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Born
25 April 1888
Died
2 August 1959
Place
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Directing

Jean Benoît-Lévy

Jean Benoît-Lévy was a French film director, producer, and writer, recognized as a pioneer in educational and documentary filmmaking. Throughout his career, he directed over 400 films, focusing on social issues, public health, dance, and art. Notable works include La Maternelle (1933) and La Mort du Cygne (1937). His films often addressed societal themes, contributing significantly to French cinema's development in the early 20th century.

As director

La jeune fille aux allumettes

1952 · Director

Le fou de la danse

1951 · Director
Fire in the Straw

Fire in the Straw

1939 · Director
Youth in Revolt

Youth in Revolt

1938 · Director
Ballerina

Ballerina

1937 · Director
Hélène

Hélène

1936 · Director

Itto

1934 · Director
Children of Montmartre

Children of Montmartre

1933 · Director

Le chant de la mine et du feu

1932 · Director

Heart of Paris

1931 · Director

Cabinetmaking

1930 · Director

A Modern Village

1930 · Director

Rose culture

1930 · Director

The marriage of roses or artificial hybridization

1930 · Director
Maternity

Maternity

1930 · Director

The House

1930 · Director
Peachskin

Peachskin

1929 · Director
Âmes d'enfants

Âmes d'enfants

1928 · Director

Il était une fois trois amis

1927 · Director
Pasteur

Pasteur

1922 · Director