DIRECTOR · FROM BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Jean Lacouture
1921–20155 credits since 1967
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ABOUT JEAN
Jean Lacouture (9 June 1921 – 16 July 2015) was a journalist, historian and author. He was particularly famous for his biographies.
Jean Lacouture was born in Bordeaux, France. He began his career in journalism in 1950 in Combat as diplomatic redactor. He joined Le Monde in 1951. In 1953, he worked in Cairo for France Soir, before returning to Le Monde as director for the overseas services, and grand reporter (one of the highest titles in French journalism) until 1975.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA. Credits and photos from TMDB.
Born9 June 1921
Died16 July 2015
BirthplaceBordeaux, France
Known forDirecting
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Known for
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MovieFilmography
The 2000s
2 titles
Director
Director · Writer · 4 episodes
The 1970s
1 title
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The 1960s
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