Marcel Camus

Born April 21, 1912· Chappes, Ardennes, France

† Died January 13, 1982

1Roles★ 7Average rating

Marcel Camus (21 April 1912 - 13 January 1982) was a French film director. He is best known for Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus), which won the Palme d'Or at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival and the 1960 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Camus was born in Chappes, in the Ardennes département of France. He studied art and intended to become an art teacher. However, World War II interrupted his plans.… Read more

Known for

Black Orpheus1959

Filmography

YearRating

★ 7

Black Orpheus1959

Ernesto

Also behind the camera

The films and series they directed.

★ 6.2

Atlantic Wall1970

★ 7

Black Orpheus1959