Person

Jacques Demy

Directing · 1931–1990 · Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

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.

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  Spécial cinéma

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  Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

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  Le Grand Échiquier

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  Nulle part ailleurs

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  Discorama

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  The 400 Blows

  Policier (non crédité)

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  The Young Girls of Rochefort

  Lyricist

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  The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

  Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)

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  Lola

  Screenplay

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  Donkey Skin

  Screenplay

• 2024Jacques Demy: The Pink and the BlackSelf
• 2023Viva Varda!Self (archive footage)
• 2022Deneuve, la reine CatherineSelf (archive footage)
• 2021Hervé Guibert, la mort propagandeSelf (archive footage)
• 2021Hommage à Michel Legrand et Jacques Demy au festival Sœurs JumellesSelf (archive footage)
• 2021Jim Morrison: The EndSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
• 2018Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesureSelf (archive footage)
• 2018Jeanne Moreau: Free SpiritSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
• 2015Les Parapluies de CherbourgAuthor
• 2013Dans les coulisses: le tournage de 'Trois Places pour le 26'Self (Archive Footage)
• 2010Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien làSelf (archive footage)
• 2008Souvenirs and EvocationsSelf (archive footage)
• 2008The Beaches of AgnèsSelf (archive footage)
• 2008Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of CherbourgSelf (archive footage)
• 2006Some Widows of NoirmoutierSelf (archive footage)
• 2005Mag Bodard, un destinSelf (archive footage)
• 2004The Young Girls of RochefortOriginal Story
• 2003Un film et son époqueSelf (archive footage)
• 2002Tribute to Zgougou the CatSelf
• 1995The World of Jacques DemySelf (archive footage)
• 1993The Young Girls Turn 25Self (archive footage)
• 1991JacquotJacques Demy (uncredited)
• 1988Turning TableWriter
• 1988Three Seats for the 26thDirector
• 1987Nulle part ailleursSelf
• 1985ParkingScreenplay
• 1982A Room in TownScreenplay
• 1980Break of DayScreenplay
• 1979Lady OscarScreenplay
• 1977Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès VardaSelf
• 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf
• 1974Spécial cinémaSelf
• 1973A Slightly Pregnant ManDirector
• 1972The Pied PiperWriter
• 1972Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf
• 1970Donkey SkinScreenplay
• 1970Peau d'ÂneSelf
• 1969Model ShopDirector
• 1967The Young Girls of RochefortLyricist
• 1967The Birth of Children of ParadiseSelf
• 1966Behind the screens : Les demoiselles de RochefortSelf
• 1966Behind the screens : Jacques Demy’s Les demoiselles de Rochefort - Les décorsSelf
• 1966Behind the ScreenSelf
• 1964La Nouvelle Vague par elle-mêmeSelf
• 1964The Umbrellas of CherbourgLe client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)
• 1963Bay of AngelsDirector
• 1962The Seven Deadly SinsDirector
• 1962LustDirector
• 1961Paris Belongs to UsTied Woman's friend (uncredited)
• 1961LolaScreenplay
• 1960ArsNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
• 1959The 400 BlowsPolicier (non crédité)
• 1959DiscoramaSelf
• 1958Le Bel Indifférent(voice)
• 1958La Mère et l'EnfantDirector
• 1958Musée GrévinDirector
• 1956Le Sabotier du Val de LoireScreenplay
• 1956The Wedding in MonacoAssistant Director
• 1951Dead HorizonsYoung man
• 1948Attaque nocturneWriter
• 1946Un regard sur la HollandeDirector
• 1944La BallerineDirector
• 1941Le pont de MauvesWriter
• —Jacques Demy, A to Z