Adonis Kyrou
Directing
- Born
- October 18, 1923 · Athens, Greece
- Died
- November 4, 1985 (age 62)
Adonis Kyrou was a Greek-born French film director, screenwriter, and critic, known for his work in surrealist cinema and film criticism. Born in Athens, he moved to Paris after World War II, where he became an active member of the surrealist movement and a close associate of filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Kyrou directed several films, including The Roundup (1965) and The Monk (1972), the latter co-written with Buñuel. He authored influential books such as Le Surréalisme au cinéma (1953) and Amour-érotisme et cinéma (1957), which explored the intersections of surrealism, eroticism, and film. Kyrou's work significantly impacted the study and appreciation of surrealist cinema. He passed away in Paris in 1985.
Known for
Behind the camera9
- 1972The Monk Writer, Director
- 1967Barbara and Her Furs Director
- 1965The Roundup Director, Writer
- 1963Un honnête homme Director, Screenplay
- 1962Le Temps des assassins Director, Writer, Cinematography
- 1962Une mauvaise nuit Production Supervisor
- 1961La Chevelure Adaptation, Director
- 1958Le palais idéal Director
- 1957La Déroute Writer, Director