About André Cavens
Lived 1912 – 1971 (aged 58). André Cavens was a Belgian film director, screenwriter and film producer.
André Cavens (1 October 1912 – 9 April 1971), born in Brussels, Uccle, was a Belgian film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Career His career started in 1961 as the director and producer of the drama A Train Leaves in Every Hour (Il y a un train toutes les heures). The film starred Evelyne Axell and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. In 1965, he directed the short La présence désolée. Cavens returned to film work in 1968 writing and directing the drama Michaella.
Since 1976, the Belgian Film Critics Association presents the André Cavens Award to recognize the best Belgian film of the year.
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Who was André Cavens?
Belgian film director (1912–1971)
When was André Cavens born?
André Cavens was born on 1 October 1912 in Belgium, Brussels.
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André Cavens died on 9 April 1971 in Brussels.
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André Cavens was a film director, screenwriter and film producer.
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André Cavens was Belgian.
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