Jacques Demy

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Jacques Demy

Directing June 5, 1931

Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

Jacques Demy (June 5, 1931 – October 27, 1990) was a French director and screenwriter. He appeared in the wake of the French New Wave. His films are well known for their sumptuous…

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The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

8.0 1959 Movie
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

7.4 1964 Movie
The Young Girls of Rochefort

The Young Girls of Rochefort

7.7 1967 Movie
Donkey Skin

Donkey Skin

7.2 1970 Movie
Lola

Lola

7.1 1961 Movie
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

6.0 1975 TV Show
Spécial cinéma

Spécial cinéma

9.5 1974 TV Show
Le Grand Échiquier

Le Grand Échiquier

8.0 1972 TV Show
Bay of Angels

Bay of Angels

6.7 1963 Movie
The Beaches of Agnès

The Beaches of Agnès

7.7 2008 Movie
Discorama

Discorama

8.0 1959 TV Show
Nulle part ailleurs

Nulle part ailleurs

6.1 1987 TV Show

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Jacques Demy (June 5, 1931 – October 27, 1990) was a French director and screenwriter. He appeared in the wake of the French New Wave. His films are well known for their sumptuous look, drawing on Hollywood musicals, fairy tales, jazz, and opera.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Jacques Demy: The Pink and the Black

    Movie Self

  2. 2023
    Viva Varda!

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  3. 2022
    Deneuve, la reine Catherine

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  4. 2021
    Hervé Guibert, la mort propagande

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  5. 2021
    Hommage à Michel Legrand et Jacques Demy au festival Sœurs Jumelles

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  6. 2021
    Jim Morrison: The End

    Movie Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

  7. 2018
    Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  8. 2018
    Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit

    Movie Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

  9. 2015
    Les Parapluies de Cherbourg

    Movie Author

  10. 2013
    Dans les coulisses: le tournage de 'Trois Places pour le 26'

    Movie Self (Archive Footage)

  11. 2010
    Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  12. 2008
    Souvenirs and Evocations

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  13. 2008
    The Beaches of Agnès

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  14. 2008
    Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  15. 2006
    Some Widows of Noirmoutier

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  16. 2005
    Mag Bodard, un destin

    Movie Self (archive footage)

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  1. 2004
    The Young Girls of Rochefort

    Movie Original Story

  2. 2003
    Un film et son époque

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  3. 2002
    Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

    Movie Self

  4. 1995
    The World of Jacques Demy

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  5. 1993
    The Young Girls Turn 25

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  6. 1991
    Jacquot

    Movie Jacques Demy (uncredited)

  7. 1988
    Turning Table

    Movie Director

  8. 1988
    Three Seats for the 26th

    Movie Director

  9. 1987
    Nulle part ailleurs

    TV show Self

  10. 1985
    Parking

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 1982
    A Room in Town

    Movie Screenplay

  12. 1980
    Break of Day

    Movie Director

  13. 1979
    Lady Oscar

    Movie Screenplay

  14. 1977
    Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès Varda

    Movie Self

  15. 1975
    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

    TV show Self

  16. 1974
    Spécial cinéma

    TV show Self

  17. 1973
    A Slightly Pregnant Man

    Movie Writer

  18. 1972
    The Pied Piper

    Movie Director

  19. 1972
    Le Grand Échiquier

    TV show Self

  20. 1970
    Donkey Skin

    Movie Screenplay

  21. 1970
    Peau d'Âne

    Movie Self

  22. 1969
    Model Shop

    Movie Writer

  23. 1967
    The Young Girls of Rochefort

    Movie Director

  24. 1967
    The Birth of Children of Paradise

    Movie Self