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Claude Zidi

Directing

Born July 25, 1934 · Paris, France

Also known as Claude Raymond Zidi

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Biography

Claude Zidi (born 25 July 1934) is a French film director and screenwriter who is noted for his mainstream burlesque comedies. Born in Paris, he started as a cameraman and then a cinematographer, and he made his directorial and screenwriting debut in 1971. He won the César Award for Best Director for My New Partner, for which he was also nominated for Best Writing. Source: Article "Claude Zidi" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Awards & recognition

  • César Award — Best Director · 1985

Filmography9 titles

Happiness

1965Assistant Camera, Camera Operator

This Man Must Die

1969Camera Operator

The Wing or The Thigh?

1976as Chef de rang de la 'Coquille d'or'(non crédité)

True Lies

1994Screenplay

The Butcher

1970Camera Operator

My New Partner

1984Director, Screenplay

True Lies

2023Original Film Writer

Animal

1977Director

Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar

1999Director, Screenplay