Régis Wargnier
French film director and screenwriter
Born
April 18th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A director, producer, and screenwriter from France, significant contributions were made to cinema through the direction of films such as 'Indochine' and 'Manon des Sources'. The work on 'Indochine' garnered critical acclaim, winning an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Wargnier's films often explore deep emotional narratives set against historical backdrops. Other notable works include 'The Freshman' and 'The Woman of My Life', which further established presence in the French film industry. Collaboration with talented actors and production teams shaped a distinctive directorial style.
Directed 'Indochine', winning an Oscar
Directed 'Manon des Sources'
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