Jean Mailland (26 April 1937 – 9 May 2017) was a French film director, novelist, playwright and songwriter.
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Born | Jean Michaud (1937-04-26)26 April 1937 Aix-les-Bains, Savoie, France |
Died | 9 May 2017(2017-05-09) (aged 80) |
Alma mater | Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Lyon |
Occupation | Film director, novelist, playwright, songwriter |
Spouse | Anna Prucnal |
Jean Mailland was born as Jean Michaud on 26 April 1937 in Aix-les-Bains.[1][2] He graduated from the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Lyon.[1][2] He also attended Roger Planchon's classes at the Théâtre de la Comédie in Lyon and Henri Bose's classes in Paris.[2]
Mailland began his career as a television film director at Studios de Buttes Chaumont.[1] He was an assistant to Claude Barma, André Michel and Jean-Jacques Vierne.[2] He also directed feature films.[1][3] He wrote many songs for his wife, Anne Prucnal.[2]
Mailland was the author of novels and plays.[1] He also composed poetry.[1][4]
Mailland was married to Anna Prucnal.[1] He died on 9 May 2017.[1]
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