Jean Aurel

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Male

Birthday 1925-11-06

Deathday 1996-08-26 (70 years old)

Place of Birth Rastolita, Mures, Romania

Also Known As J. Aurel

Jean 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 lasting impact on the art of storytelling in film.

Known For

Writer

1995
Rosine

as Writer

1983
Confidentially Yours

as Screenplay

1983
Confidentially Yours

as Adaptation

1983
1981
The Woman Next Door

as Screenplay

1979
Love on the Run

as Screenplay

1969
The Vixen

as Writer

1968
Manon 70

as Writer

1967
Lamiel

as Writer

1961
1960
Le Trou

as Screenplay

1959
Hit and Run

as Writer

1958
1957
The Tricyclist

as Writer

1957
La Parisienne

as Writer

1957
The Gates of Paris

as Screenplay

1956
Club of Women

as Writer

1956
It Happened in Aden

as Screenplay

1956
Maid in Paris

as Adaptation

Director

1985
Staline

as Director

1969
The Vixen

as Director

1968
Manon 70

as Director

1967
Lamiel

as Director

1964
All About Loving

as Director

1964
1963
1955
Frou-Frou

as Assistant Director

1954
Mata Hari's Daughter

as First Assistant Director

Actor

1973
Living Together

as Le Collègue d'Alain