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Suzanne Schiffman

Suzanne Schiffman

Director & actor · born 27 September 1929 · Paris, France

Suzanne Schiffman (née Klochendler, 27 September 1929 – 6 June 2001) was a screenwriter and director for numerous motion pictures. She often worked with François Truffaut. The 'script girl' Joelle, played by Nathalie Baye in Truffaut's Day for Night was based on Schiffman. It accurately portrayed the close collaboration she had with Truffaut and other directors.

Her Jewish mother was detained by the Gestapo during the war, but Klochendler and her sibling were hidden by an order of nuns.[1] Schiffman studied art history at the Sorbonne after the war.

Where to start: The Man Who Loved Women (1977).

As director 3

As actor 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Suzanne Schiffman movie?

By viewer score, The Man Who Loved Women (1977) at 7.1/10.

What are Suzanne Schiffman’s most popular movies?

The Man Who Loved Women.

How many movies has Suzanne Schiffman made?

5 films on TMDB, 3 as director, 2 as actor.

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