René Clément Net Worth

René Clément was a renowned French director of the post-World War II era, known for his films Bataille du rail (1946), Jeux interdits (1952) and Le jour et l'heure (1963). His 1966 epic Paris brûle-t-il? was met with criticism, and his later international productions were largely unnoticed. Despite this, his films were characterized by technical virtuosity and originality, and when combined with a remarkable script, resulted in masterpieces such as Jeux interdits (1952). Unfortunately, his career choices damaged his legacy, and he passed away in March 1996.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Director, Writer, Actor
Birth Day March 18, 1913
Birth Place  Bordeaux, Gironde, France, France
Age 107 YEARS OLD
Died On 17 March 1996(1996-03-17) (aged 82)\nMonte Carlo, Monaco
Birth Sign Aries
Awards Best Director Award (Cannes Film Festival) 1946 The Battle of the Rails 1949 Beyond the Gates Golden Lion 1952 Forbidden Games

💰 Net worth

René Clément, a multi-talented individual known for his prowess in directing, writing, and acting in France, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M by 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, Clément has showcased his exceptional skills in storytelling and filmmaking, captivating audiences around the world. With numerous acclaimed films and accolades to his name, his net worth reflects his successful contributions to the French entertainment industry. As an accomplished director, writer, and actor, Clément's work continues to inspire generations, solidifying his legacy in the cinematic realm.

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Biography/Timeline

1936

Clément studied architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts where he developed an interest in filmmaking. In 1936, he directed his first film, a 20-minute short written by and featuring Jacques Tati. Clément spent the latter part of the 1930s making documentaries in parts of the Middle East and Africa. In 1937, he and archaeologist Jules Barthou were in Yemen making preparations to film a documentary, the first ever of that country and one that includes the only known film image of Imam Yahya.

1945

Almost ten years passed before Clément directed a feature but his French Resistance film, La Bataille du rail (1945), gained much critical and commercial success. From there Clément became one of his country's most successful and respected Directors, garnering numerous awards including two films that won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, the first in 1950 for The Walls of Malapaga (Au-delà des grilles) and the second time two years later for Forbidden Games (Jeux interdits). Clément had international success with several films but his star-studded 1966 epic Is Paris Burning?, written by Gore Vidal and Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Paul Graetz was a costly box office failure.

1954

Clément's second wife was Irish-born Screenwriter Johanna Harwood whom he had met on the set of his 1954 film Monsieur Ripois.

1973

In 1973 he was a member of the jury at the 8th Moscow International Film Festival.

1975

Clément continued to make a few films until his retirement in 1975, including an international success with Rider on the Rain that starred Charles Bronson and Marlène Jobert. In 1984 the French motion picture industry honored his lifetime contribution to film with a special César Award.

1996

Clément died in 1996 and was buried in the local cemetery in Menton on the French Riviera where he had spent his years in retirement.