Jacques Kébadian

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Jacques Kébadian is a French filmmaker of Armenian descent. He began his career assisting director Robert Bresson on Mouchette (1967). Kébadian has directed several documentaries and feature films, often focusing on social and political themes. His works include Nous avons bu la même eau (1995) and Retour en Arménie (2007), exploring Armenian identity and history. Kébadian is also known for his involvement in film education and workshops.

20-04-1940

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Taurus

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Total Films

Also known as (male)

Valence, Drome, France

Place of Birth

20-04-1940

Birthday

Taurus

Zodiac Sign

Genres

Total Films

Also Known As (male)

Valence, Drome, France

Place of Birth

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3 Works

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44 Works

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10 Works

Emergency Kisses

The familiar conflicts of a film director planning to make a movie about his life and the confrontation he has with his wife, an actress who was turned down for such project in which she wanted to play herself.

7.2

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1989

Paradis Perdu

A wealthy man falls in love with a transvestite stripper and gives her the wherewithal to fulfill her dreams; she invents stories with her transvestite friends; the story with the rich guy ends badly and she goes back to work on the streets (with no regrets).

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1975

A Gentle Woman

When his young wife commits suicide with no explanation, an introspective pawnbroker looks back on their life together.

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1969