Jean Renoir

Born

1894

Died

1979

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Writer
Director
Actor

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Decades active

Awards

In short · Wrote for 10 decades — 49 credits, 1 Academy Award win.

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Jul 18
In the news
Jean Renoir's La Grande Illusion Breaks U.S. Barriers
“At a time when subtitled films were largely ignored in the United States and without major studio support, Jean Renoir’s anti‑war classic "La Grande Illusion" attracted American audiences. The film earned a Best Picture Oscar nomination in 1937, marking a rare breakthrough for a foreign feature. Its success demonstrated that foreign-language cinema could achieve mainstream recognition despite industry obstacles.”
1974
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Honorary Award

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