Jacques Prévert
Writing

Jacques Prévert

Born 1900-02-04 · Died 1977-04-11

Jacques Prévert was a French poet and screenwriter. His poems became and remain popular in the French-speaking world, particularly in schools. His best-regarded films formed part of the poetic realist movement, and include Les Enfants du Paradis (1945).

WriterOriginal StoryCastOriginal Film WriterScenario WriterAdaptationStoryboardStory

Known for

Children of Paradise★ 8.1Viewing moment
Children of Paradise
1945
The Hunchback of Notre Dame★ 6.6Viewing moment
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1956
The King and the Mockingbird★ 7.8Viewing moment
The King and the Mockingbird
1980
Port of Shadows★ 7.5Viewing moment
Port of Shadows
1938
L'Atalante★ 7.5Viewing moment
L'Atalante
1934
L'Âge d'Or★ 6.8Viewing moment
L'Âge d'Or
1930
Daybreak★ 7.6Viewing moment
Daybreak
1939
Bizarre, Bizarre★ 7Viewing moment
Bizarre, Bizarre
1937
Stormy Waters★ 7Viewing moment
Stormy Waters
1941
The Devil's Envoys★ 7.1Viewing moment
The Devil's Envoys
1942
Gates of the Night★ 7.2Viewing moment
Gates of the Night
1946
Little Claus and Big Claus★ 6.8Viewing moment
Little Claus and Big Claus
1964
Boys' School★ 7.4Viewing moment
Boys' School
1938
The Crime of Monsieur Lange★ 7Viewing moment
The Crime of Monsieur Lange
1936
The Little Soldier★ 5.9Viewing moment
The Little Soldier
1947
Lost Souvenirs★ 6.2Viewing moment
Lost Souvenirs
1950
The Seine Meets Paris★ 6.9Viewing moment
The Seine Meets Paris
1957
CibouletteViewing moment
Ciboulette
1933
The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird★ 7.1Viewing moment
The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird
1953
Famous Love Affairs★ 4.3Viewing moment
Famous Love Affairs
1961
Summer Light★ 6.9Viewing moment
Summer Light
1943
La fleur de l'âgeViewing moment
La fleur de l'âge
1947
Bim★ 8.5Viewing moment
Bim
1951
The Small Tent★ 6Viewing moment
The Small Tent
1963
Adieu Léonard★ 5.7Viewing moment
Adieu Léonard
1943
Bulles de Vian★ 5Viewing moment
Bulles de Vian
2009
S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-là★ 7Viewing moment
S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-là
2013
The Diamond★ 7Viewing moment
The Diamond
1970
Fanfares of Love★ 3.5Viewing moment
Fanfares of Love
1951
Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort★ 1Viewing moment
Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort
2020
Drôle d'oiseau★ 7Viewing moment
Drôle d'oiseau
2003
The Lovers of Verona★ 4.9Viewing moment
The Lovers of Verona
1949
Mystery Tour★ 4Viewing moment
Mystery Tour
1947
Prix et profits, la pomme de terre★ 8Viewing moment
Prix et profits, la pomme de terre
1932
It's in the Bag★ 7Viewing moment
It's in the Bag
1932
Paris mange son pain★ 7Viewing moment
Paris mange son pain
1958
Life Begins Tomorrow★ 6.2Viewing moment
Life Begins Tomorrow
1950
So Many Forests★ 7.5Viewing moment
So Many Forests
2014
Two Snails Set Off★ 6.1Viewing moment
Two Snails Set Off
2017
The Dog Who Loved Music★ 7Viewing moment
The Dog Who Loved Music
1973

Frequent collaborators

Paul GrimaultPaul GrimaultPierre PrévertPierre PrévertPierre BrasseurPierre BrasseurLéonce CorneLéonce CorneLucien RaimbourgLucien RaimbourgChristian-JaqueChristian-JaqueJoseph KosmaJoseph KosmaMaurice BaquetMaurice Baquet