Known For Director
Gender Male
Birthday 1929-03-04
Deathday 2020-01-30 (90 years old)
Place of Birth London, England, UK
Also Known As Léonard Chosidow
Léonard Keigel was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer active from the 1960s to the 1980s. Born in Paris, he began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with La morte-saison des amours (1961), starring Annie Girardot. Keigel directed several films, including La Vieille Fille (1972), which featured Philippe Noiret and Annie Girardot, and Le Rempart des Béguines (1972), an adaptation of Françoise Mallet-Joris's novel. His films often explored complex human relationships and societal norms, characterized by their nuanced storytelling and strong performances. Keigel's contributions to French cinema reflect his keen insight into human nature and social dynamics.
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