Louis Delluc facts for kids
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Louis Delluc
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| Born | 14 October 1890 Cadouin, France
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| Died | 22 March 1924 (aged 33) Paris, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, film critic |
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Notable work
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La Femme de nulle part |
| Spouse(s) |
Ève Francis
(m. 1918) |
Louis Delluc (born October 14, 1890 – died March 22, 1924) was a French film director, writer, and film critic. He was known for being one of the first "Impressionist" filmmakers. This style focused on showing feelings and everyday life in movies.
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About Louis Delluc
Early Life and Career
Louis Delluc was born in a town called Cadouin, France, in 1890. His family moved to Paris in 1903 when he was 13 years old. After finishing his studies, he started his career as a literary critic. This meant he wrote reviews and thoughts about books and literature.
During the First World War, Louis Delluc married a Belgian actress named Ève Francis. She later starred in many of the films he directed.
His Work in Film
In 1917, Delluc began writing about movies. He became a very important film critic. He edited film magazines like Le Journal du Ciné-club and Cinéa. He also helped start "film societies," which were groups where people could watch and discuss movies.
Delluc directed seven films himself. He was one of the first filmmakers to use a style called "Impressionist Cinema." Other famous directors like Abel Gance and Germaine Dulac also used this style.
What is Impressionist Cinema?
Impressionist Cinema was a new way of making movies. It focused on showing feelings and emotions rather than just telling a story. These films often used special camera tricks and lighting to create a mood. Delluc's films were special because they showed ordinary events and natural settings. They were not about big adventures or silly antics.
Louis Delluc also wrote many articles about movies for French newspapers. These writings were later put together in a book called Cinema et cie in 1919. He also wrote one of the very first books about the famous silent film star Charlie Chaplin.
A Sad Ending
In 1924, Louis Delluc directed his seventh film, called L'Inondation (which means The Flood). The movie was filmed in very bad weather conditions. Because of this, Delluc became very sick with pneumonia. He died in Paris a few weeks later, before his last film was even released. He was only 33 years old.
His Legacy
Even though he died young, Louis Delluc left a big mark on French cinema. A special award called the Prix Louis-Delluc was created in 1937. This award is named in his honor and is given to the best French film each year.
Films by Louis Delluc
Here are the films Louis Delluc directed:
- 1920 : Fumée noire
- 1920 : Le Silence
- 1920 : Le Chemin d'Ernoa
- 1921 : Fièvre
- 1921 : Le Tonnerre
- 1922 : La Femme de nulle part
- 1924 : L'Inondation
