Serge July
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- December 27, 1942 in Paris, France
- Active Years
- 1975–2024 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 61 credits in database
Biography
Serge July is a French journalist born in Paris on December 27, 1942. He is recognized as the founder of the daily newspaper Libération and was a prominent figure in French politics between the 1970s and the 1990s. In more recent years, he has participated in French organizations that support journalists taken hostage in Syria. His professional record includes 54 known credits in the field of writing. In 1978, July published an article criticizing the television series Holocaust, in which he invited Pierre Guillaume, the founder of the bookstore La Vieille Taupe, and expressed support for the freedom of speech of Robert Faurisson. On July 4, 1983, he was condemned by the 17th chamber of the Paris judicial tribunal following a complaint from the International League against Racism and Anti-Semitism.
Career overview
Serge July is a French journalist born on December 27, 1942, in Paris, France. He is recognized as the founder of the daily newspaper Libération and was a prominent figure in French politics from the 1970s through the 1990s. In his professional career, he has accumulated 54 known credits in the field of writing. In more recent years, July has been active in organizations dedicated to supporting journalists who have been taken hostage in Syria.
His career has also involved public controversy regarding his editorial decisions. In 1978, he published an article criticizing the television series Holocaust, in which he invited Pierre Guillaume, the founder of the bookstore La Vieille Taupe, and expressed support for the freedom of speech of Robert Faurisson. Following these actions, July faced legal consequences. On July 4, 1983, he was condemned by the 17th chamber of the Paris judicial tribunal after the International League against Racism and Anti-Semitism filed a complaint regarding material he had published.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
61 titles- Dictionnaire amoureux du journalisme (2024) as Self
- Dictionnaire amoureux du journalisme (2024) Author
- Behind the Scenes: The Traitor (2022) Author
- Anaïs Nin, vivre sans entraves (2022) Writer
- Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute » (2022) Writer
- Once upon a time... "Shoplifters" (2021) Writer
- Once upon a time... "I, Daniel Blake" (2021) Writer
- Once Upon a Time... "Loveless" (2020) Writer
- #JR (2018) Director
- Once Upon a Time... MUSTANG (2018) Writer
- Il était une fois... « The Queen » (2017) Writer
- Once upon a time on Wall Street (2017) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Mommy » (2017) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Le procès de Viviane Amsalem » (2016) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Rosetta » (2015) Writer
- Once Upon a Time... Lost in Translation (2015) Writer
- Hommage à Gérard Fromanger (2015) Director
- Il était une fois... Le Havre (2014) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Marius et Jeannette » (2014) Writer
- Once Upon a Time...Little Odessa (2014) Writer
- Il était une fois... Une séparation (2014) Writer
- Once Upon a Time... 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' (2013) Writer
- Il était une fois… « La Reine Margot » (2013) Writer
- Once Upon a Time… All About My Mother (2012) Writer
- Il était une fois... « La Haine » (2012) as Narrator (voice)
- Il était une fois... « La Haine » (2012) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Les trois jours du Condor » (2012) Writer
- Il était une fois... À nos amours (2012) Writer
- Il était une fois... Vincent, François, Paul et les autres (2011) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Le père Noël est une ordure » (2011) Writer
- Il était une fois... « La règle du jeu » (2011) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Lacombe Lucien » (2011) Writer
- Il était une fois... « King Kong » (2010) Writer
- Il était une fois... Les Tontons flingueurs (2010) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Le petit monde de Don Camillo » (2010) Writer
- Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious' (2009) Writer
- Once Upon a Time… La Dolce Vita (2009) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Les aventures de Rabbi Jacob » (2009) Writer
- Once Upon a Time...: Children of Paradise (2009) Writer
- Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (2008) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Mon Oncle » (2008) Writer
- Il était une fois... « Jules et Jim » (2008) Writer
- Once Upon a Time... Lawrence of Arabia (2008) Screenplay
- Once Upon a Time... 'Tess' (2007) as Self
- Once Upon a Time... 'Tess' (2007) Writer
- Once Upon a Time... 'Tess' (2007) Director
- Once Upon a Time... 'Rome, Open City' (2006) Writer
- L'Assassinat de Pierre Goldman (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Behind the scenes: Last Tango in Paris (2004) Writer
- Behind the scenes: Last Tango in Paris (2004) Director
- Un film et son époque (2003) as Self
- Un film et son époque (2003) Writer
- Un film et son époque (2003) Director
- Once upon a time... (2003) Writer
- Once Upon a Time... Tchao Pantin (2003) Writer
- Journal intime des affaires en cours (1998)
- Ambitions (1986) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Aujourd'hui la vie (1982) as Self
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- 2005 : Quand les Français ont dit non à l'Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Serge July best known for?
Serge July is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Champs-Elysées (1982), Apostrophes (1975).
When and where was Serge July born?
Serge July was born on December 27, 1942 in Paris, France.
How many credits does Serge July have?
Serge July has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2024.
What is Serge July's background in cinema and television?
Serge July is a French journalist born in Paris on December 27, 1942. He is recognized as the founder of the daily newspaper Libération and was a prominent figure in French politics between the 1970s and the 1990s. In more recent years, he has participated in French organizations that support journalists taken hostage ...
Serge July by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 32
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 39
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