Louis Malle
French filmmaker (1932–1995)
Biography
Louis Marie Malle (French: [lwi maʁi mal]; 30 October 1932 – 23 November 1995) was a French filmmaker who worked in France and Hollywood. Described as "eclectic" and "difficult to pin down", his works often depict provocative or controversial subject matter.
Malle's most famous works include the crime thriller Elevator to the Gallows (1958), the romantic drama The Lovers (1958), the World War II drama Lacombe, Lucien (1974), the period drama Pretty Baby (1978), the romantic crime film Atlantic City (1980), the dramedy My Dinner with Andre (1981), and the autobiographical Au revoir les enfants (1987). He also co-directed the landmark underwater documentary The Silent World with Jacques Cousteau, which won the 1956 Palme d'Or and the 1957 Academy Award for Best Documentary.
Critic Pauline Kael once wrote that the common quality of Malle's films was the "restless intelligence one senses in them".
Malle is one of only four directors to have won the Golden Lion twice. His other accolades include three César Awards, two BAFTAs, and three Oscar nominations. He was made a Fellow of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1991.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Anne-Marie DeschodtCandice Bergen
- Children
- Chloe MalleJustine MalleManuel Malle
- Parents
- Pierre MalleFrançoise Béghin
Awards & honours (18)
- Prix du meilleur film français du Syndicat français de la critique de cinéma
- Palme d'Or
- Louis Delluc Prize
- BAFTA Award for Best Film
- United Nations Awards
- Golden Lion
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film
- César Award for Best Director
- David di Donatello for best foreign screenplay
- César Award for Best Film
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director
- César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation
- BAFTA Fellowship
- European Film Award for Best Screenwriter
- British Academy of Film and Television Arts
- César Award
Quick answers about Louis Malle
- How old was Louis Malle?
- Louis Malle died on November 23, 1995 at the age of 63.
- When is Louis Malle's birthday?
- Louis Malle was born on October 30, 1932.
- Where was Louis Malle born?
- Louis Malle was born in Thumeries.
- What is Louis Malle's zodiac sign?
- Louis Malle's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- What is Louis Malle's nationality?
- Louis Malle is a citizen of France.
- What does Louis Malle do?
- Louis Malle is known as screenwriter, film producer, film director, cinematographer.
- Who has Louis Malle been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Louis Malle's spouses include Anne-Marie Deschodt, Candice Bergen.
- How many children did Louis Malle have?
- Wikidata lists 3 children of Louis Malle.
