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Benoît Jacquot
Benoît Jacquot
79 years (Feb 5, 1947)
Paris, France
32 Directed
2 TV Directed

Benoît Jacquot

Benoît Jacquot is a French director whose credit is the kind that scrolls past at the end. The filmography runs to 52 credits. The film 'Farewell, My Queen' is the credit that gets cited first. 'Diary of a Chambermaid' is close behind in visibility.
Benoît Jacquot is a French director whose credit is the kind that scrolls past at the end. The filmography runs to 52 credits. The film 'Farewell, My Queen' is the credit that gets cited first. 'Diary of a Chambermaid' is close behind in visibility.
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How old is Benoît Jacquot and where are they from?
Benoît Jacquot is 79 years old, born on February 5, 1947 in Paris, France.
What are the most famous roles of Benoît Jacquot?
Benoît Jacquot is best known for directing Farewell, My Queen, Diary of a Chambermaid, 3 Hearts.
How many movies has Benoît Jacquot directed?
Over a 52-year career (since 1974), Benoît Jacquot has directed or written 32 films and worked on 2 TV shows.
What was Benoît Jacquot's first movie?
The career of Benoît Jacquot began with Jacques Lacan: La Psychanalyse 1 & 2 (1974).
What is Benoît Jacquot's most recent movie or series?
Benoît Jacquot's most recent release is Belle, which premiered on March 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Benoît Jacquot created or directed?
On television, Benoît Jacquot has appeared in Cuentos de Borges, Princess Marie.
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Benoît Jacquot
Benoît Jacquot
1947-02-05 · Paris, France

Benoît Jacquot is a French film director and screenwriter who has had a varied career in European cinema. Born in Paris, Jacquot began his career as assistant director of Marguerite Duras films, including Nathalie Granger, India Song, and also actor in the 1973 short film La Sœur du cadre. He turned to writing and directing with the 1975 film The Musician Killer, which starred Anna Karina. He has directed over forty films, the most notable of which to American audiences are La Désenchantée (1990), starring Judith Godrèche, and A Single Girl (1995), starring Virginie Ledoyen. In 2003, he directed Massenet's opera Werther conducted by Antonio Pappano at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. His film Farewell, My Queen opened the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2012. His 2014 film Three Hearts competed for the Golden Lion at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. In July 2024, Jacquot was charged with rape, including of a minor, and was barred from directing and having contact with minors.

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