Laurent Tirard

Film director and screenwriter; Molière

Laurent Tirard - Film director and screenwriter; Molière
Born

1967
58 years ago

Died

September 5th, 2024
1 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A French film director and screenwriter, this individual specialized in comedy and drama. Works included the acclaimed film Molière, which creatively depicted the life of the famous playwright. Also directed several other notable films, contributing to contemporary French cinema.

Directed the film Molière

Created the film The Anarchist's Wife

Directed the comedy film Astérix & Obélix: God Save Britannia

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