Christine de Rivoyre
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- November 29, 1921 in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France
- Died
- January 3, 2019
- Active Years
- 1966–1976 (11 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Christine Berthe Claude Denis de Rivoyre was a French journalist and writer born in Tarbes on November 29, 1921, to parents Francois Denis de Rivoyre and Madeleine Ballande. She passed away on January 3, 2019. Educated in Catholic schools, she earned a literature degree from the Sorbonne and continued her studies at Syracuse University. She wrote articles for Le Monde and later served as literary editor for Marie Claire. Her first novel, L'Alouette au miroir, was published in 1955 and received the Prix des Quatre Jurys. Several of her novels were adapted into films, including La Mandarine published in 1957 and made into a film in 1971, Les Sultans from 1964 adapted in 1968, and Le Petit matin from 1968 adapted in 1971.
Career overview
Christine Berthe Claude Denis de Rivoyre was a French journalist and writer born in Tarbes on November 29, 1921. Educated in Catholic schools, she earned a degree in literature from the Sorbonne and later continued her studies at Syracuse University. She was the daughter of Francois Denis de Rivoyre and Madeleine Ballande.
In her professional career, de Rivoyre wrote articles for Le Monde and subsequently served as the literary editor for Marie Claire. As a novelist, she published her first work, L'Alouette au miroir, in 1955, which received the Prix des Quatre Jurys. Several of her other novels were later adapted into films, including La Mandarine published in 1957 and adapted into a 1971 film, Les Sultans published in 1964 and adapted into a 1968 film, and Le Petit matin published in 1968 and adapted into a 1971 film.
De Rivoyre passed away on January 3, 2019, at the age of ninety-seven in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France. She is recognized in the Movie Database with six known credits in the field of writing.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- La Mandarine (1972) Novel
- La Mandarine (1972) Scenario Writer
- La Mandarine (1972) Dialogue
- Le Petit Matin (1971) Novel
- The Sultans (1966) Writer
- The Sultans (1966) Dialogue
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What movies or TV shows is Christine de Rivoyre best known for?
Christine de Rivoyre is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Matewan (1987), Apostrophes (1975), Midi trente (1972).
When and where was Christine de Rivoyre born?
Christine de Rivoyre was born on November 29, 1921 in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France. They passed away on January 3, 2019.
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Christine de Rivoyre has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 1976.
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Christine Berthe Claude Denis de Rivoyre was a French journalist and writer born in Tarbes on November 29, 1921, to parents Francois Denis de Rivoyre and Madeleine Ballande. She passed away on January 3, 2019. Educated in Catholic schools, she earned a literature degree from the Sorbonne and continued her studies at Sy...
Christine de Rivoyre by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 53
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self — aged about 54
- Midi trente (1972) as Self — aged about 50
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