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Christian-Jaque
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4 August 1904 - 8 July 1994
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Christian-Jaque, a famous French film director, was born in Paris on September 4, 1904. He studied at the Metropolitan College Rollin, then entered the Architectural Academy. He began his film career as an artist. He was also the assistant director of Julien Devivier and Andre Yugona. In 1927 he was accepted as a journalist in the authoritative publication about the cinema Cinegraph. In the 30s he began to shoot his own paintings. These were light, wonderful comedies, such as Francis I (1937) with
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Christian-Jaque, a famous French film director, was born in Paris on September 4, 1904. He studied at the Metropolitan College Rollin, then entered the Architectural Academy.
He began his film career as an artist. He was also the assistant director of Julien Devivier and Andre Yugona. In 1927 he was accepted as a journalist in the authoritative publication about the cinema Cinegraph.
In the 30s he began to shoot his own paintings. These were light, wonderful comedies, such as Francis I (1937) with the brilliant comedian Fernandel. The director shot this actor from picture to picture, the last time they worked together in the film “Law is Law” (1958).
The audience loved the paintings of Christian Jacques, they were all in theaters with constant success. It was particularly successful.
Fanfan-Tulpan with the inimitable Gerard Philippe in the title role. The film makes fun of the war. This film brought the director the awards of the Cannes and Berlin film festivals.
Another cult work of Christian Jacques was the picture “Babetta goes to war” with the charming Brigitte Bardot. At that time, the young director was fascinated by the actress and managed to favorably emphasize her beauty and talent. Another joint work, the film “Oil Producers” (1971), turned out to be much less successful.
Christian Jacques was married six times. His companions have always been beautiful actresses. He made films specifically for them. But in addition to comedies, the director worked in other genres. For example, he released the thriller “Feast of Predators” (1964), the musical film “Fantastic Symphony” (1941), the civic film “If the Guys of the World” (1956).
Christian Jacques has received many prestigious awards, including the César Award. He is a holder of the Legion of Honor and the Order of Merit. He died on July 8, 1994 of a heart attack.