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Jacques Prévert

Born 1900-02-04
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
Department: Writing

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).

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jacques Prévert

L'Atalante
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L'Atalante

1934
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Children of Paradise
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Children of Paradise

1945
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The King and the Mockingbird
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The King and the Mockingbird

1980
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L'Âge d'or
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L'Âge d'or

1930
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Port of Shadows
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Port of Shadows

1938
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Daybreak
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Daybreak

1939
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1956
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Discorama
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Discorama

1959
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The Crime of Monsieur Lange
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The Crime of Monsieur Lange

1936
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The Devil's Envoys
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The Devil's Envoys

1942
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (79 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Café da ManhãCafé da ManhãWriterMovie2022
Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fortBoris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fortSelf (archive footage)Movie2020
Two Snails Set OffTwo Snails Set OffOriginal StoryMovie2017
Coco Chanel & Arletty: An Auvergne DestinyCoco Chanel & Arletty: An Auvergne DestinySelf (archive footage)Movie2017
So Many ForestsSo Many ForestsPoemMovie2014
S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-làS'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-làSelf (archive footage)Movie2013
Bulles de VianBulles de VianSelf (archive footage)Movie2009
Les Enfants du ParadisLes Enfants du ParadisScenario WriterMovie2008
Arletty, Lady PanameArletty, Lady PanameSelf (archive footage)Movie2007
EscargotsEscargotsWriterMovie2006
Drôle d'oiseauDrôle d'oiseauSelf (archive footage)Movie2003
Musique muette : Joan MiroMusique muette : Joan MiroSelf / AppearanceMovie1983
The King and the MockingbirdThe King and the MockingbirdScreenplayMovie1980
The King and the MockingbirdThe King and the MockingbirdDialogueMovie1980
Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinémaSelf (archive footage)TV Series1978
BreakfastOriginal ConceptMovie1976
The World at a GlanceThe World at a GlanceWriterMovie1975
The Dog Who Loved MusicThe Dog Who Loved MusicWriterMovie1973
Meu Primeiro BaileMeu Primeiro BaileWriterMovie1972
The DiamondThe DiamondWriterMovie1970
The DiamondThe DiamondLyricistMovie1970
The Ferryman's HouseThe Ferryman's HouseWriterMovie1966
Little Claus and Big ClausLittle Claus and Big ClausDialogueMovie1964
Little Claus and Big ClausLittle Claus and Big ClausAdaptationMovie1964
Little Claus and Big ClausLittle Claus and Big ClausStoryMovie1964
Little Claus and Big ClausLittle Claus and Big ClausScreenplayMovie1964
Pour le plaisirPour le plaisirSelfTV Series1964
The Small TentThe Small TentNarratorMovie1963
The Small TentThe Small TentWriterMovie1963
Famous Love AffairsFamous Love AffairsAdaptationMovie1961
Dream of the Wild HorsesDream of the Wild HorsesVoiceMovie1960
Paris la belle(voice)Movie1960
Paris la belleWriterMovie1960
DiscoramaDiscoramaSelfTV Series1959
Paris mange son painParis mange son painLyricistMovie1958
The Seine Meets ParisThe Seine Meets ParisWriterMovie1957
La Faim du mondeLa Faim du mondeWriterMovie1957
The Hunchback of Notre DameThe Hunchback of Notre DameScreenplayMovie1956
The Curious Adventures of Mr. WonderbirdThe Curious Adventures of Mr. WonderbirdScreenplayMovie1953
The Curious Adventures of Mr. WonderbirdThe Curious Adventures of Mr. WonderbirdSongsMovie1953
The Curious Adventures of Mr. WonderbirdThe Curious Adventures of Mr. WonderbirdDialogueMovie1953
Fanfares of LoveFanfares of LoveOriginal Film WriterMovie1951
Bim, the Little DonkeyBim, the Little DonkeyNarrator (voice)Movie1951
Bim, the Little DonkeyBim, the Little DonkeyScreenplayMovie1951
Lost SouvenirsLost SouvenirsScenario WriterMovie1950
Life Begins TomorrowLife Begins TomorrowSelf (uncredited)Movie1950
The Lovers of VeronaThe Lovers of VeronaDialogueMovie1949
The Little SoldierThe Little SoldierStoryboardMovie1947
The Little SoldierThe Little SoldierWriterMovie1947
Noah's ArkNoah's ArkWriterMovie1947
Mystery TourMystery TourWriterMovie1947
Gates of the NightGates of the NightScreenplayMovie1946
The BellmanThe BellmanDialogueMovie1945
The BellmanThe BellmanWriterMovie1945
Children of ParadiseChildren of ParadiseScreenplayMovie1945
Adieu LéonardAdieu LéonardScreenplayMovie1943
Summer LightSummer LightWriterMovie1943
The Devil's EnvoysThe Devil's EnvoysScreenplayMovie1942
Stormy WatersStormy WatersScenario WriterMovie1941
Stormy WatersStormy WatersDialogueMovie1941
The Mysterious Mr. DavisThe Mysterious Mr. DavisWriterMovie1939
DaybreakDaybreakWriterMovie1939
Port of ShadowsPort of ShadowsScreenplayMovie1938
Boys' SchoolBoys' SchoolWriterMovie1938
Bizarre, BizarreBizarre, BizarreScreenplayMovie1937
JennyJennyScreenplayMovie1936
The Crime of Monsieur LangeThe Crime of Monsieur LangeDialogueMovie1936
The Crime of Monsieur LangeThe Crime of Monsieur LangeAdaptationMovie1936
The Free Trade HotelThe Free Trade HotelStoryMovie1934
Si j'étais le patronSi j'étais le patronWriterMovie1934
L'AtalanteL'AtalantePassenger at Railway Station (uncredited)Movie1934
CibouletteCibouletteThe DonkeyMovie1933
Prices and Profits, the PotatoPrices and Profits, the PotatoSelf / AppearanceMovie1932
It's in the BagIt's in the BagLe flûtiste (uncredited)Movie1932
It's in the BagIt's in the BagScreenplayMovie1932
TénérifeWriterMovie1932
L'Âge d'orL'Âge d'orPasser-by in the Street (uncredited)Movie1930
Souvenir de ParisSouvenir de ParisSelf / AppearanceMovie1928
Souvenir de ParisSouvenir de ParisDirectorMovie1928