Louis Gardel
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 8, 1939 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]
- Active Years
- 1975–2022 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Louis Gardel is a French novelist, screenwriter, and publisher who was born in Algiers on September 8, 1939. He serves as a publishing director at Éditions du Seuil and has been a member of the Prix Renaudot jury. Known for his work in writing with 19 known credits, Gardel is recognized for his contributions to cinema, including his work on the films Indochine in 1992, Els de davant in 1993, and East/West in 1999. His professional career spans publishing and screenwriting, maintaining an active role in the French literary and film communities as both a creator and an editorial director.
Career overview
Louis Gardel is a notable French novelist, screenwriter, and publisher. Born in Algiers on September 8, 1939, his professional background spans literature, publishing, and screenwriting, with a total of nineteen known credits in his professional profile. He serves as a publishing director at Éditions du Seuil, operating as a collection director at Seuil, and has maintained a role as a permanent member of the Prix Renaudot jury.
In the realm of film and screenwriting, Gardel is known for his work on several notable motion pictures. His writing contributions include the films Indochine released in 1992, Els de davant in 1993, and East/West in 1999. His creative output bridges the literary and cinematic fields through his novels, screenplays, and editorial positions.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- It Was the War of Algeria (2022) as Self - Novelist
- The Charterhouse of Parma (2012) Writer
- Bay of Algiers (2012) Writer
- Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- The Time of Secrets (2007) Screenplay
- The Time of Love (2007) Screenplay
- Princess Marie (2004) Writer
- Untouched by the West (2003) Writer
- The Blue Island (2001) Writer
- Himalaya (1999) Writer
- East/West (1999) Writer
- C'est jamais loin (1996) Writer
- Radetzky March (1995) Writer
- The Window Over the Way (1993) Writer
- Indochine (1992) Screenplay
- Le Vent de la Toussaint (1991) Screenplay
- Nocturne Indien (1989) Writer
- Fort Saganne (1984) Novel
- Fort Saganne (1984) Screenplay
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Louis Gardel best known for?
Louis Gardel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Time of Secrets (2007), The Time of Love (2007), Indochine (1992), Fort Saganne (1984).
When and where was Louis Gardel born?
Louis Gardel was born on September 8, 1939 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria].
How many credits does Louis Gardel have?
Louis Gardel has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2022.
What is Louis Gardel's background in cinema and television?
Louis Gardel is a French novelist, screenwriter, and publisher who was born in Algiers on September 8, 1939. He serves as a publishing director at Éditions du Seuil and has been a member of the Prix Renaudot jury. Known for his work in writing with 19 known credits, Gardel is recognized for his contributions to cinema,...
Louis Gardel by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 35
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