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Jean Benoît-Lévy

Known for

Directing

Born

April 25, 1888

Birthplace

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Died

August 2, 1959 (aged 71)

Biography

Jean Benoît-Lévy was a French film director, producer, and writer, recognized as a pioneer in educational and documentary filmmaking. Throughout his career, he directed over 400 films, focusing on social issues, public health, dance, and art. Notable works include La Maternelle (1933) and La Mort du Cygne (1937). His films often addressed societal themes, contributing significantly to French cinema's development in the early 20th century.

Best known work

Children of Montmartre
Children of Montmartre
1933
Pasteur
Pasteur
1922
Ballerina
Ballerina
1937
Peachskin
Peachskin
1929
Hélène
Hélène
1936
Youth in Revolt
Youth in Revolt
1938
Itto
Itto
1934
Heart of Paris
Heart of Paris
1931
La jeune fille aux allumettes
La jeune fille aux allumettes
1952
Fire in the Straw
Fire in the Straw
1939

Filmography

  1. 1952

    La jeune fille aux allumettes

    Director

  2. 1951

  3. 1939

    Fire in the Straw

    Director, Writer

  4. 1938

  5. 1937

    Ballerina

    Director, Writer

  6. 1936

    Hélène

    Director, Writer

  7. 1934

    Itto

    Director

  8. 1934

  9. 1933

    Children of Montmartre

    Director, Writer

  10. 1932

  11. 1931

    Heart of Paris

    Director, Writer

  12. 1930

    The House

    Writer, Director

  13. 1930

  14. 1930

  15. 1930

    Rose culture

    Director

  16. 1930

  17. 1930

    Maternity

    Director

  18. 1929

    Peachskin

    Director, Producer

  19. 1928

  20. 1927

  21. 1925

  22. 1922

    Pasteur

    Director

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