Georges Franju
Directing
Born: 1912-04-12 · Fougères, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Died: 1987-11-05
Biography
Georges Franju was a French filmmaker. He was born in Fougères, Ille-et-Vilaine. Before working in French cinema, Franju had several different jobs. Franju was also briefly in the military in Algeria and was discharged in 1932. On his return, Franju studied to become a set designer and later created backdrops for music halls including Casino de Paris and the Folles Bergère. In the mid-thirties, Franju and Henri Langlois met through Franju's twin brother Jacques Franju. As well as creating the
🎬 Movies (30)
The Story of French Fantasy Cinema
2019
Self (archive footage)
Aznavour by Charles
2019
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Georges Franju - Le visionnaire
1998
Self (archive footage)
Franju, l'avion et la DS
1987
Self
Le Dernier Mélodrame
1979
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La Discorde
1978
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Shadowman
1974
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The Shadow Line
1973
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The Demise of Father Mouret
1970
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Le Magicien du fer
1967
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Amiens, Ville Ouverte
1967
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Rendez-vous avec Fantômas
1966
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Thomas the Impostor
1965
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The Moment of Peace
1965
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La Nouvelle Vague par elle-même
1964
Self
Judex
1963
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Therese
1962
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Spotlight on a Murderer
1961
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Eyes Without a Face
1960
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Head Against the Wall
1959
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The First Night
1958
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Notre Dame, cathédrale de Paris
1957
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Sur le pont d’Avignon
1956
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Monsieur and Madame Curie
1956
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Le Théâtre National Populaire
1956
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About a River
1955
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Mon chien
1955
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Navigation marchande atlantique
1954
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Dust of Life
1953
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Hôtel des Invalides
1952
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