About Jacques Dupont
Lived 1921 – 2013 (aged 91). Jacques Dupont was a French film director, screenwriter, television director and director.
Jacques Dupont (; 21 April 1921, Ruelle-sur-Touvre – 10 March 2013) was a French film director.
Life
Formerly of the IDHEC, and a specialist in exotic cinema, he appeared less comfortable in Les Distractions, in which he directed Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alexandra Stewart, than he did in evoking French volunteers in Korea in Crèvecoeur.
Filmography
Short films 1946 : Au pays des Pygmées 1947 : Pirogues sur l'Ogooué 1949 : La Grande case 1953 : Stock car 1954 : L'Enfant au fennec 1955 : Coureurs de brousse
Full features 1950 : Savage Africa (Congolaise) 1955 : Crèvecoeur 1958 : La Passe du diable (The Devil's Pass) with Pierre Schoendoerffer 1960 : Les Distractions
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jacques Dupont?
French film director (1921-2013)
When was Jacques Dupont born?
Jacques Dupont was born on 21 April 1921 in Ruelle-sur-Touvre.
When did Jacques Dupont die?
Jacques Dupont died on 10 March 2013 in Quimper.
What was Jacques Dupont's occupation?
Jacques Dupont was a film director, screenwriter, television director and director.
What nationality was Jacques Dupont?
Jacques Dupont was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jacques Dupont (director)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacques Dupont. https://biography.guide/jacques-dupont-film-director/
MLA: "Jacques Dupont." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacques-dupont-film-director/.
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