Jacques Demy

Known for Directing

Jacques Demy's portrait

Details

Birthday: June 05, 1931

Deathday: October 27, 1990

Place of birth: Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

Biography

Jacques Demy (June 5, 1931 – October 27, 1990) was a French director and screenwriter. He appeared in the wake of the French New Wave. His films are well known for their sumptuous look, drawing on Hollywood musicals, fairy tales, jazz, and opera.