Alain Tanner
Swiss film director (1929–2022)
1929 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss film director (1929–2022)
Born
December 6, 1929
Died
2022 (age ~93)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, film director, film producer
SwitzerlandBorn in GenevaDied in Geneva
1929
Born in Geneva (1929-12-06)
1981
AwardCannes Film Festival Grand Prix
1984
AwardCésar Award for Best French-Speaking Film
2022
Died in Geneva
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alain Tanner?+
Alain Tanner was a Swiss film director.
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 Tanner born?+
Alain Tanner was born on December 6, 1929.
When did Alain Tanner die?+
Alain Tanner died in 2022, at approximately 93 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 — December 6, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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