Gilles Jacob
French essayist, film critic and film director
About Gilles Jacob
Born 1930. Gilles Jacob is a French film critic, film director, film producer and essayist.
Gilles Jacob (born 22 June 1930) is a French film critic and essayist who served as president of the Cannes Film Festival between 2001 and 2014.
Life and career Born in Paris, the son of an entrepreneur, Jacob studied at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand, having Claude Chabrol as a schoolmate. At 17 years old, he co-founded a short-lived cinema magazine, Raccords.
During his career, Jacob received various honours and accolades, notably the Legion of Honour. He served as a juror at the 47th Venice International Film Festival.
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French essayist, film critic and film director
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Gilles Jacob was born on 22 June 1930 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
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