About

Known credits:
26
Birthday:
1888-04-25
Place of birth:
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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Jean Benoît-Lévy

Overview

Jean Benoît-Lévy was a French film director, producer, and writer, recognized as a pioneer in educational and documentary filmmaking. Throughout his career, he directed over 400 films, focusing on social issues, public health, dance, and art. Notable works include La Maternelle (1933) and La Mort du Cygne (1937). His films often addressed societal themes, contributing significantly to French cinema's development in the early 20th century.

Known for

Directing
1952 La jeune fille aux allumettes Directing Director N/A
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1939 Fire in the Straw Directing Director N/A
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1938 Youth in Revolt Directing Director 59
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1937 Ballerina Directing Director 59
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1936 Hélène Directing Director 58
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1934 Itto Directing Director N/A
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1933 Children of Montmartre Directing Director 59
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1932 Le chant de la mine et du feu Directing Director N/A
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1931 Heart of Paris Directing Director N/A
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1930 The House Directing Director N/A
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1930 A Modern Village Directing Director N/A
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1930 Cabinetmaking Directing Director N/A
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1930 The marriage of roses or artificial hybridization Directing Director N/A
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1930 Rose culture Directing Director N/A
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1930 Maternity Directing Director N/A
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1929 Peach Skin Directing Director 59
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1927 Âmes d'enfants Directing Director N/A
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1927 Il était une fois trois amis Directing Director N/A
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1922 Pasteur Directing Director 58
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Writing
1939 Fire in the Straw Writing Writer N/A
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1937 Ballerina Writing Writer 59
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1936 Hélène Writing Writer 58
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1933 Children of Montmartre Writing Writer 59
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1931 Heart of Paris Writing Writer N/A
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1930 The House Writing Writer N/A
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Production
1929 Peach Skin Production Producer 59
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