Georges Delerue
French composer of film scores
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
March 20th, 1992
33 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent composer of film music, contributions spanned from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Collaborated with notable directors, including François Truffaut and Bernardo Bertolucci. Composed scores for various acclaimed films, such as "Jules and Jim" and "The Last Emperor." Achieved recognition for creating emotional and thematic music that enhanced cinematic narratives.
Composed the score for "Jules and Jim"
Composed the score for "The Last Emperor"
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