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Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Director & actor · born 3 September 1953 · Roanne, Loire, France

Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a French film director and screenwriter known for the films Delicatessen, The City of Lost Children, Alien: Resurrection and Amélie.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet was born in Roanne, Loire, France. He bought his first camera at the age of 17 and made short films while studying animation at Cinémation Studios. He befriended Marc Caro, a designer and comic book artist who became his longtime collaborator and co-director. They met at an animation festival in Annecy in 1974.

Where to start: Amélie (2001).

As director 20

As actor 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie?

By viewer score, Amélie (2001) at 7.9/10.

What are Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s most popular movies?

Amélie, Alien Resurrection, Delicatessen.

How many movies has Jean-Pierre Jeunet made?

33 films on TMDB, 20 as director, 13 as actor.

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