Bertrand Blier facts for kids
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Bertrand Blier
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Blier in 1990
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| Born | 14 March 1939 |
| Died | 20 January 2025 (aged 85) Paris, France
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| Occupation | Film director, writer |
| Years active | 1959–2019 |
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| Partner(s) | Anouk Grinberg |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Bernard Blier (father) |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1979) for Get Out Your Handkerchiefs César Award for Best Screenplay, Dialogue or Adaptation (1980) for Buffet froid |
Bertrand Blier (born March 14, 1939 – died January 20, 2025) was a famous French film director and writer. He was known for making movies that often had a unique and sometimes funny style. One of his most famous films, Get Out Your Handkerchiefs, won a very important award called the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1979. This award is given to the best non-English language movie each year.
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Life and Early Years
Bertrand Blier was born in a town called Boulogne-Billancourt in France. His father was a well-known actor named Bernard Blier, and his mother was a pianist. Even though his parents were involved in the arts, Bertrand did not finish high school.
Family Life
Bertrand Blier had three children. He had a daughter named Béatrice with his first wife, Françoise. He was married to Françoise for twenty years. Later, he had a son named Léonard with actress Anouk Grinberg. He also had another daughter named Leila with actress Farida Rahouadj, to whom he was married.
Filmmaking Career
Bertrand Blier directed many films throughout his career, which lasted from 1959 to 2019. His movies were often shown at major film festivals around the world.
Notable Films and Awards
In 1996, his film Mon Homme was featured at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival. Later, in 2005, his movie How Much Do You Love Me? was shown at the 28th Moscow International Film Festival. At this festival, Blier won the Silver George award for Best Director, which is a big honor for a filmmaker.
Published Works
Besides directing films, Bertrand Blier also wrote books and plays. Some of his well-known written works include:
- Les Valseuses (1972), which was also made into a movie.
- Buffet Froid (1979)
- Beau-père (1981)
- Les Côtelettes (1997)
- Désolé pour la moquette... (2010)
Legacy
Bertrand Blier passed away in Paris on January 20, 2025, at the age of 85. He left behind a collection of unique and memorable films and writings that continue to be studied and enjoyed.
See also
In Spanish: Bertrand Blier para niños
