Alain Resnais
French film director (1922-2014)
1922 — 2014
Quick Facts
Profession
French film director (1922-2014)
Born
June 3, 1922
Died
2014 (age ~92)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, cinematographer
FranceBorn in VannesDied in Neuilly-sur-Seine
1922
Born in Vannes (1922-06-03)
1961
AwardGolden Lion
1961
AwardUnited Nations Awards
1963
AwardSutherland Trophy
1966
AwardLouis Delluc Prize
1978
AwardCésar Award for Best Director
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Alain Resnais was a French film director and screenwriter whose career extended over more than six decades. His films frequently explore the relationship between consciousness, memory, and the imagination, and he was noted for devising innovative formal structures for his narratives.
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Who is Alain Resnais?+
Alain Resnais was a French film director and screenwriter whose career extended over more than six decades. His films frequently explore the relationship between consciousness, memory, and the imagination, and he was noted for devising innovative formal structures for his narratives.
What does the name Alain mean?+
The name Alain means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is of French origin.
When was Alain Resnais born?+
Alain Resnais was born on June 3, 1922.
When did Alain Resnais die?+
Alain Resnais died in 2014, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.
The name Alain is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Alain
Alain — June 3, 1922
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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