Marcel Pagnol
Writing · Novel · Director · Screenplay
Born Feb 28, 1895 · Aubagne, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Active 1931–1974
Marcel Paul Pagnol (28 February 1895 – 18 April 1974) was a French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. Regarded as an auteur, in 1946, he became the first filmmaker elected to the Académie française.
Filmography
Marius (2026) — Author · DialogueA Magnificent Life (2025) — NovelJean de Florette (1986) — NovelManon of the Spring (1986) — NovelMy Father's Glory (1990) — NovelMy Mother's Castle (1990) — NovelThe Well Digger's Daughter (2011) — NovelMarius (1931) — Screenplay · Theatre Play · ProducerThe Baker's Wife (1938) — Director · Screenplay · ProducerCésar (1936) — Director · Screenplay · ProducerFanny (1932) — Producer · Theatre Play · ScreenplayFanny (2013) — Theatre PlayToni (1935) — ProducerMarius (2013) — Theatre PlayHeartbeat (1938) — Director · WriterThe Well-Digger's Daughter (1940) — Director · WriterHarvest (1937) — Director · ProducerFanny (1961) — Theatre PlayTopaze (1951) — Director · Scenario Writer · WriterMerlusse (1935) — Director · WriterManon of the Spring (1953) — Director · Dialogue · Producer · WriterThe Time of Secrets (2022) — NovelAngele (1934) — Director · WriterPort of Seven Seas (1938) — Novel