Jean Renoir
- Biography
- The son of the painter Auguste Renoir, Jean Renoir became one of France's most important and respected filmmakers during the middle of the 20th century.
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- Born
- September 15, 1894
- Died
- February 12, 1979
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Director The Southerner |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Film - Any Source Le Caporal Epinglé |
| 1952 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Film - Any Source The River |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Won | National Board of Review | Best Director The Southerner |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Won | Venice International Film Festival | Critics' Prize for Best Film The Southerner |
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