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René Clément
French film director and screenwriter (1913–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
René Clément (French: [ʁəne klemɑ̃]; 18 March 1913 – 17 March 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. He is known for directing the films The Battle of the Rails (1946), Forbidden Games (1952), Gervaise (1956), Purple Noon (1960), and Is Paris Burning (1966). He received numerous accolades including five prizes at the Cannes Film Festival and the Honorary César in 1984.
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Born | (1913-03-18)18 March 1913 Bordeaux, France |
Died | 17 March 1996(1996-03-17) (aged 82) |
Awards | Best Director Award (Cannes Film Festival) 1946 The Battle of the Rails 1949 Beyond the Gates Golden Lion 1952 Forbidden Games |
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