Marcel Pagnol
Writing · Novel · Director · Screenplay
Born Feb 28, 1895 · Aubagne, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Active 1931–1974 · Awards: Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès
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
A Magnificent Life (2025) - NovelMarius (2026) - Author · DialogueJean 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 · Producer · Theatre PlayThe 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 · Producer · Dialogue · WriterThe Time of Secrets (2022) - NovelAngele (1934) - Director · WriterPort of Seven Seas (1938) - Novel