Pascal Chaumeil

Film director and screenwriter, 'Heartbreaker'

Pascal Chaumeil - Film director and screenwriter, 'Heartbreaker'
Born

1961
64 years ago

Died

August 27th, 2015
10 years ago — 54 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

Links & References

Directed multiple films, combining comedy and romance. Gained recognition for the film 'Heartbreaker', which featured a storyline involving an unconventional mission to break up a wedding. Worked on various projects in both television and cinema, contributing to the French film industry. Directed the film 'The Tuche Family', achieving commercial success. Chaumeil's contributions also extended to screenwriting, collaborating with other filmmakers to craft engaging narratives.

Directed 'Heartbreaker'

Directed 'The Tuche Family'

Worked on multiple television projects

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