Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Directing
- Born
- February 15, 1936 · Cannes, France
- Died
- April 10, 2001 (age 65)
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco was a French film director and screenwriter noted for his poetic visual style. Born in Cannes, he began his career as a cinematographer before transitioning to directing. Albicocco gained acclaim with The Girl with the Golden Eyes (1961), an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novella, and The Wanderer (1967), based on Alain-Fournier's novel Le Grand Meaulnes. His films are characterized by their lyrical imagery and exploration of romantic themes. Albicocco's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.
Known for
Behind the camera7
- 1971Faire l'amour... De la pilule à l'ordinateur Director
- 1971Le Petit Matin Director, Adaptation
- 1970The Mad Heart Director, Writer
- 1967The Wanderer Director, Screenplay
- 1963Rat Trap Screenplay, Director
- 1961The Girl with the Golden Eyes Director
- 1954Closed Vision Cinematography, Editor