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Maurice Failevic

French film director (1933–2016)

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Maurice Failevic was a French film director. A communist, he directed 50+ films about class struggles, depicting the lives of members of the French working class, from peasants during the French Revolution to the unemployed, factory workers and banlieue dwellers in the 20th century. He directed films for cinema and television as well as documentaries.

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Born
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Place of birth
4th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died
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Place of death
14th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
television director, film director, screenwriter, activist wd
Education
Institut des hautes études cinématographiques, Lycée Voltaire wd

Positions held wd

  • president (since 1988)

Questions

When was Maurice Failevic born?
Maurice Failevic was born on 14 August 1933 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Maurice Failevic held?
Positions held by Maurice Failevic include: president (since 1988).
Where did Maurice Failevic study?
Maurice Failevic was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques, Lycée Voltaire.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Maurice Failevic · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3300759 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Portrait Maurice Failevic.jpg by olijea (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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