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Born on April 8, 1932, Jean-Paul Rappeneau is from Auxerre, Yonne, France. Jean-Paul Rappeneau is a film director and screenwriter. That works out to 94 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Louis Delluc Prize (1965), National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1990) and 5 more. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
What I admire about Rappeneau is his refusal to chase volume. He let years pass between films, then delivered something carved and complete, like the 1990 Cyrano de Bergerac that swept the Cesars for both film and direction. Adapting a verse-heavy classic into cinema that breathes is no small feat, and France rewarded him with its highest cultural honors for good reason. Born in 1932 in quiet Auxerre, he strikes me as a craftsman who trusted his own sense of rhythm and elegance over fashion. I find that kind of disciplined, unhurried artistry genuinely rare and worth celebrating.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean-Paul Rappeneau
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン＝ポール・ラプノー
- Reading
- じゃん＝ぽーる・らぷのー
- Born
- April 8, 1932 (age 94)
- Origin
- Auxerre, Yonne, France
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 1965 Louis Delluc Prize
- 1990 National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film
- 1991 César Award for Best Film
- 1991 César Award for Best Director
- 1995 César des Césars
- Jean-Le-Duc award
- 1996 Officer of the National Order of Merit
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Cyrano de Bergerac |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jean-Paul Rappeneau born?
Born April 8, 1932 (age 94).
Where is Jean-Paul Rappeneau from?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau is from Auxerre, Yonne, France.
What does Jean-Paul Rappeneau do?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau works as film director, screenwriter, director.
How tall is Jean-Paul Rappeneau?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau is 180 cm.
What is Jean-Paul Rappeneau known for?
Notable works include Cyrano de Bergerac.
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