Jacques Demy

Birth Date
6/5/1931 - 10/27/1990
Birth Place
Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France
Known For
Directing
Jacques Demy

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

The Young Girls of Rochefort

Director / Writer / Lyricist

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice) / Director / Screenplay / Dialogue / Writer / Scenario Writer / Lyricist / Songs

Donkey Skin

Director / Screenplay / Lyricist

Lola

Director / Screenplay

The 400 Blows

Policeman (uncredited)

Bay of Angels

Director / Screenplay

A Room in Town

Director / Screenplay

Paris Belongs to Us

Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)

Parking

Director / Screenplay

Lady Oscar

Director / Screenplay / Adaptation

Three Seats for the 26th

Director / Writer

The World of Jacques Demy

Self (archive footage)