François Billetdoux

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François Billetdoux

Born September 7, 1927 · Paris, France

Died November 26, 1991 · aged 64

François Billetdoux, a Parisian born and bred, was a true Renaissance man of the arts. He wore many hats - playwright, novelist, director, actor, producer. He was a leading figure in the "new theater" movement, known for his sharp wit and often darkly humorous take on the world. His plays often expressed the burlesque style mixed with dark humor. He was a member of the Conseil du développement cu…

Known For

Agent 38-24-36Agent 38-24-36 · 1964
Agent 38-24-36
5.71964
MovieComedyRomance
A Russian spy is assigned to steal sensitive information from NATO about military mobilisation. Without much intelligence of his own, the distrusted Soviet intelligence agent needs all the help he can get from his 'talented' partner Penelope Lightfeather as they scatter around the French countryside for secret rendezvous while trying to avoid being caught by counterintelligence agents and distrustful communist operatives.
Le Cinema de PapaLe Cinema de Papa · 1971
Le Cinema de Papa
6.51971
MovieComedyDrama
Claude Berri plays himself as he relates his own experiences through youth and adolescence. His father owns a profitable fur shop. Initially, Claude's father hopes his son will take over the fur shop, but he later gives in to Claude's desire to become involved in filmmaking.
The DanceThe Dance · 1962
The Dance
5.01962
MovieComedyDrama
The Dance is a 1962 French comedy film directed by Norbert Carbonnaux and starring Jean-Pierre Cassel, Françoise Dorléac and Arletty. The film is based on the French comic strip 13 rue de l'Espoir.
The Nameless StarThe Nameless Star · 1966
The Nameless Star
6.01966
MovieDramaRomance
The tranquility of a Romanian village is shattered by the arrival of a beautiful unknown coinciding with the discovery of a new star by a modest professor of astronomy ...
A Fine RomanceA Fine Romance · 1991
A Fine Romance
4.41991
MovieComedy
An Italian gentleman and a doctor's wife plot to break up their spouses' tryst in Paris.
Sortie de secoursSortie de secours · 1970
Sortie de secours
7.01970
MovieDrama
A failed actress sinks into neurosis and mythomania. To give relief to her dismal existence, she engages in all kinds of activities ranging from false testimony to occasional prostitution.
Georges Mathieu or the Fury of BeingGeorges Mathieu or the Fury of Being · 1971
Georges Mathieu or the Fury of Being
9.01971
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Narrated by François Billetdoux, this documentary about Georges Mathieu features the artist in Paris painting along to a live improvised soundtrack by Vangelis.
Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnéePitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée · 1967
Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée
8.01967
MovieDrama
May 1944, in Provence, a young Jewish woman fleeing Nazi persecution, entrusts her three-month-old granddaughter to a stranger, Mathieu, a solitary shepherd who will raise her alone. Once the war is over, he will leave with her, in search of the mother. A research that will last more than twenty years and that will lead them to several European countries.

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