Michel Audiard

French director and screenwriter

Michel Audiard - French director and screenwriter
Born

May 15th, 1920
105 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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