Jacques Kébadian

Jacques Kébadian

Known for

Directing

Born

April 20, 1940 (age 86)

Birthplace

Valence, Drome, France

Biography

Jacques Kébadian is a French filmmaker of Armenian descent. He began his career assisting director Robert Bresson on Mouchette (1967). Kébadian has directed several documentaries and feature films, often focusing on social and political themes. His works include Nous avons bu la même eau (1995) and Retour en Arménie (2007), exploring Armenian identity and history. Kébadian is also known for his involvement in film education and workshops.

Best known work

Au Hasard Balthazar
Au Hasard Balthazar
1966
Mouchette
Mouchette
1967
A Gentle Woman
A Gentle Woman
1969
Emergency Kisses
Emergency Kisses
1989
Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa
Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa
1985
Paris, My Little Body Is Very Tired of This Big World
Paris, My Little Body Is Very Tired of This Big World
2000
Paradis Perdu
Paradis Perdu
1975
Trotsky
Trotsky
1967
Albertine ou Les Souvenirs parfumés de Marie-Rose
Albertine ou Les Souvenirs parfumés de Marie-Rose
1972
Les Révoltés
Les Révoltés
2019

Filmography

  1. 2026

    No Return Possible

    Director

  2. 2022

  3. 2019

    Les Révoltés

    Writer, Director

  4. 2005

    La Fragile Armada

    Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor

  5. 2003

  6. 2002

  7. 2002

  8. 2000

  9. 2000

    Ipoustéguy, l'âge de la décision

    Director, Camera Operator

  10. 1998

  11. 1993

  12. 1992

  13. 1990

  14. 1989

  15. 1989

    Apsaras

    Director

  16. 1987

  17. 1985

  18. 1984

  19. 1983

  20. 1982

  21. 1982

  22. 1981

  23. 1981

  24. 1980

  25. 1979

    Buvards

    Director, Editor

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