About
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Overview
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco was a French film director and screenwriter noted for his poetic visual style. Born in Cannes, he began his career as a cinematographer before transitioning to directing. Albicocco gained acclaim with The Girl with the Golden Eyes (1961), an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novella, and The Wanderer (1967), based on Alain-Fournier's novel Le Grand Meaulnes. His films are characterized by their lyrical imagery and exploration of romantic themes. Albicocco's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.
Known for
Directing |
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| 1971 | Le Petit Matin | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 1970 | The Mad Heart | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1967 | The Wanderer | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 1963 | Rat Trap | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 1961 | The Girl with the Golden Eyes | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
Writing |
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| 1971 | Le Petit Matin | Writing | Adaptation | 58 Average |
| 1970 | The Mad Heart | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
| 1967 | The Wanderer | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
| 1963 | Rat Trap | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
Crew |
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| 1954 | Closed Vision | Crew | Cinematography | 59 Average |
Editing |
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| 1954 | Closed Vision | Editing | Editor | 59 Average |