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Biography
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.
Awards & recognition
- Palme d'Or · 1964
- Louis Delluc Prize · 1963
- César Award — Best Director · 1983 · nominated
- César Award — Best Film · 1983 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Musical · 1979 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Original Musical Score · 1969 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1966 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1966 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1966 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1965 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Film · 1963 · nominated
Filmography20 titles
The 400 Blows
1959as Policier (non crédité)
1959as Policier (non crédité)
The Beaches of Agnès
2008as Self (archive footage)
2008as Self (archive footage)
The Young Girls of Rochefort
1967Director, Lyricist, Writer
1967Director, Lyricist, Writer
Jacquot of Nantes
1991as Jacques Demy (uncredited)
1991as Jacques Demy (uncredited)
Lust
1962Director, Screenplay
1962Director, Screenplay
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
1964as Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)
1964as Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)
The Young Girls Turn 25
1993as Self (archive footage)
1993as Self (archive footage)
Donkey Skin
1970Director, Lyricist, Screenplay
1970Director, Lyricist, Screenplay
Lola
1961Director, Screenplay
1961Director, Screenplay
Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit
2018as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2018as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
The World of Jacques Demy
1995as Self (archive footage)
1995as Self (archive footage)
Bay of Angels
1963Director, Screenplay
1963Director, Screenplay
Le Sabotier du Val de Loire
1956Director, Screenplay
1956Director, Screenplay
Paris Belongs to Us
1961as Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)
1961as Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)
Model Shop
1969Dialogue, Director, Producer, Writer
1969Dialogue, Director, Producer, Writer
A Room in Town
1982Director, Screenplay
1982Director, Screenplay
The Pied Piper
1972Director, Writer
1972Director, Writer
Ars
1960as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1960as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
A Slightly Pregnant Man
1973Director, Writer
1973Director, Writer
Dead Horizons
1951as Young man
1951as Young man