Michel Audiard
French director and screenwriter

Born
May 15th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
1985
40 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent director and screenwriter in French cinema, contributions spanned several decades. Focused primarily on the creation of dialogue-driven films, often featured themes of humor and social commentary. Collaborated with numerous actors and produced scripts that resonated with audiences. Achieved recognition for works that blended comedy and drama, leaving a lasting mark on French film.
Directed films such as "Les Tontons Flingueurs"
Wrote screenplays for over 30 films
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