Writing
Jean de la Fontaine
Born — Died
1621-07-08 — 1695-04-13
Place of birth
Château-Thierry, Aisne, France
Known for
Writing
Credits
2 titles
Jean de La Fontaine (8 July 1621 – 13 April 1695) was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, as well as in French regional languages.
Known for
3.4Various sketches centered on alcove stories.
The Double Bed
1965
9.0Mary and Eva are best friends, although they couldn't be more different. Armand, Mary's fiancee, falls in love with the seductive Eva, who is busy becoming a revue star. When Eva fails and loses her money, Armand tries to help her out.
Eva and the Grasshopper
1927
Behind the camera
3.4Various sketches centered on alcove stories.
The Double Bed
1965
9.0Mary and Eva are best friends, although they couldn't be more different. Armand, Mary's fiancee, falls in love with the seductive Eva, who is busy becoming a revue star. When Eva fails and loses her money, Armand tries to help her out.
Eva and the Grasshopper
1927