Skip to main content
Back to Collection
Person

Jean Aurel

Specialty
Writing
Birth
November 6, 1925 · 70 years
Death
August 26, 1996
Origin
Rastolita, Mures, Romania

Technical Alias

J. Aurel

Professional Trajectory

Jean Aurel was a Romanian-born French screenwriter and film director noted for his work during the French New Wave era. He began his career as a screenwriter, contributing to films such as Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) and Last Year at Marienbad (1961), both directed by Alain Resnais. Aurel transitioned to directing with films like De l'amour (1964) and Belle de Jour (1967), the latter co-written with Luis Buñuel. His work is characterized by its exploration of complex human emotions and relationships, often delving into themes of love and memory. Aurel's contributions to cinema have left a lasting impact on the art of storytelling in film.

Registered Filmography