Jean Anouilh
Playwright and screenwriter of "Antigone"
Born
June 23rd, 1910
115 years ago
Died
October 3rd, 1987
37 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent playwright and screenwriter, contributions to French theatre included a significant body of work that explored themes of moral ambiguity and the struggle between individual desires and societal expectations. Major works include the adaptation of Sophocles' "Antigone", which became a symbol of the resistance against authoritarianism during wartime. Anouilh's plays often blended tragedy with elements of absurdity, reflecting the complexities of human existence. His career spanned several decades, marked by both acclaim and controversy, as works addressed contemporary issues while drawing on classical influences.
Wrote the play "Antigone"
Created the play "Becket"
Contributed to the play "The Rehearsal"
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