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Jacques Nahum

1921 – 2017

French film producer and film director

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About Jacques Nahum

Lived 1921 – 2017 (aged 96). Jacques Nahum was a French film producer, film director and screenwriter, known for Arsène Lupin (TV series) and Une aussi longue absence.

Jacques Nahum (27 February 1921 – 21 July 2017) was a French director, screenwriter, and producer, famed for producing the cult television show Arsène Lupin, descended from the Pallache family.

Background Jacques Nahum was born on 27 February 1921 in Cairo, Egypt. Nahum arrived in Paris at the age of 24 and in 1945 began to study at the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC, since 1988 La Fémis).

For Berry's first film in France, Ça va barder (1955), Nahum's job started as assembling crew. While shooting, Berry, Nahum, and Nahum's friend Jacques-Laurent Bost, modified the story of the first film considerably. ) 1967: Yves Robert un chemin de la liberté 1971: Madame Simone (also writer) 1973: Le Double Assassinat de la rue Morgue 1974: Eugène Sue (film) 1975: Maître Pygmalion 1975: Les Grands Détectives episode "Six hommes morts"

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 1955: Ça va barder by John Berry 1955: Je suis un sentimental by John Berry 1956: Don Juan by John Berry 1958: Tamango by John Berry

Writer 1952: The Face of Paris (co-writer) 2012: La Chartreuse de Parme by Cinzia TH Torrini (co-writer)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Arsène Lupin (TV series), Une aussi longue absence
Education
Institut des hautes études cinématographiques
Awards
Ordre National du Mérite; Palme d'or

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacques Nahum?

French film producer and film director (1921–2017)

When was Jacques Nahum born?

Jacques Nahum was born on 27 February 1921 in Cairo.

When did Jacques Nahum die?

Jacques Nahum died on 21 July 2017 in Bobigny.

What was Jacques Nahum's occupation?

Jacques Nahum was a film producer, film director and screenwriter.

What was Jacques Nahum known for?

Jacques Nahum was known for Arsène Lupin (TV series) and Une aussi longue absence.

What nationality was Jacques Nahum?

Jacques Nahum was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacques Nahum

· Wikidata: Q3159637

· DBpedia: Jacques Nahum

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