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Jean Aurel

Born
Nov 6, 1925 · Aged 70
Died
Aug 26, 1996
Place of birth
Rastolita, Mures, Romania
Gender
Male
Movie credits
2
TV credits
0
Directing credits
10
Also known as (1)
  • J. Aurel

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…