Alain Jessua
- Biography
- After his first two features, French director Alain Jessua was touted as an important new filmmaker. Both the films, Life Upside Down (1965) and Comic Strip Hero (1967) were highly imaginative works.
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- Born
- January 16, 1932
Awards
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Won | Cannes Film Festival | Best Screenplay Comic Strippers |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Won | Venice International Film Festival | Best First Film La Vie à l'Envers |
Films
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