Claude Lelouch | |
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Born | Claude Barruck Joseph Lelouch 30 October 1937 Paris, France |
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Spouse(s) | Christine Cochet (1968–1972) Gunilla Friden (197?–197?) Évelyne Bouix (1980–1985) Marie-Sophie L. (1986–1992) Alessandra Martines (1993–2009) |
Children | 7 |
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Claude Barruck Joseph Lelouch (French: [klod ləluʃ]; born 30 October 1937) is a French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer. Lelouch grew up in an Algerian Jewish family. He emerged as a prominent director in the 1960s. Lelouch gained critical acclaim for his 1966 romantic melodrama film A Man and A Woman.[1] At the 39th Academy Awards in 1967, A Man and a Woman won Best Original Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film.[2] Lelouch was also nominated for Best Director.[2] While his films have gained him international recognition since the 1960s, Lelouch's methods and style of film are known for attracting criticism.[3][4]