Albertine ou Les Souvenirs parfumés de Marie-Rose

Albertine ou Les Souvenirs parfumés de Marie-Rose

5.0 1972 Movie
Les Révoltés

Les Révoltés

5.0 2019 Movie
Pierre Guyotat, le don de soi

Pierre Guyotat, le don de soi

2022 Movie
No Return Possible

No Return Possible

6.0 2026 Movie

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Jacques Kébadian is a French filmmaker of Armenian descent. He began his career assisting director Robert Bresson on Mouchette (1967). Kébadian has directed several documentaries and feature films, often focusing on social and political themes. His works include Nous avons bu la même eau (1995) and Retour en Arménie (2007), exploring Armenian identity and history. Kébadian is also known for his involvement in film education and workshops.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    No Return Possible

    Movie Director

  2. 2022
    Pierre Guyotat, le don de soi

    Movie Director

  3. 2019
    Les Révoltés

    Movie Writer

  4. 2005
    La Fragile Armada

    Movie Director

  5. 2003
    20 ans après

    Movie Director

  6. 2002
    Germaine Tillion et Geneviève de Gaulle Anthonioz

    Movie Director

  7. 2002
    20 Ans après

    Movie Director

  8. 2000
    Paris, My Little Body Is Very Tired of This Big World

    Movie Editor

  9. 2000
    Ipoustéguy, l'âge de la décision

    Movie Director

  10. 1998
    D'une brousse à l'autre

    Movie Director

  11. 1993
    Mémoire Arménienne

    Movie Director

  12. 1992
    Le mystère des pyramides

    Movie Director

  13. 1990
    Calle San Luis Potosi

    Movie Director

  14. 1989
    Emergency Kisses

    Movie Paul

  15. 1989
    Apsaras

    Movie Director

  16. 1987
    Blanche et claire

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1985
    Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa

    Movie Editor

  2. 1984
    Les Cinq Soeurs

    Movie Director

  3. 1983
    Que sont mes camarades devenus

    Movie Director

  4. 1982
    Paradjanov Libéré

    Movie Director

  5. 1982
    One Coffee, One

    Movie Director

  6. 1981
    Arménie 1900

    Movie Director

  7. 1981
    Histoire d’amour : Colombe et Avedis

    Movie Director

  8. 1980
    Histoire d’une sculpture

    Movie Director

  9. 1979
    Buvards

    Movie Director

  10. 1975
    Paradis Perdu

    Movie

  11. 1975
    Portrait de Michel Chion

    Movie Director

  12. 1975
    Ipoustéguy et son oeuvre sculptée

    Movie Director

  13. 1974
    Germaine Tillion : la république des cousins

    Movie Director

  14. 1973
    L' Œuf noir du soldat blanc

    Movie Director

  15. 1972
    Albertine ou Les Souvenirs parfumés de Marie-Rose

    Movie Director

  16. 1969
    A Gentle Woman

    Movie Le dragueur

  17. 1968
    Le Droit à la parole

    Movie Director

  18. 1968
    Ce n'est qu'un début

    Movie Director

  19. 1968
    Berlin 68 - Rudi Dutschke

    Movie Director

  20. 1967
    Mouchette

    Movie First Assistant Director

  21. 1967
    Trotsky

    Movie Director

  22. 1966
    Au Hasard Balthazar

    Movie Assistant Director

  23. 1966
    Les pieds dans les nuages (et la tête dans la lune)

    Movie Sound

  24. 1966
    Cérémonie pour une victoire

    Movie Director