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Alain Jessua
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Overview
Born
January 16
,
1932
·
Paris, France
Died
November 30
,
2017
·
Évreux, Eure, France
(pneumonia)
Birth name
Alain Rene Sando Jessua
Mini Bio
Alain Jessua was born on January 16, 1932 in Paris, France. He was a writer and assistant director, known for
Life Upside Down (1964)
,
Frankenstein 90 (1984)
and
En toute innocence (1988)
. He was married to
Anna Gaylor
. He died on November 30, 2017 in Évreux, Eure, France.
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Spouse
Anna Gaylor
(October 24, 1961 - December 12, 1995) (divorced, 1 child)
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His first film in 1956 was funded by compensation from a motor vehicle accident.
Began as an assistant to directors Jacques Becker and Max Ophuls.
Long time companion of journalist Régine Magné, he wrote 8 novels since 1997. He had won prizes as screenwriter before.
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