As Director
Tintin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece
1961
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Jean-Jacques Vierne
Directing
Birth Date
January 31, 1921
Place of Birth
Courbevoie, Seine, France
Date of Death
June 17, 2003
Biography
Jean-Jacques Vierne was a French film director and assistant director known for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema. He began his career as an assistant director on films such as Rififi (1955), a seminal work in the heist genre. Vierne made his directorial debut with La Fête espagnole (1961), also known as No Time for Ecstasy. He is perhaps best known for directing Tintin and the Golden Fleece (1961), the first live-action film adaptation of Hergé's beloved comic series. Vierne's filmography reflects a dedication to storytelling and a versatility across genres.
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