Jacques Demy

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Birthday

1931-06-05

Deathday

1990-10-27

Place of Birth

Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

Jacques Demy

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.