Bertrand Tavernier facts for kids
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Bertrand Tavernier
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Bertrand Tavernier, 2017
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| Born | 25 April 1941 Lyon, France
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| Died | 25 March 2021 (aged 79) Sainte-Maxime, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Film director, producer, screenwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1960–2016 |
Bertrand Tavernier (born April 25, 1941 – died March 25, 2021) was a famous French filmmaker. He worked as a director, writer, actor, and producer. He was known for making movies that often explored important social issues.
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Life and Career of a Filmmaker
Bertrand Tavernier was born in Lyon, France. His father, René Tavernier, was a writer and publicist. A publicist helps promote things, like books or movies. Bertrand's father also led the French PEN club, a group for writers.
Early Life and Inspiration
Bertrand said his father's actions during World War II deeply influenced him. His father helped anti-Nazi writers and published a secret newspaper against the war. This taught Bertrand that words could be very powerful. He believed words were "as important and as lethal as bullets."
From a young age, Bertrand knew he wanted to make movies. When he was about 13 or 14, he decided to become a filmmaker. He admired directors like John Ford and Jean Renoir. These early influences helped shape his own unique style.
Starting His Film Journey
Bertrand Tavernier began his career working with other directors. One of the first was Jean-Pierre Melville. In 1974, he directed his first full-length film, The Clockmaker. This movie was a big success. It won the Prix Louis Delluc and a special award at the 24th Berlin International Film Festival.
Films with a Message
At first, Bertrand made many mystery films. But later, his movies started to focus more on social issues. He used his films to share his strong beliefs about fairness and society. For example, Life and Nothing But and Captain Conan showed his views. His film It All Starts Today looked closely at French society.
Award-Winning Movies
Bertrand Tavernier's films won many important awards.
- In 1986, his movie Round Midnight won two César Awards. These are like the French Oscars. It also won an Oscar for Best Original Music.
- In 1990, he won a BAFTA award for Life and Nothing But. This award is for the best film not in the English language.
- His film L'Appât won the top prize, the Golden Bear Award, at the 45th Berlin International Film Festival in 1995.
- In 1999, It All Starts Today received an honorable mention at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival.
- His movie The Princess of Montpensier was chosen to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or is one of the most famous film awards in the world.
Family Life
Bertrand Tavernier was married to screenwriter Claudine O'Hagan from 1965 to 1981. They had two children who also work in the film industry. Their son, Nils Tavernier, is a director and actor. Their daughter, Tiffany Tavernier, is a writer and assistant director.
Later Years
Bertrand Tavernier received a special Lifetime Achievement Award in Goa, India. This award honored his amazing work in movies over many years. He passed away on March 25, 2021, at the age of 79.
See also
In Spanish: Bertrand Tavernier para niños
