René Clément
Biography
René Clément was a French film director and screenwriter. He was born on March 18, 1913, in Bordeaux, France. Clément studied architecture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, where he developed an interest in filmmaking. His first film was a 20-minute short directed in 1936, written and featuring Jacques Tati. Clément spent the late 1930s making documentaries in the Middle East and Africa. He directed a feature film almost ten years after his first short. Clément's work includes a documentary about Yemen, made in 1937, which features the only known film image of Imam Yahya. He directed films in various genres, including documentaries and features.
Career overview
René Clément began his career in filmmaking after studying architecture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. In 1936, he directed his first film, a 20-minute short written and featuring Jacques Tati. Clément then spent the latter part of the 1930s making documentaries in parts of the Middle East and Africa. In 1937, he and archaeologist Jules Barthou were in Yemen making preparations to film a documentary, the first ever of that country and one that includes the only known film image of Imam Yahya.
Almost ten years passed before Clément directed a feature film. His work in the French Resistance is notable, but specific details about this period are not provided. Clément's career as a director spanned multiple decades, with a total of 34 known credits. His work includes a range of film types, from short films to documentaries and feature films.
Throughout his career, Clément demonstrated a versatility in his filmmaking style, working in various genres and locations. His early work in documentary filmmaking laid the groundwork for his future endeavors as a director. Clément's contributions to the film industry are notable, but specific details about his individual films and accomplishments are not provided in the available information.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Les Grands Créateurs de Cinéma : René Clément (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Citizen Jane Fonda (2020)
- Alain Delon, l'ombre au tableau (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Europe Express (1984)
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- The Babysitter (1975) Director
- The Babysitter (1975) Screenplay
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- And Hope to Die (1972) Director
- The Deadly Trap (1971) Director
- The Deadly Trap (1971) Adaptation
- Rider on the Rain (1970) Director
- Is Paris Burning? (1966) Director
- Pour le plaisir (1964) as Self
- Joy House (1964) Director
- Joy House (1964) Screenplay
- Filmmaking on the Riviera (1964) as Self
- The Day and the Hour (1963) Director
- The Joy of Living (1961) Director
- The Joy of Living (1961) Screenplay
- Purple Noon (1960) as Clumsy Waiter (uncredited)
- Purple Noon (1960) Director
- Purple Noon (1960) Screenplay
- This Angry Age (1957) Director
- This Angry Age (1957) Screenplay
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Gervaise (1956) Director
- Monsieur Ripois (1954) Director
- Forbidden Games (1952) Director
- Forbidden Games (1952) Screenplay
- The Glass Castle (1950) Director
- The Glass Castle (1950) Screenplay
- The Walls of Malapaga (1949) Director
- The Damned (1947) Director
- The Damned (1947) Writer
- Beauty and the Beast (1946) First Assistant Director
- The Battle of the Rails (1946) Director
- The Battle of the Rails (1946) Screenplay
- Mr. Orchid (1946) Director
- Ceux du rail (1943) Director
- Aude, belle inconnue (1937) Director
- L'Arabie interdite (1937) Director
- Watch Your Left (1936) Director
- Évasion (1935) Director
- Caesar among the Gauls (1931) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is René Clément best known for?
René Clément is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ciné regards (1978), The Babysitter (1975), The Babysitter (1975), Spécial cinéma (1974).
When and where was René Clément born?
René Clément was born on March 18, 1913 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. They passed away on March 17, 1996.
How many credits does René Clément have?
René Clément has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 2022.
What is René Clément's background in cinema and television?
René Clément was a French film director and screenwriter. He was born on March 18, 1913, in Bordeaux, France. Clément studied architecture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, where he developed an interest in filmmaking. His first film was a 20-minute short directed in 1936, written and featuring Jacques Tati. Clément spent t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self — aged about 61
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 43
- Purple Noon (1960) as Clumsy Waiter (uncredited) — aged about 47
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self — aged about 65
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