Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
Born: 1931-06-30 in Paris, France
Died: 2011-02-02
Known For: Writing
Biography
Jean‑Dominique de La Rochefoucauld (1931–2011) was a French screenwriter and director, recognized as one of the key figures of historical television drama. A frequent collaborator of Roberto Rossellini (The Taking of Power by Louis XIV, Socrates, Blaise Pascal), he later created his own landmark works, including Richelieu ou la Journée des dupes and L’An Mil. Known for his rigorous research and clear, educational storytelling, he left a lasting mark on French cultural television. He was the father of actress Sophie de La Rochefoucauld and director Claire de La Rochefoucauld.
Filmography
2005
- Rosalie Hits the Road ... (Director)
2004
- Witnesses to a Film Shoot as Self
1997
- Le Président et la garde barrière ... (Director)
1983
- Richelieu ou La journée des dupes ... (Director)
1982
- Marcheloup ... (Adaptation)
1979
- Charles Clément, canut de Lyon ... (Writer)
1978
- 1788 ... (Writer)
1976
- Henry James Stories ... (Dialogue)
- The Author of Beltraffio ... (Dialogue)
1974
1972
- Blaise Pascal ... (Dialogue)
1969
- Acts of the Apostles ... (Writer)