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Jacques Becker ( French: [bɛkɛʁ]; 15 September 1906 – 21 February 1960) was a French film director and screenwriter. His films, made during the 1940s and 1950s, encompassed a wide variety of genres, and they were admired by some of the filmmakers who led the French New Wave movement.
Jacques Becker. Writer: The Hole. His interest in films was stimulated by a meeting with King Vidor, who offered him employment in the US as actor and assistant director.
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- Le trou (1960) “Le trou” is a 1960 French film directed by Jacques Becker. It is based on the novel “The Break” by José Giovanni and tells the story of five prisoners in a French prison who hatch a plan to escape.
- Grisbi (1954) “Touchez Pas au Grisbi” (also known as “Grisbi”) is a French crime drama film directed by Jacques Becker and released in 1954. The film stars Jean Gabin as Max, an aging gangster who is looking to retire from the criminal underworld.
- Casque d’Or (1952) “Casque d’Or” is a 1952 French romantic drama film directed by Jacques Becker, starring Simone Signoret, Serge Reggiani, and Claude Dauphin.
- Edward and Caroline (1951) “Edward and Caroline” is a 1951 French comedy directed by Jacques Becker and starring Daniel Gélin and Anne Vernon. The film follows the ups and downs of a young couple, Edward and Caroline, on the day of their wedding, as they navigate various obstacles and conflicts.
Aug 1, 2018 · Richard Brody writes about a retrospective of Jacques Becker movies at the newly renovated Film Forum, including “Falbalas,” “Casque d’Or,” “Rue de l’Estrapade,” and more.
Feb 21, 2017 · Learn about the post-war classics of French master Jacques Becker, who blended realism, lyricism and genre in his films. Discover his signature style, his influences and his legacy through three essential titles: Touchez pas au grisbi, Casque d'or and Le Trou.
An in-depth biography of the film director and writer Jacques Becker, and a complete list of the artist's films, with links to movie reviews.
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Dec 8, 2018 · A retrospective of the post-WWII French director Jacques Becker, who worked with Jean Renoir and influenced the Nouvelle Vague. Explore his diverse and humanist films, from naturalism to melodrama, from comedy to thriller.
