Jean-Gabriel Albicocco

Born: 1936-02-15 in Cannes, France

Died: 2001-04-10

Known For: Directing

Biography

Jean-Gabriel Albicocco was a French film director and screenwriter noted for his poetic visual style. Born in Cannes, he began his career as a cinematographer before transitioning to directing. Albicocco gained acclaim with The Girl with the Golden Eyes (1961), an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novella, and The Wanderer (1967), based on Alain-Fournier's novel Le Grand Meaulnes. His films are characterized by their lyrical imagery and exploration of romantic themes. Albicocco's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.

Filmography

1971

Faire l'amour... De la pilule à l'ordinateur ... (Director)
Le Petit Matin ... (Adaptation)

1970

The Mad Heart ... (Director)

1967

The Wanderer ... (Director)

1963

Rat Trap ... (Screenplay)

1961

The Girl with the Golden Eyes ... (Director)

1954

Closed Vision ... (Cinematography)