Jacques Laurent

Manusforfatter, Skuespiller, Regissør

5. januar 1919 — 28. desember 2000 (81 år)
Jacques Laurent or Jacques Laurent-Cély (6 January 1919 – 28 December 2000) was a French writer and journalist. He was born in Paris, the son of a barrister. During World War II, he fought with the Algerian Tirailleurs.

Laurent was elected to the Académie française in 1986.

Laurent belonged to the literary group of the Hussards, and is known as a prolific historical novelist, essay writer, and screenwriter under the pen name of Cecil Saint-Laurent. The 1955 film Lola Montès, directed by Max Ophüls, was based on his historic novel based on the life of Lola Montez. He wrote Jean Aurel's Oscar-nominated 1963 World War I documentary, 14-18. He also directed the film Quarante-huit heures d'amour/48 Hours of Love (1969).

Another noteworthy novel by Saint-Laurent was Darling Caroline (written in 1947), a powerful book set in the early days of the French Revolution. This also became a film. This was released in France in 1951, directed by Jean-Devaivre and starring Martine Carol in the title role. Saint-Laurent was one of the scriptwriters of the film.

The 1961 "Les Passagers pour Alger" (translated to English as "Algerian Adventure") was a contemporary thriller, set against the background of the then raging Algerian War, and like many of his books written from the point of view of adventurous, daring young woman.

Laurent received the Prix Goncourt in 1971 for his novel Les Bêtises.

Revolutionary insurgent Ukrainian Anarchist and ally of Nestor Makhno appears in the novel "Clarisse", by Cecil Saint-Laurent.

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Kjent for

  • Lola Montès
    Lola Montès1955
  • Manon 70
    Manon 701968
  • The Vixen
    The Vixen1969
  • Bad Liaisons
    Bad Liaisons1955
  • The Iron Mask
    The Iron Mask1962
  • Caroline and the Rebels
    Caroline and the Rebels1955
  • Frou-Frou
    Frou-Frou1955
  • Caroline chérie
    Caroline chérie1968
  • Le secret du Chevalier d'Éon
    Le secret du Chevalier d'Éon1959
  • Lucrèce Borgia
    Lucrèce Borgia1953
  • Dear Caroline
    Dear Caroline1951
  • De l'amour
    De l'amour1964
  • Caroline Cherie
    Caroline Cherie1953
  • Seven Guys and a Gal
    Seven Guys and a Gal1967
  • Quay of Grenelle
    Quay of Grenelle1950
  • Over There, 1914-18
    Over There, 1914-181963
  • Lamiel
    Lamiel1967
  • Mata Hari's Daughter
    Mata Hari's Daughter1954
  • La bataille de France
    La bataille de France1964
  • 48 Hours of Love
    48 Hours of Love1969

Filmografi

1969
1969
48 Hours of Love · as Screenplay
1968
1968
1967
Lamiel · as Novel
1967
1964
De l'amour · as Screenplay
1964
1959
1955
Lola Montès · as Novel
1955
Bad Liaisons · as Novel
1955
1955
1955
1953
1953
Caroline Cherie · as Novel
1951
Dear Caroline · as Novel
1950
Quay of Grenelle · as Screenplay