Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
- Directing
- February 15, 1936 · Cannes, France
- April 10, 2001
Biography
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco was a French film director and screenwriter noted for his poetic visual style. Born in Cannes, he began his career as a cinematographer before transitioning to directing. Albicocco gained acclaim with The Girl with the Golden Eyes (1961), an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novella, and The Wanderer (1967), based on Alain-Fournier's novel Le Grand Meaulnes. His films are characterized by their lyrical imagery and exploration of romantic themes. Albicocco's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.
Known for
Filmography
- Faire l'amour... De la pilule à l'ordinateur · Director
- Le Petit Matin · Director, Adaptation
- The Mad Heart · Director, Writer
- The Wanderer · Director, Screenplay
- Rat Trap · Screenplay, Director
- The Girl with the Golden Eyes · Director
- Closed Vision · Cinematography, Editing