Director

Léonard Keigel

Directing

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Directed movies: 4Directed series: 0All crew credits: 5

TMDB ID: 31822

IMDb ID: nm0445027

Known for: Directing

Born: March 4, 1929

Died: January 30, 2020

Age: 90

Place of birth: London, England, UK

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1956 - 1977

Years active: 22

Average TMDB rating: 6.7

Wikidata: Q3271512

Also known as

Léonard Chosidow

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Director (3)Assistant Director (1)Screenplay (1)

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Biography

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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