About

Known credits:
17
Birthday:
1923-10-18
Place of birth:
Athens, Greece
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Adonis Kyrou

Overview

Adonis Kyrou was a Greek-born French film director, screenwriter, and critic, known for his work in surrealist cinema and film criticism. Born in Athens, he moved to Paris after World War II, where he became an active member of the surrealist movement and a close associate of filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Kyrou directed several films, including The Roundup (1965) and The Monk (1972), the latter co-written with Buñuel. He authored influential books such as Le Surréalisme au cinéma (1953) and Amour-érotisme et cinéma (1957), which explored the intersections of surrealism, eroticism, and film. Kyrou's work significantly impacted the study and appreciation of surrealist cinema. He passed away in Paris in 1985.

Known for

Acting
1964 Luis Buñuel : Un cinéaste de notre temps Actor Self 59
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Directing
1972 The Monk Directing Director 58
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1969 Sial IV Directing Director N/A
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1967 Barbara and Her Furs Directing Director N/A
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1965 The Roundup Directing Director 59
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1962 Le Temps des assassins Directing Director N/A
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1961 La Chevelure Directing Director 59
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1958 Le palais idéal Directing Director 58
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1957 La Déroute Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1972 The Monk Writing Writer 58
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1969 Sial IV Writing Writer N/A
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1965 The Roundup Writing Writer 59
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1962 Le Temps des assassins Writing Writer N/A
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1961 La Chevelure Writing Adaptation 59
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1957 La Déroute Writing Writer N/A
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Production
1962 Une mauvaise nuit Production Production Supervisor N/A
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Crew
1962 Le Temps des assassins Crew Cinematography N/A
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