Claude Zidi

Born: 1934-07-25

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Claude Zidi (born 25 July 1934) is a French film director and screenwriter who is noted for his mainstream burlesque comedies. Born in Paris, he started as a cameraman and then a cinematographer, and he made his directorial and screenwriting debut in 1971. He won the César Award for Best Director for My New Partner, for which he was also nominated for Best Writing.

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Known For

True Lies
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar
The Under-Gifted
Rookies Go to War
The Wing or the Thigh?
Animal
Happiness
The Butcher
Les Biches
Stadium Nuts

Top Movie Credits

True Lies Screenplay
Animal Director
Happiness Assistant Camera
The Butcher Camera Operator
Les Biches Camera Operator