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Jean-Louis Comolli

Jean-Louis Comolli

Director & actor · born 30 July 1941 · Philippeville - Constantine - France - [now Skikda, Algeria]

Jean-Louis Comolli is a French filmmaker, screenwriter and writer, born in 1941 in Philippeville (now Skikda, Algeria). After working for Les Cahiers du Cinéma from 1962 to 1978, of which he was editor in chief from 1966 to 1971, he became a director of fiction and documentaries. Also a journalist for Jazz Magazine, he has co-written or edited several books on jazz. His multiple works and his theoretical thinking on cinema have nourished many filmmakers and documentary lovers. He died on May 19, 2022.

Where to start: Alphaville (1965).

As director 35

As actor 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jean-Louis Comolli movie?

By viewer score, Alphaville (1965) at 6.9/10.

What are Jean-Louis Comolli’s most popular movies?

Alphaville, Suzanne's Career, The Carabineers.

How many movies has Jean-Louis Comolli made?

40 films on TMDB, 35 as director, 5 as actor.

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