Jean Benoît-Lévy
Biography
Jean Benoît-Lévy was a French film director, producer, and writer, recognized as a pioneer in educational and documentary filmmaking. Throughout his career, he directed over 400 films, focusing on social issues, public health, dance, and art. Notable works include La Maternelle (1933) and La Mort du Cygne (1937). His films often addressed societal themes, contributing significantly to French cinema's development in the early 20th century.
Directing (21 movies)
Children of Montmartre
1933
Pasteur
1922
Ballerina
1937
Peach Skin
1929
Itto
1934
Hélène
1936
Heart of Paris
1931
Cabinetmaking
1930
A Modern Village
1930
Rose culture
1930
The marriage of roses or artificial hybridization
1930
La jeune fille aux allumettes
1952
Fire in the Straw
1939
Youth in Revolt
1938
Maternity
1930
Il était une fois trois amis
1927
Âmes d'enfants
1928
The House
1930
Le chant de la mine et du feu
1932
Mr. Lincoln
1952
Le fou de la danse
1951
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Skin | 1929 | Producer |
| The House | 1930 | Writer |
| Heart of Paris | 1931 | Writer |
| Children of Montmartre | 1933 | Writer |
| La federazione delle casse di risparmio dell'Emilia | 1934 | Screenplay |
| Hélène | 1936 | Writer |
| Ballerina | 1937 | Writer |
| Fire in the Straw | 1939 | Writer |