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Writing
Jacques Prévert
- Born
- Died
- (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
- Credits
- 63 titles
Biography
Jacques Prévert was a French poet and screenwriter. His poems became and remain popular in the French-speaking world, particularly in schools. His best-regarded films formed part of the poetic realist movement, and include Les Enfants du Paradis (1945).
Signature work
Known For
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7.8
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The King and the Mockingbird
7.4
Movie
Port of Shadows
7.6
Movie
Daybreak
6.7
Movie
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7.1
Movie
The Crime of Monsieur Lange
6.8
Movie
The Devil's Envoys
6.7
Movie
Stormy Waters
7.0
Movie
Bizarre, Bizarre
7.4
Movie
Boys' School
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Gates of the Night
6.4
Movie
The Little Soldier
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Movie
Summer Light
7.2
Movie
The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird
5.5
Movie
Lost Souvenirs
6.1
Movie
Jenny
5.0
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The Lovers of Verona
6.9
Movie
The Bellman
Acting credits 21
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | Coco Chanel & Arletty: An Auvergne Destiny Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-là Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | Bulles de Vian Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Arletty, Lady Paname Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Drôle d'oiseau Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1983 | Musique muette : Joan Miro Film | |
| 1978 | Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma TV | Self (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 1964 | Pour le plaisir TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1963 | The Small Tent Film | Narrator |
| 1960 | Dream of the Wild Horses Film | Voice |
| 1960 | Paris la belle Film | (voice) |
| 1959 | Discorama TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1951 | Bim, the Little Donkey Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 1950 | Life Begins Tomorrow Film | Self (uncredited) |
| 1934 | L'Atalante Film | Passenger at Railway Station (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Ciboulette Film | The Donkey |
| 1932 | Prices and Profits, the Potato Film | |
| 1932 | It's in the Bag Film | Le flûtiste (uncredited) |
| 1930 | L'Âge d'or Film | Passer-by in the Street (uncredited) |
| 1928 | Souvenir de Paris Film |
Crew credits 47
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Café da Manhã Film | Writer |
| 2017 | Two Snails Set Off Film | Original Story |
| 2014 | So Many Forests Film | Poem |
| 2008 | Les Enfants du Paradis Film | Scenario Writer |
| 2006 | Escargots Film | Writer |
| 1980 | The King and the Mockingbird Film | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1976 | Breakfast Film | Original Concept |
| 1975 | The World at a Glance Film | Writer |
| 1973 | The Dog Who Loved Music Film | Writer |
| 1972 | Meu Primeiro Baile Film | Writer |
| 1970 | The Diamond Film | Writer, Lyricist |
| 1966 | The Ferryman's House Film | Writer |
| 1964 | Little Claus and Big Claus Film | Dialogue, Adaptation, Story, Screenplay |
| 1963 | The Small Tent Film | Writer |
| 1961 | Famous Love Affairs Film | Adaptation |
| 1960 | Paris la belle Film | Writer |
| 1958 | Paris mange son pain Film | Lyricist |
| 1957 | The Seine Meets Paris Film | Writer |
| 1957 | La Faim du monde Film | Writer |
| 1956 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame Film | Screenplay |
| 1953 | The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird Film | Screenplay, Dialogue, Songs |
| 1951 | Fanfares of Love Film | Original Film Writer |
| 1951 | Bim, the Little Donkey Film | Screenplay |
| 1950 | Lost Souvenirs Film | Scenario Writer |
| 1949 | The Lovers of Verona Film | Dialogue |
| 1947 | The Little Soldier Film | Storyboard, Writer |
| 1947 | Noah's Ark Film | Writer |
| 1947 | Mystery Tour Film | Writer |
| 1946 | Gates of the Night Film | Screenplay |
| 1945 | The Bellman Film | Dialogue, Writer |
| 1945 | Children of Paradise Film | Screenplay |
| 1943 | Adieu Léonard Film | Screenplay |
| 1943 | Summer Light Film | Writer |
| 1942 | The Devil's Envoys Film | Screenplay |
| 1941 | Stormy Waters Film | Scenario Writer, Dialogue |
| 1939 | The Mysterious Mr. Davis Film | Writer |
| 1939 | Daybreak Film | Writer |
| 1938 | Port of Shadows Film | Screenplay |
| 1938 | Boys' School Film | Writer |
| 1937 | Bizarre, Bizarre Film | Screenplay |
| 1936 | Jenny Film | Screenplay |
| 1936 | The Crime of Monsieur Lange Film | Dialogue, Adaptation |
| 1934 | The Free Trade Hotel Film | Story |
| 1934 | Si j'étais le patron Film | Writer |
| 1932 | It's in the Bag Film | Screenplay |
| 1932 | Ténérife Film | Writer |
| 1928 | Souvenir de Paris Film | Director |