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Diourka Medveczky

Born July 14, 1930 · Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary)

Died October 26, 2018 · aged 88

Diourka Medveczky was a Hungarian-born French sculptor, screenwriter, and film director. He moved to France in the 1950s and became known for his sculptural works, which were exhibited in various galleries. Medveczky ventured into filmmaking in the 1960s, directing short films such as Le Socrate (1968) and Paul (1969). He collaborated with his then-wife, actress Bernadette Lafont, who starred in h…

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Paul

Follows a young man who leaves his affluent life to join a wandering vegetarian cult. Led by a charismatic pilgrim, the group subsists by begging, often drawing local ire, like when they're arrested for stealing eggs. Paul and a fellow follower, Marianne, attempt to create a secluded paradise on a remote island.

Jeanne et la Moto

Jeanne et la Moto · 1969

Jeanne et la Moto

A young woman comes to despise her lover because his bike has just broken down.

Marie et le Curé

Marie et le Curé · 1967

Marie et le Curé

A priest succumbs to the charms of his lovely cleaning lady and decides to find a husband when she finds herself pregnant with her works.

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Paul

Follows a young man who leaves his affluent life to join a wandering vegetarian cult. Led by a charismatic pilgrim, the group subsists by begging, often drawing local ire, like when they're arrested for stealing eggs. Paul and a fellow follower, Marianne, attempt to create a secluded paradise on a remote island.

Director

Jeanne et la Moto

Jeanne et la Moto · 1969

Jeanne et la Moto

A young woman comes to despise her lover because his bike has just broken down.

Writer

Marie et le Curé

Marie et le Curé · 1967

Marie et le Curé

A priest succumbs to the charms of his lovely cleaning lady and decides to find a husband when she finds herself pregnant with her works.

Director