Person
Jean Aurel
Writing · 1925–1996 · Rastolita, Mures, Romania
Biography
Jean Aurel was a Romanian-born French screenwriter and film director noted for his work during the French New Wave era. He began his career as a screenwriter, contributing to films such as Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) and Last Year at Marienbad (1961), both directed by Alain Resnais. Aurel transitioned to directing with films like De l'amour (1964) and Belle de Jour (1967), the latter co-written with Luis Buñuel. His work is characterized by its exploration of complex human emotions and relationships, often delving into themes of love and memory. Aurel's contributions to cinema have left a lasting impact on the art of storytelling in film.
Known for
The Vixen
Director
Le Trou
Screenplay
Living Together
Le Collègue d'Alain
Manon 70
Director
The Tricyclist
Writer
Love on the Run
Screenplay
Hit and Run
Writer
The Woman Next Door
Screenplay
Please, Not Now!
Writer
Lamiel
Director
Filmography
- 1995RosineWriter
- 1985StalineDirector
- 1983Confidentially YoursScreenplay
- 1981The Woman Next DoorScreenplay
- 1979Love on the RunScreenplay
- 1974Like a Pot of StrawberriesDirector
- 1973Living TogetherLe Collègue d'Alain
- 1971Are You Engaged to a Greek Sailor or an Airline Pilot?Director
- 1969The VixenDirector
- 1968Manon 70Director
- 1967LamielDirector
- 1964All About LovingDirector
- 1964The Battle of FranceDirector
- 1963Over There, 1914-18Director
- 1961Please, Not Now!Writer
- 1960Le TrouScreenplay
- 1959Hit and RunWriter
- 1958Taxi, Trailer and BullfightAdaptation
- 1957La ParisienneWriter
- 1957The TricyclistWriter
- 1957The Gates of ParisScreenplay
- 1956It Happened in AdenScreenplay
- 1956Club of WomenWriter
- 1956Maid in ParisAdaptation
- 1955Frou-FrouAssistant Director
- 1954Mata Hari's DaughterFirst Assistant Director
- 1950Les fêtes galantes (Watteau)Director
- 1936Watch Your Left
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