Michel Boisrond facts for kids

Michel Jacques Boisrond (born October 9, 1921, in Châteauneuf-en-Thymerais, France – died November 10, 2002, in La Celle-Saint-Cloud, France) was a talented French film director and screenwriter. He worked in movies for over 50 years, from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Michel Boisrond's Film Career

Michel Boisrond learned from famous directors like Jean Delannoy, Jean Cocteau, and René Clair. He started his own directing career in 1955 with a movie called Cette Sacrée Gamine. A very famous actress, Brigitte Bardot, starred in this film.

Boisrond was known for making movies that were usually comedies, romantic films, or a mix of both (comedy dramas). His films often made people laugh and feel good.

Notable Films Directed by Michel Boisrond

Michel Boisrond directed many films and television shows throughout his long career. Here are some of his important works:

• Naughty Girl (1956) – This was one of his first films as a director and writer.
• It Happened in Aden (1956)
• La Parisienne (1957)
• Women Are Weak (1959) – This movie was nominated for an award at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival.
• Come Dance with Me (1959)
• Love and the Frenchwoman (1960)
• Famous Love Affairs (1961)
• Tales of Paris (1962)
• How to Succeed in Love (1962)
• How Do You Like My Sister? (1964)
• Atout cœur à Tokyo pour OSS 117 (1966)
• The Private Lesson (1968)
• Dis-moi que tu m'aimes (1974)
• Catherine et Compagnie (1975)

He also directed several TV mini-series and TV movies, including:

• Les folies Offenbach (1977-78)
• Histoire contemporaine (1981)
• Toutes griffes dehors (1982)
• Le Tiroir secret (1986-87)
• Marie Curie, une femme honorable (1991)

See also

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