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Henri Calef

Director, Writer, Editor, Additional Credits
Born July 20, 1910Died August 18, 1994 (84 years)
Henri Calef was a French film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to post-World War II cinema. Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, he moved to France and began his career as an assistant director, working on films such as The Lafarge Case (1938). Calef made his directorial debut with L'Extravagante Mission (1945). He gained recognition with Jericho (1946), a film about French Resistance fighters, and Les Chouans (1947), an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novel. His filmography includes La Maison sous la mer (1947), Les Eaux troubles (1949), and La Souricière (1950). Calef's works are noted for their narrative depth and exploration of human resilience.

Known For

  • The Last Turning
  • La maison sous la mer
  • The Royalists
  • Les violents
  • The Hour of Truth
  • La fiancée des ténèbres
  • Wench
  • Feminine Feminine
  • The Secret of Helene Marimon
  • The Lafarge Case
  • Noah's Ark
  • Crossroads of Passion

Filmography

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