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Bertrand Tavernier

Bertrand Tavernier was a law student that preferred write film criticisms. He also wrote a few books about American movies. Then his first film won a few awards in France and abroad and established his reputation. See full bio »
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Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 47 wins & 49 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Un dimanche à la campagne
Un dimanche à la campagne Director
(1984)
The Clockmaker of St. Paul
The Clockmaker of St. Paul Director
(1974)
Captain Conan
Captain Conan Director
(1996)
Ça commence aujourd'hui
Ça commence aujourd'hui Director
(1999)
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 2004 Holy Lola
 2002 Safe Conduct
 2001 Les enfants de Thiès (TV Movie)
 1997 The Other Side of the Tracks (TV Movie documentary)
 1996 Captain Conan
 1995 Fresh Bait
 1992 L.627
 1992 La guerre sans nom (Documentary)
 1991 Contre l'oubli (segment "Pour Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar")
 1988 Lyon, le regard intérieur (TV Movie documentary)
 1987 Beatrice
 1983 Ciné citron (Short)
 1983 La 8ème génération (Short)
 1983 Mississippi Blues (Documentary)
 1982 Philippe Soupault (TV Movie documentary)
 1980 Death Watch
 1964 La chance et l'amour (segment "Une chance explosive")
 1964 Les baisers (episode 2 "Baiser de Judas")
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Bertrand is responsible for the French translation of the autobiographies of Michael Powell. The first, "Une vie dans le cinema" has been published. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies | 6 Interviews | 8 Articles | See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

[on Philippe Noiret] He was...I have a lot of emotion when I speak of Philippe, because he starred in my first film. He was a famous actor who said 'yes' to a young director with no real credits to his name. He even agreed to cut his salary in half. I asked him later, what made him stand by me in those days, and from then on. He said "I gave you my word," and that's the man he was. He was ... See more »

Trivia:

Father of actor Nils Tavernier. See more »

Trademark:

Often directs period pieces See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus
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