Writing
François Billetdoux
Born — Died
1927-09-07 — 1991-11-26
Place of birth
Paris, France
Known for
Writing
Credits
6 titles
François Billetdoux, a Parisian born and bred, was a true Renaissance man of the arts. He wore many hats - playwright, novelist, director, actor, producer. He was a leading figure in the "new theater" movement, known for his sharp wit and often darkly humorous take on the world. His plays often expressed the burlesque style mixed with dark humor. He was a member of the Conseil du développement culturel from 1971 to 1973 and president of the Société des gens de lettres from 1982 to 1986, and co-founder at that time of the Civil Society of Multimedia Authors (SCAM). His daughter, Raphaële Billetdoux is also a writer. In 1989 he was awarded the Grand Prix du Théâtre de l’Académie Française S…
Known for
5.7A Russian spy is assigned to steal sensitive information from NATO about military mobilisation. Without much intelligence of his own, the distrusted Soviet intelligence agent needs all the help he can get from his 'talented' partner Penelope Lightfeather as they scatter around the French countryside for secret rendezvous while trying to avoid being caught by counterintelligence agents and distrustful communist operatives.
Agent 38-24-36
1964
6.3The tranquility of a Romanian village is shattered by the arrival of a beautiful unknown coinciding with the discovery of a new star by a modest professor of astronomy ...
The Nameless Star
1966
6.5Claude Berri plays himself as he relates his own experiences through youth and adolescence. His father owns a profitable fur shop. Initially, Claude's father hopes his son will take over the fur shop, but he later gives in to Claude's desire to become involved in filmmaking.
Le Cinema de Papa
1971
9.0Narrated by François Billetdoux, this documentary about Georges Mathieu features the artist in Paris painting along to a live improvised soundtrack by Vangelis.
Georges Mathieu or the Fury of Being
1971
8.0May 1944, in Provence, a young Jewish woman fleeing Nazi persecution, entrusts her three-month-old granddaughter to a stranger, Mathieu, a solitary shepherd who will raise her alone. Once the war is over, he will leave with her, in search of the mother. A research that will last more than twenty years and that will lead them to several European countries.
Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée
1967
7.0A failed actress sinks into neurosis and mythomania. To give relief to her dismal existence, she engages in all kinds of activities ranging from false testimony to occasional prostitution.
Sortie de secours
1970
Film credits
1970s · 3 titles
6.5Claude Berri plays himself as he relates his own experiences through youth and adolescence. His father owns a profitable fur shop. Initially, Claude's father hopes his son will take over the fur shop, but he later gives in to Claude's desire to become involved in filmmaking.
Le Cinema de Papa
1971
9.0Narrated by François Billetdoux, this documentary about Georges Mathieu features the artist in Paris painting along to a live improvised soundtrack by Vangelis.
Georges Mathieu or the Fury of Being
1971
7.0A failed actress sinks into neurosis and mythomania. To give relief to her dismal existence, she engages in all kinds of activities ranging from false testimony to occasional prostitution.
Sortie de secours
1970
Behind the camera
5.7A Russian spy is assigned to steal sensitive information from NATO about military mobilisation. Without much intelligence of his own, the distrusted Soviet intelligence agent needs all the help he can get from his 'talented' partner Penelope Lightfeather as they scatter around the French countryside for secret rendezvous while trying to avoid being caught by counterintelligence agents and distrustful communist operatives.
Agent 38-24-36
1964
6.3The tranquility of a Romanian village is shattered by the arrival of a beautiful unknown coinciding with the discovery of a new star by a modest professor of astronomy ...
The Nameless Star
1966
8.0May 1944, in Provence, a young Jewish woman fleeing Nazi persecution, entrusts her three-month-old granddaughter to a stranger, Mathieu, a solitary shepherd who will raise her alone. Once the war is over, he will leave with her, in search of the mother. A research that will last more than twenty years and that will lead them to several European countries.
Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée
1967