Joseph Kessel
Writing · Author · Novel · Writer
Born Jan 31, 1898 · Clara, Argentina
Active 1928–1979 · Awards: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Croix de guerre 1914–1918, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Médaille militaire, Paul Flat Prize, Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française, Ambassadors' Prize
Joseph Kessel (10 February 1898 – 23 July 1979), also known as "Jef" was a French journalist and novelist. He was a member of the Académie française and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour.
Filmography
Army of Shadows (1969) — NovelBelle de Jour (1967) — AuthorThe Night of the Generals (1967) — ScreenplaySirocco (1951) — NovelThe Passerby (1982) — NovelCease Firing (1934) — ScreenplayPrincely Nights (1929) — NovelLes Bateliers de la Volga (1935) — Screenplay · NovelThe Horsemen (1971) — NovelMayerling (1936) — DialogueOasis (1955) — WriterNuits de princes (1938) — Original StoryAt the Grand Balcony (1949) — WriterAct of Love (1953) — ScreenplayTraitor or Patriot (2000) — MusicQueen of Hearts (1986) — NovelA Wall in Jerusalem (1968) — WriterAfter Midnight (1938) — NovelThe Crew (1928) — NovelFlight Into Darkness (1935) — Writer · NovelSky Battalion (1947) — ScreenplayThe Lion (2003) — WriterFortune carrée (1955) — NovelAfrican Diary (1940) — Writer