Marcel Carné

Marcel Carné

French film director (1906–1996)

Died aged 90LeoFrance

Biography

Marcel Albert Carné (French: [maʁsɛl albɛʁ kaʁne]; 18 August 1906 – 31 October 1996) was a French film director. A key figure in the poetic realism movement, Carné's best known films include Port of Shadows (1938), Le Jour Se Lève (1939), Les Visiteurs du Soir (1942) and Children of Paradise (1945); the latter has been cited as one of the great films of all time.

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Career highlights

Notable works

  • Port of Shadows
  • Le Jour Se Lève
  • Children of Paradise

Family

Awards & honours (10)

  • Praemium Imperiale
  • Louis Delluc Prize
  • Honorary César
  • David di Donatello Luchino Visconti
  • European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
  • Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
  • Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit
  • Officer of Arts and Letters
  • Silver Lion

Quick answers about Marcel Carné

How old was Marcel Carné?
Marcel Carné died on October 31, 1996 at the age of 90.
When is Marcel Carné's birthday?
Marcel Carné was born on August 18, 1906.
Where was Marcel Carné born?
Marcel Carné was born in Paris.
What is Marcel Carné's zodiac sign?
Marcel Carné's zodiac sign is Leo.
What is Marcel Carné's nationality?
Marcel Carné is a citizen of France.
What does Marcel Carné do?
Marcel Carné is known as film director, screenwriter, art critic, film critic.
Who has Marcel Carné been married to?
According to Wikidata, Marcel Carné's spouse is or was Roland Lesaffre.

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