Director

Jean Aurel

Writing

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Directed movies: 8Directed series: 0All crew credits: 23

TMDB ID: 3582

IMDb ID: nm0042159

Known for: Writing

Born: November 6, 1925

Died: August 26, 1996

Age: 70

Place of birth: Rastolita, Mures, Romania

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1936 - 1985

Years active: 50

Average TMDB rating: 6.33

Wikidata: Q336795

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J. Aurel

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Director (6)Assistant Director (1)First Assistant Director (1)Writer (7)Screenplay (6)Adaptation (2)

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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.

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