Philippe Condroyer

Directing

Born

May 3, 1927

Born in

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Died

November 5, 2017

Bio

Philippe Condroyer was a French film and television director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema. Born in Paris, he was the son of journalist and novelist Émile Condroyer, the first recipient of the Prix Albert-Londres in 1933. Philippe began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with the short film Fugue in 1960. He gained prominence with Tintin and the Blue Oranges (1964), a live-action adaptation of Hergé's famous comic series. Condroyer continued to direct and write for both film and television, with notable works including Un homme à abattre (1967) and La Coupe à dix francs (1974). His work is characterized by its narrative clarity and engagement with contemporary themes.

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