Louis Malle

Louis Malle

Deceased · Born: Oct 30, 1932 · Died: Nov 23, 1995

Personal Details

BornOct 30, 1932 Thumeries, Nord, France
Spouse
  • Candice Bergen

    ( Sep 27, 1980 to Nov 23, 1995 )
  • Anne-Marie Deschodt

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Pierre Malle
  • Françoise Béghin
Relatives
  • Vincent Malle (Sibling)

Biography

Louis Malle, a French filmmaker, was born into a noble family that had made a fortune in beet sugar during the Napoleonic Wars. Despite his family's initial disapproval, Malle's early interest in filmmaking was eventually allowed to flourish, and he entered the Institute of Advanced Cinematographic Studies in Paris in 1950. There, he worked as an assistant to renowned filmmaker Robert Bresson before being hired by underwater explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau to be a camera operator on the Calypso. Cousteau soon promoted Malle to co-director of the film "The Silent World" (1956),which would go on to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Malle's subsequent films continued to push boundaries and challenge social norms. His 1958 film "The Lovers" starred Jeanne Moreau and broke taboos against on-screen eroticism. The film's controversial content led to a obscenity conviction in the United States, but the U.S. Supreme Court eventually reversed the decision.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Malle directed a string of successful films, including "Pretty Baby" (1978),which catapulted Brooke Shields to international stardom, and "Atlantic City" (1980),which starred Susan Sarandon in a supporting role. Malle's later films continued to explore themes of life and art, including "Au Revoir les Enfants" (1987),a semi-autobiographical drama that dealt with Malle's own experiences during World War II.

Malle's final film, "Vanya on 42nd Street" (1994),was a unique blend of documentary and drama, in which a group of theater professionals rehearsed Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya." The film was a fitting swan song for Malle, who died of lymphoma in 1995 at the age of 63. Throughout his career, Malle was known for his innovative storytelling, his ability to capture the human condition on film, and his willingness to take risks and push boundaries.

Career

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1992
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1986
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1985
God's Country
God's Country as Narrator (voice)
{"id":63363,"title":"Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter","year":"1982","character":"Reader - Melies Catalogue (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/before-the-nickelodeon-the-early-cinema-of-edwin-s-porter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63363.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63363.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":227361,"title":"The Thief of Paris","year":"1967","character":"Extra (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-thief-of-paris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227361.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Thief of Paris
The Thief of Paris as Extra (uncredited)
{"id":121437,"title":"A Very Private Affair","year":"1962","character":"Le journaliste (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-very-private-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121437.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121437.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
A Very Private Affair
A Very Private Affair as Le journaliste (uncredited)
{"id":196697,"title":"Becoming Cousteau","year":"2021","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/becoming-cousteau","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1h3b09hlg2n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1h3b09hlg2n0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":246543,"title":"Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool","year":"2019","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_246543.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_246543.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":138498,"title":"American Masters","year":"2019","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-masters-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_138498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_138498.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":139086,"title":"Jeanne Moreau, l'affranchie","year":"2018","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jeanne-moreau-laffranchie-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_139086.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_139086.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":112944,"title":"Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jerry-lewis-the-man-behind-the-clown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_112944.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_112944.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":56497,"title":"Who Is Henry Jaglom?","year":"1997","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/who-is-henry-jaglom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56497.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":158827,"title":"Jean Renoir: Part One - From La Belle \u00c9poque to World War II","year":"1993","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jean-renoir-part-one-from-la-belle-epoque-to-world-war-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158827.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158827.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":204485,"title":"Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years","year":"1985","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jacques-cousteau-the-first-75-years","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204485.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":185837,"title":"Hollywood's Children","year":"1982","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hollywoods-children-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185837.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":23874,"title":"Vanya on 42nd Street","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vanya-on-42nd-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23874.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23874.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":7326,"title":"Damage","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/damage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7326.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7326.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Damage
Damage as Director
{"id":8288,"title":"May Fools","year":"1990","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/may-fools","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8288.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8288.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
May Fools
May Fools as Director, Screenplay
{"id":223834,"title":"Goodbye, Children","year":"1987","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goodbye-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223834.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223834.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Goodbye, Children
Goodbye, Children as Director, Screenplay
{"id":61852,"title":"...and the Pursuit of Happiness","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/and-the-pursuit-of-happiness-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61852.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":23614,"title":"Alamo Bay","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alamo-bay","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23614.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23614.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Alamo Bay
Alamo Bay as Director
{"id":62256,"title":"God's Country","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gods-country","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62256.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62256.jpg"},"released":1}
God's Country
God's Country as Director
{"id":9169,"title":"Crackers","year":"1984","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crackers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9169.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9169.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Crackers
Crackers as Director
{"id":14995,"title":"My Dinner with Andre","year":"1981","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-dinner-with-andre","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38mmmoiabtv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38mmmoiabtv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":5329,"title":"Atlantic City","year":"1980","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/atlantic-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mtt1utg0cv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mtt1utg0cv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Atlantic City
Atlantic City as Director
{"id":7559,"title":"Pretty Baby","year":"1978","job":"Director, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pretty-baby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7559.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7559.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby as Director, Story
{"id":15483,"title":"Black Moon","year":"1975","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-moon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1dujo9kg84l8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1dujo9kg84l8.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Black Moon
Black Moon as Director, Writer
{"id":23218,"title":"Lacombe, Lucien","year":"1974","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lacombe-lucien","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1d2iqfjhgc18.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1d2iqfjhgc18.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Lacombe, Lucien
Lacombe, Lucien as Director, Writer
{"id":23140,"title":"Murmur of the Heart","year":"1971","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murmur-of-the-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23140.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23140.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Murmur of the Heart
Murmur of the Heart as Director, Writer
{"id":13943,"title":"Spirits of the Dead","year":"1968","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/spirits-of-the-dead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13943.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13943.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Spirits of the Dead
Spirits of the Dead as Director, Screenplay
{"id":227361,"title":"The Thief of Paris","year":"1967","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-thief-of-paris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227361.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Thief of Paris
The Thief of Paris as Director, Screenplay
{"id":22707,"title":"Viva Maria!","year":"1965","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/viva-maria","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22707.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22707.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Viva Maria!
Viva Maria! as Director, Screenplay
{"id":122496,"title":"The Fire Within","year":"1963","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fire-within-1963","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122496.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
The Fire Within
The Fire Within as Director, Screenplay
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1962
A Very Private Affair
A Very Private Affair as Director, Writer
{"id":228044,"title":"Zazie in the Metro","year":"1960","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/zazie-in-the-metro","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228044.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228044.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Zazie in the Metro
Zazie in the Metro as Director, Screenplay
{"id":117470,"title":"The Lovers","year":"1958","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lovers-1958","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117470.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117470.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
The Lovers
The Lovers as Director
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Elevator to the Gallows
Elevator to the Gallows as Director, Screenplay