André Weinfeld facts for kids
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André Weinfeld
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Weinfeld in 2013
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| Born | April 6, 1947 Paris, France
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| Nationality | French, American |
| Alma mater | Lycée Louis-le-Grand Sorbonne University |
| Occupation | Director, writer, producer, cinematographer, photographer |
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| Awards | London Film Festival (1976) Best Feature Short La Bonne Nouvelle |
André Weinfeld (born on April 6, 1947) is a talented French and American filmmaker. He works as a producer, director, writer, and cinematographer. He is also a photographer and journalist.
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Early Life and Education
André Weinfeld grew up in Paris, France. His father, Jean Weinfeld, was a famous architect. André studied psychology and French literature at Sorbonne University. He earned a master's degree there.
After university, he joined a well-known French film school. It was called the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC). He was the top student in his class.
Starting in Film
André began his career working with cameras. He was a camera operator and then a cinematographer. He worked on many "French New Wave" films. These were short and full-length movies.
He collaborated with famous directors like Philippe Garrel and Jean Eustache. By the age of 19, he became one of France's youngest TV directors and journalists.
French Career Highlights
For ten years, André Weinfeld was very busy in France. He directed, produced, and reported on over 70 weekly TV shows. These shows covered many topics.
Music and News Reporting
He reported on fashion and the exciting rock and roll and pop music scenes. He covered events like the Monterey International Pop Festival and the Woodstock Festival. He worked with legendary musicians. These included Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Janis Joplin.
Later, André became a War correspondent. He traveled to places like Israel, Syria, and Lebanon. He reported on important events during those times. He also reported from Saigon during the Vietnam War.
Film Directing and Writing
André served in the French Army Cinema Service for one year. There, he directed several films. After that, he worked in advertising for two years.
In 1976, he wrote and directed his first short film. It was called La Bonne Nouvelle (The Good News). This film won a big award at the International London Film Festival. It was later shown in France by Warner-Columbia.
André also worked as a screenwriter for French movies. One of his films was La Clé sur la porte (1978).
American Career Highlights
In 1977, André Weinfeld moved to the USA. He started his own company there. It focused on film production and video distribution.
Working with Raquel Welch
He produced, wrote, and directed a TV special called "From Raquel With Love" (1980). It starred Raquel Welch, Mickey Rooney, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr..
He then produced all of Raquel Welch's live concerts. These shows took place in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He also helped produce the Broadway Musical Woman of the Year.
Photography and Fitness
André is also a talented photographer. His photos have been used by Hasselblad, a famous camera company. In 1984, he published a best-selling fitness book. It was called Total Beauty and Fitness and featured Raquel Welch. He also produced and directed her popular fitness and yoga videos.
Personal Life
André Weinfeld met actress Raquel Welch in Paris in 1977. He then moved to Hollywood to be with her. They got married in 1980 and later divorced in 1990.
André has a son from his second marriage to Jaimie Lilly. They divorced in 1999. Today, André lives in New York. He spends his time between Paris, New York City, Los Angeles, and London.
