biography
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| male
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| lived:
| (1939– )
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| biography:
| Film-maker and writer, born in Boulogne-Billancourt, NC France, son of the actor, Bernard Blier. He directed Les Valseuses (1974) based on his own novel. A provocative director, his outstanding successes were Préparez vos mouchoirs (1978, Oscar), Buffet Froid (1979), and Beau Père (1981) based on his novel of the same name. Later films include Tenue de soiree (1986), Trop belle pour toi (1989) which won the prix spécial at Cannes and Cesar for best film, Merci la vie (1991), Un deux, trois, soleil (1993), and Mon homme (1995). His films are generally characterized by a harsh brand of comedy and a satirical approach to society, in which he employs absurdity and cynicism. |
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