Jean Image
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Jean Image
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Imre Hajdú
26 January 1911 Budapest, Hungary
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| Died | 21 October 1989 (aged 78) Paris, France
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| Occupation | Animator, Director, Script-writer, Producer |
| Years active | 1932–1986 |
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Jean Image was a famous French animator, director, and producer. His real name was Imre Hajdú. He was born in Hungary on January 26, 1911. He later moved to France and became known for creating many animated films and TV shows. His stage name, "Image," came from the first parts of his real name, "Im-Haj."
In 1959, Jean Image helped start the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. This is a big event where animated movies from all over the world are shown. He also wrote a book about how animation works, called Le Dessin animé: initiation à la technique.
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His Amazing Career
Jean Image moved to France in 1932. There, he started working on films. Soon, he began making his own short animated movies. After World War II, he was inspired by the classic cartoons of Walt Disney. Jean Image then became the first person in France to produce a full-length animated film. This movie was called Johnny the Giant Killer.
In 1948, he started his own company, Films Jean Image. By 1960, he focused on making cartoon series for television. Two of his TV shows became very popular. These were Kiri le Clown and Joe.
Popular Movies and Shows
Jean Image directed and produced many animated works. He made both feature films and shorter cartoons. He also created several beloved television series.
Feature Films
- 1950: Johnny the Giant Killer – This was his very first full-length movie.
- 1970: Aladin et la lampe merveilleuse – A magical adventure story.
- 1973: Joe the Little Boom Boom (Joe petit boum-boum) – Based on his popular TV character.
- 1979: Little Orbit the Astrodog and the Screechers from Outer Space (Pluk, naufragé de l'espace) – A space adventure.
- 1984: Le Secret des sélénites – Another exciting film.
Short Films
Jean Image also made many short animated films. Some of these include:
- 1944: Les Noirs jouent et gagnent la révolte des notes
- 1946: Rhapsodie de Saturne
- 1948: Ballade Atomique
- 1949: Monsieur Tout-le-Monde
- 1954: La Cigale et la fourmi
- 1956: L'Aventure du Père Noël
Television Series
His TV shows were a big hit with audiences.
- Joe the Little Boom Boom (1960–1963) – A very popular cartoon series.
- Kiri le clown (1966) – Another well-loved show.
- Arago X-001 (1972–1973)
- Les Rêves de Jeannot (1985–1986)
His Family Life
Jean Image was married twice. His first wife was Eraine Image, whose birth name was Germaine Suzanne Charvot. Later, he married France Image. She helped him write many of his movies and TV series.
