Maurice Delbez
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Maurice Delbez was a French film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema. Born in Bezons, he pursued his education at the Lycée Charlemagne in Paris. During World War II, Delbez joined the French Resistance, participating in student protests against the German occupation. After the war, he attended the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC). Delbez began his career as an assistant director, collaborating with filmmakers such as Maurice Cloche, Jean Grémillon, and Robert Bresson. He made his directorial debut with La Roue (1957) and gained recognition with À pied, à cheval et en voiture (1957), a box office success. His notable work, Rue des Cascades (1964), addressed themes of racism and interracial relationships. Delbez also directed television documentaries, including "La Mémoire aux images," broadcast on France 3. His autobiography, Ma vie racontée à mon chien cinéphile, was published in 2001.
Date of Birth
Jul 28, 1922
Place of Birth
Bezons, Val-d'Oise, France
Date of Death
Mar 23, 2020
Gender
Male
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Directing
19671 Season
19653 Seasons
19641h 27 min
19641h 34 min
Writing
Art
Crew
Production
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