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Maurice Delbez

Directing · 1922–2020 · Bezons, Val-d'Oise, France

Biography

Maurice Delbez was a French film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema. Born in Bezons, he pursued his education at the Lycée Charlemagne in Paris. During World War II, Delbez joined the French Resistance, participating in student protests against the German occupation. After the war, he attended the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC). Delbez began his career as an assistant director, collaborating with filmmakers such as Maurice Cloche, Jean Grémillon, and Robert Bresson. He made his directorial debut with La Roue (1957) and gained recognition with À pied, à cheval et en voiture (1957), a box office success. His notable work, Rue des Cascades (1964), addressed themes of racism and interracial relationships. Delbez also directed television documentaries, including "La Mémoire aux images," broadcast on France 3. His autobiography, Ma vie racontée à mon chien cinéphile, was published in 2001.

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Filmography

1969Diamond RushTechnical Advisor
1968The IdolsProduction Manager
1967L'AmateurDirector
1965Les Saintes ChériesDirector
1964Un gosse de la butteDirector
1964Graduation YearWriter
1961In The Water... Which Makes Bubbles!Director
1961First Taste of LoveSupervising Art Director
1959The ChasersStory Consultant
1958Et ta sœur…Director
1957On Foot, on Horse, and on WheelsDirector
1957The WheelDirector
1955The AristocratsFirst Assistant Director
1955BlackmailAssistant Director
1954Service EntranceAssistant Director
1954The Rebels of LomanachAssistant Director
1953Captain SlipperAssistant Director
1952She and MeAssistant Director
1951Young LoveAssistant Director
1951Dr. KnockAssistant Director
1950Born of Unknown FatherFirst Assistant Director

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