Person
Michel Fermaud
Writing · 1921–2007 · Borderau, France
Biography
Michel Fermaud was a French author, screenwriter, and film director. He co-directed Les portes claquent (1960) with Jacques Poitrenaud and co-wrote the screenplay for François Truffaut's The Man Who Loved Women (1977). Fermaud's work often explored themes of love and human relationships, contributing to the French New Wave cinema movement. His collaborations with notable directors and his own directorial ventures reflect his significant role in mid-20th-century French cinema.
Known for

At Theatre Tonight
Novel

Clémentine chérie
Screenplay

The Man Who Loved Women
Original Film Writer

The Man Who Loved Women
Screenplay

Les portes claquent
Novel

Cinq à sec
Creator

The Overworked
Writer
Match
Writer

Vous habitez chez vos parents ?
Director

The Door Slams
Director
Filmography
- 2010Les Portes ClaquentWriter
- 1983The Man Who Loved WomenOriginal Film Writer
- 1983Vous habitez chez vos parents ?Director
- 1977Cinq à secCreator
- 1977The Man Who Loved WomenScreenplay
- 1968MatchWriter
- 1966Les portes claquentNovel
- 1966At Theatre TonightNovel
- 1964Clémentine chérieScreenplay
- 1960The Door SlamsDirector
- 1958The OverworkedWriter
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