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Georges Franju ( French: [fʁɑ̃ʒy]; 12 April 1912 – 5 November 1987) was a French filmmaker. He was born in Fougères, Ille-et-Vilaine. [1] Biography. Early life. Before working in French cinema, Franju held several different jobs. These included working for an insurance company and a noodle factory.
Georges Franju is a figure of immense importance in the history of French cinema, not primarily for his films (exceptional though many of these are) but for being the co-founder, with Henri Langlois, of the Cinematheque Française in 1937--France's most famous and important film archive.
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- Fougères, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
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Georges Franju (born April 12, 1912, Fougères, France—died Nov. 5, 1987, Paris) was a French motion-picture director noted for his short documentary films. In 1932 Franju found work on the sets of Paris music halls while he studied theatre decor.
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Georges Franju est un réalisateur français, né le 12 avril 1912 à Fougères et mort le 5 novembre 1987 dans le 16 e arrondissement de Paris.
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- Eyes Without a Face (1960) Eyes Without a Face (Les yeux sans visage) is a French horror film directed by Georges Franju and released in 1960. The film tells the story of a brilliant plastic surgeon who becomes obsessed with restoring the face of his daughter, who was disfigured in a car accident he caused.
- Judex (1963) Judex is a 1963 French crime film directed by Georges Franju. The film is a modern interpretation of Louis Feuillade’s 1916 silent film serial of the same name, and follows the story of a wealthy Frenchman named Favraux, who has been targeted by a mysterious vigilante named Judex.
- Blood of the Beasts (1949) “Blood of the Beasts” (French title: “Le Sang des bêtes”) is a documentary short film directed by Georges Franju and released in 1949.
- Spotlight on a Murderer (1961) “Spotlight on a Murderer” (French title: “Pleins feux sur l’assassin”) is a 1961 French film directed by Georges Franju.
An in-depth biography of the film director and writer Georges Franju, and a complete list of the artist's films, with links to movie reviews.
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Nov 7, 1987 · Georges Franju, a French film director and co-founder of the Cinematheque Francaise, died on Thursday in Paris. He was 75 years old.
