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Director 1925 - 1996

Jean Aurel

Rastolita, Mures, Romania

Jean Aurel was a Romanian-born French screenwriter and film director noted for his work during the French New Wave era. He began his career as a screenwriter, contributing to films such as Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) and Last Year at Marienbad (1961), both directed by Alain... Read full bio →

Director Information

Full Name

Jean Aurel

Known For

Writing

Birthday

November 6th, 1925 00:00

Place of Birth

Rastolita, Mures, Romania

Died

August 26th, 1996 00:00 (aged 70)

TMDB ID

3582

IMDb ID

nm0042159

Films Directed

3

Biography

Jean Aurel was a Romanian-born French screenwriter and film director noted for his work during the French New Wave era. He began his career as a screenwriter, contributing to films such as Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) and Last Year at Marienbad (1961), both directed by Alain Resnais. Aurel transitioned to directing with films like De l'amour (1964) and Belle de Jour (1967), the latter co-written with Luis Buñuel. His work is characterized by its exploration of complex human emotions and relationships, often delving into themes of love and memory. Aurel's contributions to cinema have left a lasting impact on the art of storytelling in film.