Jacques Prévert

Writing

February 4, 1900 – April 11, 1977 (aged 77)

Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Jacques Prévert was a French poet and screenwriter. His poems became and remain popular in the French-speaking world, particularly in schools. His best-regarded films formed part of the poetic realist movement, and include Les Enfants du Paradis (1945).

Filmography

Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort

Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort2020 · Self (archive footage)

Coco Chanel & Arletty: An Auvergne Destiny

Coco Chanel & Arletty: An Auvergne Destiny2017 · Self (archive footage)

S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-là

S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-là2013 · Self (archive footage)

Bulles de Vian

Bulles de Vian2009 · Self (archive footage)

Arletty, Lady Paname

Arletty, Lady Paname2007 · Self (archive footage)

Drôle d'oiseau

Drôle d'oiseau2003 · Self (archive footage)

Musique muette : Joan Miro

Musique muette : Joan Miro1983

I Thought It Was a Party

I Thought It Was a Party1978 · Self (archive footage)

Pour le plaisir

Pour le plaisir1964 · Self

The Small Tent

The Small Tent1963 · Narrator

Dream of the Wild Horses

Dream of the Wild Horses1960 · Voice

Paris la belle1960 · (voice)

Discorama

Discorama1959 · Self

Bim, the Little Donkey

Bim, the Little Donkey1951 · Narrator (voice)

Life Begins Tomorrow

Life Begins Tomorrow1950 · Self (uncredited)

L'Atalante

L'Atalante1934 · Passenger at Railway Station (uncredited)

Ciboulette

Ciboulette1933 · The Donkey

Travel Agency

Travel Agency1932

It's in the Bag

It's in the Bag1932 · Le flûtiste (uncredited)

L'Âge d'or

L'Âge d'or1930 · Passer-by in the Street (uncredited)

Souvenir de Paris

Souvenir de Paris1928