Pascal Chaumeil facts for kids
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Pascal Chaumeil
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Pascal Chaumeil in 2011
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| Born | 9 February 1961 Paris, France
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| Died | 27 August 2015 (aged 54) Paris, France
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| Occupation | Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1982–2015 |
Pascal Chaumeil (born February 9, 1961 – died August 27, 2015) was a talented French director and screenwriter. He was known for making movies and TV shows that many people enjoyed. He started his career helping other directors before making his own popular films.
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Early Career and Becoming a Director
Pascal Chaumeil began his journey in the film world in the 1980s. He started as an assistant director. This job meant he helped the main director with many tasks on set. He worked with famous directors like Luc Besson, who made movies such as Léon: The Professional and The Fifth Element.
After gaining a lot of experience, Pascal Chaumeil started directing his own projects. He directed episodes for several French TV series. These included Avocats et Associés and Blague à part. He also directed parts of the popular TV series Spiral and Fais pas ci, fais pas ça.
Major Film Works
Pascal Chaumeil became well-known for his feature films. These are the longer movies you see in cinemas.
Heartbreaker (2010)
One of his most famous films was Heartbreaker, released in 2010. This movie was a romantic comedy. It starred popular actors like Romain Duris and Vanessa Paradis. The film was a big success and was loved by many viewers.
Heartbreaker was so popular that it received nominations for two César Awards. The César Awards are like the French equivalent of the Academy Awards (Oscars) in the United States. Pascal Chaumeil was nominated for Best Film and Best First Feature Film for Heartbreaker. The movie also won the Globes de Cristal Award for Best Film.
A Perfect Plan (2012)
Another notable film directed by Pascal Chaumeil was A Perfect Plan, released in 2012. This was also a comedy film. It starred Diane Kruger and Dany Boon. The movie was recognized at the Newport Beach Film Festival, where Pascal Chaumeil won the Jury Award for Best Director.
A Long Way Down (2014)
In 2014, he directed A Long Way Down. This film was based on a novel by the famous British author Nick Hornby. It featured an international cast, including Pierce Brosnan and Toni Collette.
Later Work and Legacy
Pascal Chaumeil continued to work on both films and TV series. His last major TV project was Spotless in 2015. He also directed the film Odd Job, which was released after his death in 2016.
Pascal Chaumeil passed away on August 27, 2015, in Paris, France. He left behind a collection of entertaining films and TV shows that continue to be enjoyed by audiences. He is remembered for his talent in directing comedies and for his contributions to French cinema and television.
