Jacques Demy

Birthday: Jun 05, 1931 Date of death: Oct 27, 1990

Place of birth: Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlant

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.

Known for

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)

7.36

Scenario Writer

The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967)

7.66

Writer

Donkey Skin (1970)

7.2

Screenplay

The Seven Deadly Sins (1962)

5.9

Director

Viva Varda! (2023)

Self (archive footage)

Jim Morrison: The End (2021)

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

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As an actor