Louis Malle

French film director, screenwriter, and producer (1932-1995)
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Louis Malle

Summary

Louis Malle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Thumeries[2]. He was born on October 30, 1932[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on November 23, 1995[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], cinematographer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,593 views/month, #2,457 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Louis Malle was born in Thumeries[2].
  • Louis Malle died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Louis Malle was born on October 30, 1932[3].
  • Louis Malle died on November 23, 1995[5].
  • Louis Malle's father was Pierre Malle[12].
  • Louis Malle's mother was Françoise Béghin[13].
  • Louis Malle was married to Anne-Marie Deschodt[14].
  • Louis Malle was married to Candice Bergen[15].
  • A child of Louis Malle was Chloe Malle[16].
  • A child of Louis Malle was Justine Malle[17].
  • A child of Louis Malle was Manuel Malle[18].
  • Louis Malle held citizenship in France[19].
  • French was Louis Malle's native language[20].
  • Louis Malle worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Louis Malle worked as a film producer[7].
  • Louis Malle worked as a film director[8].
  • Louis Malle worked as a cinematographer[9].
  • Louis Malle worked as an actor[10].
  • Louis Malle's professions included director[21].
  • Louis Malle's field of work was documentary film[22].
  • Louis Malle's field of work was drama film[23].
  • Louis Malle held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[24].
  • Louis Malle's education included a stint at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[25].
  • Louis Malle was educated at Sciences Po[26].
  • Louis Malle received the Prix du meilleur film français du Syndicat français de la critique de cinéma[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Thumeries[2], Louis Malle… he was born on October 30, 1932[3]. His father was Pierre Malle[12]. His mother was Françoise Béghin[13]. French was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[25], a film school[28], in France[29], founded in 1943[30] and Sciences Po[26], a public university[31], in France[32], founded in 1872[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], cinematographer[9], actor[10], and director[21]. Fields of work include documentary film[22], a film genre[35] and drama film[23], a film genre[36]. Louis Malle held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix du meilleur film français du Syndicat français de la critique de cinéma[27], a film award category[37], in France[38], founded in 1946[39]; Palme d'Or[40], a Cannes Film Festival Awards[41], in France[42], founded in 1955[43], headquartered in Cannes[44]; Louis Delluc Prize[45], a film award[46], in France[47], founded in 1937[48]; BAFTA Award for Best Film[49], a film award category[50], in United Kingdom[51]; United Nations Awards[52], a class of award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; and Golden Lion[55], a film award[56], in Italy[57], founded in 1949[58], headquartered in Venice[59].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne-Marie Deschodt[14], an actor[60], 1938–2014[61], of France[62] and Candice Bergen[15], a television actor[63], b. 1946[64], of United States[65], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[66]. Children include Chloe Malle[16], a fashion journalist[67], b. 1985[68], of United States[69]; Justine Malle[17], a film director[70], b. 1974[71], of France[72]; and Manuel Malle[18], a film producer[73], b. 1971[74], of France[75]. Louis Malle's religion is recorded as Catholicism[76].

Death and Burial

Louis Malle died on November 23, 1995[5]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was lymphoma[77].

Why It Matters

Louis Malle ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,593 views/month, #2,457 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

FAQs

Where was Louis Malle born?

Louis Malle's place of birth was Thumeries[2].

Where did Louis Malle die?

Louis Malle died in Beverly Hills[4].

Who were Louis Malle's parents?

Louis Malle's father was Pierre Malle[12]. Louis Malle's mother was Françoise Béghin[13].

Who was Louis Malle married to?

Louis Malle's spouses include Anne-Marie Deschodt[14] and Candice Bergen[15].

What did Louis Malle do for work?

Louis Malle worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], cinematographer[9], and actor[10].

Where did Louis Malle go to school?

Louis Malle was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[25] and Sciences Po[26].

What awards did Louis Malle receive?

Honors received include Prix du meilleur film français du Syndicat français de la critique de cinéma[27], Palme d'Or[40], Louis Delluc Prize[45], and BAFTA Award for Best Film[49].

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