Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 15, 1936
- Place of birth
- Cannes, France
- Died
- April 10, 2001
Biography
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco was a French film director and screenwriter noted for his poetic visual style. Born in Cannes, he began his career as a cinematographer before transitioning to directing. Albicocco gained acclaim with The Girl with the Golden Eyes (1961), an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novella, and The Wanderer (1967), based on Alain-Fournier's novel Le Grand Meaulnes. His films are characterized by their lyrical imagery and exploration of romantic themes. Albicocco's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.
Movies directed by Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
- The Girl with the Golden Eyes 1961 · ★ 5.4
- The Wanderer 1967 · ★ 5.7
- Rat Trap 1963 · ★ 6.0
- The Mad Heart 1970 · ★ 5.5
- Le Petit Matin 1971 · ★ 4.9
- Faire l'amour... De la pilule à l'ordinateur 1971 · ★ 7.0