Jean Devaivre

Jean Devaivre
Born(1912-12-18)18 December 1912
Died28 April 2004(2004-04-28) (aged 91)
OccupationsDirector, Writer
Years active1936–1957

Jean Devaivre (born Jean Justin Michel de Vaivre; 18 December 1912 – 28 April 2004) was a French film director and screenwriter.[1] Additionally, he worked as a dubbing director, preparing foreign-language films for release in France. The film Safe Conduct (Laissez-passer, 2002) directed by Bertrand Tavernier is based on Devaivre's activities in the French film industry during the wartime Occupation of France.

His brother Louis Devaivre was a film editor.

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ Rège p.319

Bibliography

  • Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.