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Jean Aurel

Writer · 1925–1996 · Rastolita, Mures, Romania

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Jean Aurel was a Romanian-born French screenwriter and film director noted for his work during the French New Wave era. He began his career as a screenwriter, contributing to films such as Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) and Last Year at Marienbad (1961), both directed by Alain Resnais. Aurel transitioned to directing with films like De l'amour (1964) and Belle de Jour (1967), the latter co-written with Luis Buñuel. His work is characterized by its exploration of complex human emotions and relationships, often delving into themes of love and memory. Aurel's contributions to cinema have left a lasting impact on the art of storytelling in film.

Wrote 18

1990s

  1. 1995

    Rosine

    Writer

1970s

  1. 1979
  2. 1971

    Are You Engaged to a Greek Sailor or an Airline Pilot?

    Writer

1960s

  1. 1969

    The Vixen

    Writer

  2. 1968
  3. 1967

    Lamiel

    Writer

  4. 1961

    Please, Not Now!

    Writer

  5. 1960

1950s

  1. 1959

    Hit and Run

    Writer

  2. 1958

    Taxi, Trailer and Bullfight

    Adaptation

  3. 1957
  4. The Tricyclist

    Writer

  5. The Gates of Paris

    Screenplay

  6. 1956

    It Happened in Aden

    Screenplay

  7. Club of Women

    Writer

  8. Maid in Paris

    Adaptation

Directed 11

1980s

  1. 1985

    Staline

    Director

1970s

  1. 1974

    Like a Pot of Strawberries

    Director

  2. 1971

    Are You Engaged to a Greek Sailor or an Airline Pilot?

    Director

1960s

  1. 1969

    The Vixen

    Director

  2. 1968
  3. 1967

    Lamiel

    Director

  4. 1964

    All About Loving

    Director

  5. The Battle of France

    Director

  6. 1963

    Over There, 1914-18

    Director

1950s

  1. 1955

    Frou-Frou

    Assistant Director

  2. 1954

    Mata Hari's Daughter

    First Assistant Director

Acted in 2

1930s

  1. 1936

    Watch Your Left

    Movie