Person

Jean-Gabriel Albicocco

Directing · 1936–2001 · Cannes, France

Jean-Gabriel Albicocco was a French film director and screenwriter noted for his poetic visual style. Born in Cannes, he began his career as a cinematographer before transitioning to directing. Albicocco gained acclaim with The Girl with the Golden Eyes (1961), an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novella, and The Wanderer (1967), based on Alain-Fournier's novel Le Grand Meaulnes. His films are characterized by their lyrical imagery and exploration of romantic themes. Albicocco's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.

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  Closed Vision

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  The Wanderer

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  Rat Trap

  Screenplay

• Faire l'amour... De la pilule à l'ordinateur

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  Le Petit Matin

  Director

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  The Girl with the Golden Eyes

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  The Mad Heart

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• 1971Faire l'amour... De la pilule à l'ordinateurDirector
• 1971Le Petit MatinDirector
• 1970The Mad HeartDirector
• 1967The WandererDirector
• 1963Rat TrapScreenplay
• 1961The Girl with the Golden EyesDirector
• 1954Closed VisionCinematography