Michel Leclerc

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Michel Leclerc
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Michel Leclerc in 2011
Born (1965-04-24) 24 April 1965 (age 59)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter
Years active1989–present
PartnerBaya Kasmi [1]

Michel Leclerc (born 24 April 1965) is a French director and screenwriter.

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Career

During the 1990s, Leclerc worked as a TV editor and cameraman. He also wrote and directed a number of shorts. For years, he was a columnist on television shows such as C'est ouvert le samedi and Nulle part ailleurs on Canal+, and Mon Kanar on France 3. He is also the singer and songwriter of the group Minaro. In 2011, he won the César Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film The Names of Love . [2] [3]

Filmography

YearTitleCredited asNotes
DirectorScreenwriter
1989Le Test RobertYesYesAnimated short film
1993Le Mal en patienceYesYesShort film
1994Hélène et LuluYesYesShort film
1996Le TutuYesYesShort film
1997Oh la la la laYesYesShort film
1999Facture détailléeYesYesShort film
2001Les Chimères de ŠvankmajerYesDocumentary film
2002Le Poteau RoseYesYesShort film (also as cinematographer, sound engineer, actor, editor and composer)
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival - Special Mention of the Jury
2002College DaysYesTV series
2003La Valse des étiquettesYesYesShort film
2006 J'invente rien YesYes
2007 La Tête de maman Yes
2010 The Names of Love YesYes Cabourg Film Festival - Audience Award
César Award for Best Original Screenplay
Nominated—César Award for Best Film
Nominated—Lumières Award for Best Screenplay
Nominated—Globes de Cristal Award for Best Film
2012 Pirate TV YesYes
2014Fais pas ci, fais pas çaYesYesTV series
2015 Les Chaises musicales Yes
2015 I'm All Yours YesAlso as actor
2015 The Very Private Life of Mister Sim YesYes

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References

  1. "Michel Leclerc et Sara Forestier: un couple engagé". Paris Match.
  2. "Michel Leclerc". Canal+ .
  3. "Michel Leclerc". IFFR.