About
Michel Audiard, born in 1920 in Paris, is a major figure of French cinema. After a career as a journalist, he became a dialogue writer and screenwriter, collaborating on over 110 films. He is famous for his sharp dialogues blending Parisian slang and literary wit. He worked with directors like Georges Lautner and actors like Jean Gabin. He also directed nine films and published novels. He won the César Award for Best Screenplay in 1982 for 'Garde à vue'. He is the father of filmmaker Jacques Audiard.
* 1920-05-15 — † 1985-07-28
Major works
- Les Tontons flingueurs (1963)film
- Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)film
- Un Singe en hiver (1962)film
- Garde à vue (1981)film
- Le P'tit cheval de retour (1975)novel
Key milestones
- 1982Wins the César Award for Best Screenplay for 'Garde à vue'.
- 1963Release of 'Les Tontons flingueurs', which became a classic of French cinema.
- 1983Co-writes 'Mortelle Randonnée' with his son Jacques Audiard.
Themes
Parisian slangBlack humorSocial critiqueMale friendshipMarginality
Sources: larousse.fr · id.loc.gov · 2020.festival-lumiere.org