Jacques Demy: The French Film Director Who Painted Dreams on Screen | Jacques Demy Film Series

Jacques Demy was a French film director, screenwriter, and lyricist. He is best known for his whimsical and romantic musicals, which often featured dreamlike settings and fairy-tale elements. Demy's films are often characterized by their use of bright colors, lush cinematography, and catchy music.

Demy was born in 1931 in the town of Pontchâteau, France. He developed a love of film at an early age, and he began making short films while still in high school. After graduating from high school, Demy moved to Paris to study filmmaking. He met his future wife, Agnès Varda, while attending film school.

Jacques Demy (French Film Directors Series)

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Demy's first feature film, Lola, was released in 1961. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it established Demy as a major talent in the French film industry. Demy followed up Lola with a series of successful musicals, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964),The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967),and Donkey Skin (1970).

Demy's films are often praised for their visual beauty, their catchy music, and their whimsical sense of humor. His films have been influential on many other filmmakers, including Pedro Almodóvar, Wes Anderson, and Sofia Coppola.

Demy died in 1990 at the age of 59. He left behind a legacy of beloved films that continue to enchant audiences around the world.

The Jacques Demy Film Series

The Jacques Demy Film Series is a retrospective of the director's work. The series will feature screenings of some of Demy's most beloved films, including Lola, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, and The Young Girls of Rochefort. The series will also include a screening of Demy's final film, Three Places for the 26th.

The Jacques Demy Film Series is a must-see for fans of Demy's work and for anyone interested in the French New Wave. The series will provide a unique opportunity to see some of the most beloved films of one of the most influential directors of the 20th century.

Dates and Locations

The Jacques Demy Film Series will be held at the following dates and locations:

• Museum of the Moving Image, New York City: October 13-22, 2023
• The Aero Theatre, Los Angeles: October 27-November 2, 2023
• Siskel Film Center, Chicago: November 10-16, 2023
• Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge: November 17-23, 2023

Tickets for the Jacques Demy Film Series are available now.

Additional Information

For more information about the Jacques Demy Film Series, please visit the following website:

Museum of the Moving Image

Jacques Demy (French Film Directors Series)

by Darren Waldron

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2967 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	209 pages

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