Jacques Prévert

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Jacques Prévert

Writing February 4, 1900

Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Jacques Prévert was a French poet and screenwriter. His poems became and remain popular in the French-speaking world, particularly in schools. His best-regarded films formed part…

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Children of Paradise

Children of Paradise

8.0 1945 Movie
L'Atalante

L'Atalante

7.5 1934 Movie
The King and the Mockingbird

The King and the Mockingbird

7.8 1980 Movie
L'Âge d'or

L'Âge d'or

6.8 1930 Movie
Port of Shadows

Port of Shadows

7.4 1938 Movie
Daybreak

Daybreak

7.6 1939 Movie
Discorama

Discorama

8.0 1959 TV Show
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

6.7 1956 Movie
The Crime of Monsieur Lange

The Crime of Monsieur Lange

7.1 1936 Movie
The Devil's Envoys

The Devil's Envoys

6.8 1942 Movie
Stormy Waters

Stormy Waters

6.7 1941 Movie
Bizarre, Bizarre

Bizarre, Bizarre

7.0 1937 Movie

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Jacques Prévert was a French poet and screenwriter. His poems became and remain popular in the French-speaking world, particularly in schools. His best-regarded films formed part of the poetic realist movement, and include Les Enfants du Paradis (1945).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2022
    Café da Manhã

    Movie Writer

  2. 2020
    Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  3. 2017
    Two Snails Set Off

    Movie Original Story

  4. 2017
    Coco Chanel & Arletty: An Auvergne Destiny

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  5. 2014
    So Many Forests

    Movie Poem

  6. 2013
    S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-là

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  7. 2009
    Bulles de Vian

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  8. 2008
    Les Enfants du Paradis

    Movie Scenario Writer

  9. 2007
    Arletty, Lady Paname

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  10. 2006
    Escargots

    Movie Writer

  11. 2003
    Drôle d'oiseau

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  12. 1983
    Musique muette : Joan Miro

    Movie

  13. 1980
    The King and the Mockingbird

    Movie Screenplay

  14. 1978
    Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  15. 1976
    Breakfast

    Movie Original Concept

  16. 1975
    The World at a Glance

    Movie Writer

More credits
  1. 1973
    The Dog Who Loved Music

    Movie Writer

  2. 1972
    Meu Primeiro Baile

    Movie Writer

  3. 1970
    The Diamond

    Movie Writer

  4. 1966
    The Ferryman's House

    Movie Writer

  5. 1964
    Little Claus and Big Claus

    Movie Dialogue

  6. 1964
    Pour le plaisir

    TV show Self

  7. 1963
    The Small Tent

    Movie Narrator

  8. 1961
    Famous Love Affairs

    Movie Adaptation

  9. 1960
    Dream of the Wild Horses

    Movie Voice

  10. 1960
    Paris la belle

    Movie (voice)

  11. 1959
    Discorama

    TV show Self

  12. 1958
    Paris mange son pain

    Movie Lyricist

  13. 1957
    The Seine Meets Paris

    Movie Writer

  14. 1957
    La Faim du monde

    Movie Writer

  15. 1956
    The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1953
    The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird

    Movie Screenplay

  17. 1951
    Fanfares of Love

    Movie Original Film Writer

  18. 1951
    Bim, the Little Donkey

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  19. 1950
    Lost Souvenirs

    Movie Scenario Writer

  20. 1950
    Life Begins Tomorrow

    Movie Self (uncredited)

  21. 1949
    The Lovers of Verona

    Movie Dialogue

  22. 1947
    The Little Soldier

    Movie Storyboard

  23. 1947
    Noah's Ark

    Movie Writer

  24. 1947
    Mystery Tour

    Movie Writer