Marcel Carné

French film director, 'Les Enfants du Paradis'

Marcel Carné - French film director, 'Les Enfants du Paradis'
Born

August 18th, 1906
118 years ago

Died

October 31st, 1996
28 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A pivotal figure in French cinema, contributed significantly to the poetic realism movement. Directed the critically acclaimed film 'Les Enfants du Paradis', which premiered in 1945 and is celebrated for its rich storytelling and character development. Collaborated with screenwriters such as Jacques Prévert and worked with notable cinematographers. Involved in several other successful films, including 'Jour se lève' and 'Drôle de drame'. His body of work left a lasting legacy in the French film industry.

Directed 'Les Enfants du Paradis'

Directed 'Jour se lève'

Directed 'Drôle de drame'

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