Patrice Chéreau

French film and theater director

Patrice Chéreau - French film and theater director
Born

November 2nd, 1944
80 years ago

Died

October 7th, 2013
11 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Acclaimed for contributions to theater and cinema. Achieved recognition for directing the film 'Intimacy' which won the Best Film award at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. Involved in numerous stage productions, notably the acclaimed production of Wagner's 'Ring Cycle' at the Bayreuth Festival. Also recognized for his work in operas and collaborated with prominent institutions across Europe.

Directed 'Intimacy', winning Cannes Film Festival

Created acclaimed production of Wagner's 'Ring Cycle'

Worked on various high-profile operas

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