Claude Zidi
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 25, 1934 in Paris, France
- Active Years
- 1959–2024 (66 Years)
- Total Credits
- 82 credits in database
Biography
Claude Raymond Zidi, also known as Claude Raymond Djemil Zidi, is a French film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer who was born in Paris on July 25, 1934. He began his career as a cameraman and later worked as a cinematographer and assistant director. Zidi is noted for his mainstream burlesque comedies and crime comedies, becoming particularly prominent in the 1970s. His known directing credits include films such as The Animal, The Wing or the Leg, The Rotten Tomatoes, The Under-Gifted, and The Under-Gifted on Vacation. He won the César Award for Best Director for My New Partner, for which he also received a nomination for Best Writing.
Career overview
Claude Raymond Zidi is a French film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer who was born in Paris on July 25, 1934. He is recognized for his mainstream burlesque comedies and successful crazy comedies, as well as crime comedies. Before beginning his career as a director and screenwriter in 1971, Zidi studied cinematography in Paris and started working in the film industry as a cameraman and later as an assistant director.
Throughout his career, Zidi has accumulated 55 known credits in directing. Among his notable works are films such as The Animal, The Wing or the Thigh, and My New Partner, alongside projects like The Under-gifted and its follow-up, The Under-gifted on Vacation. His work has earned industry recognition, including a César Award for Best Director for My New Partner, for which he also received a nomination for Best Writing.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
82 titles- Les Charlots en folie (2024) as Self
- True Lies (2023) Original Film Writer
- Claude Chabrol's Eye (2018) as Self
- À la recherche de... Pierre Richard (2017) as Self - Director, producer (archive footage)
- Belmondo ou le goût du risque (2017) as Self
- Louis de Funès Forever (2013) as Self
- Ripoux anonymes (2011) Director
- Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Capitaine Casta : Amélie a disparu (2007) Writer
- My New Partner III (2003) Scenario Writer
- My New Partner III (2003) Director
- La Boîte (2001) Director
- Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999) Screenplay
- Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999) Director
- Arlette (1997) Director
- True Lies (1994) Screenplay
- Low Profile (1993) Director
- Low Profile (1993) Writer
- The Jackpot! (1991) Director
- The Jackpot! (1991) Writer
- My New Partner II (1990) Director
- My New Partner II (1990) Story
- Promotion canapé (1990) Story
- Deux (1989) Director
- Deux (1989) Producer
- Deux (1989) Writer
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Top Managers (1987) Director
- Top Managers (1987) Writer
- États d'âme (1986) Producer
- Les Rois du gag (1985) Director
- My New Partner (1984) Screenplay
- My New Partner (1984) Director
- Banzaï (1983) Director
- Banzaï (1983) Screenplay
- Banzaï (1983) Dialogue
- Les Sous-Doués En Vacances (1982) Director
- The Under-Gifted (1980) Director
- The Under-Gifted (1980) Writer
- The Under-Gifted (1980) Adaptation
- The Under-Gifted (1980) Dialogue
- The Under-Gifted (1980) Producer
- Inspector Blunder (1980) Director
- Inspector Blunder (1980) Writer
- Dumb But Disciplined (1979) Director
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- The Discord (1978) Director
- The Discord (1978) Screenplay
- Animal (1977) Director
- The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) as Chef de rang de la 'Coquille d'or'(non crédité)
- The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) Director
- The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) Screenplay
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- The Wild Goose Chase (1975) Director
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- Rookies Go to War (1974) Director
- Rookies Go to War (1974) Writer
- I'm Losing My Temper (1974) Director
- I'm Losing My Temper (1974) Writer
- I'm Losing My Temper (1974) Producer
- The Big Store (1973) Director
- The Big Store (1973) Writer
- Stadium Nuts (1972) Director
- Stadium Nuts (1972) Writer
- Rookies Run Amok (1971) Director
- Rookies Run Amok (1971) Writer
- The Great Java (1971) Writer
- The Great Java (1971) Director of Photography
- The Butcher (1970) Camera Operator
- Elise, or Real Life (1970) Director of Photography
- This Man Must Die (1969) Camera Operator
- The Scarlet Lady (1969) Camera Operator
- Les Biches (1968) Camera Operator
- The Champagne Murders (1967) Camera Operator
- Idiot in Paris (1967) Camera Operator
- The Killing Game (1967) Camera Operator
- The Road to Corinth (1967) Camera Operator
- Happiness (1965) Camera Operator
- Happiness (1965) Assistant Camera
- The Blue Panther (1965) Camera Operator
- A Couple (1960) Assistant Camera
- Head Against the Wall (1959) Assistant Director of Photography
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Claude Zidi best known for?
Claude Zidi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including True Lies (2023), Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999), Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999), True Lies (1994).
When and where was Claude Zidi born?
Claude Zidi was born on July 25, 1934 in Paris, France.
How many credits does Claude Zidi have?
Claude Zidi has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2024.
What is Claude Zidi's background in cinema and television?
Claude Raymond Zidi, also known as Claude Raymond Djemil Zidi, is a French film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer who was born in Paris on July 25, 1934. He began his career as a cameraman and later worked as a cinematographer and assistant director. Zidi is noted for his mainstream burlesque comedies and cri...
Claude Zidi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self — aged about 39
- The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) as Chef de rang de la 'Coquille d'or'(non crédité) — aged about 41
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self — aged about 40
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self — aged about 52
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self — aged about 43
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