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Jacques Demy

  • Birth: June 5, 1931
  • Death: October 27, 1990
  • Age: 59
  • France

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.

5

nominations

20%

winning rate

1

win

Academy Awards

Edition Year Award Movie Status
41st edition 1969 Scoring of a Musical Picture - Original or Adaptation The Young Girls of Rochefort
38th edition 1966 Best Original Screenplay The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
38th edition 1966 Best Original Score The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
38th edition 1966 Best Original Song - "I Will Wait for You" The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Cannes Film Festival

Edition Year Award Movie Status
17th edition 1964 Palme d'Or [Main Competition] - Award named Grand Prix du Festival International du Film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Winner

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