Pierre Étaix
Directing · Director · Writer · Screenplay
Born Nov 23, 1928 · Roanne, Loire, France
Active 1958–2016 · Awards: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Louis Delluc Prize, BAFTA Award for Best Short Film, Jean Mitry Award
Pierre Étaix was a French comedian and filmmaker. Étaix made a series of short- and feature-length films, many of them co-written by influential screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière.
Filmography
The Day the Clown Cried — GustavWinter Song (2015) — Marquis-ClochardLe Havre (2011) — Dr. BeckerGardens in Autumn (2006)Max My Love (1986) — DetectiveL'aide-mémoire (1984)La Métamorphose (1983) — Gustav-Adolf BrautOn n'est pas sorti de l'auberge (1982) — Le garçon d'étageLand of Milk and Honey (1971) — Director · WriterThe Clowns (1970) — ClownLe Grand Amour (1969) — Pierre · Screenplay · DirectorThe Thief of Paris (1967) — Pickpocket (uncredited)As Long as You've Got Your Health (1966) — Pierre · Director · WriterFeeling Good (1966) — Director · WriterYoyo (1965) — Yoyo / The Millionaire · Director · ScreenplayHappy Anniversary (1963) — Le mari · Director · Co-WriterInsomnia (1963) — Writer · DirectorThe Suitor (1962) — Pierre · Director · WriterA Swelled Head (1962)Le Pèlerinage (1962)Rupture (1961) — Director · Co-WriterThe Army Game (1960) — Le chef de garePickpocket (1959) — 2nd AccompliceMon Oncle (1958) — Delivery man / Telegraph operator (uncredited) · Assistant Director