Jean-Louis Comolli

Jean-Louis Comolli is a French filmmaker, screenwriter and writer, born in 1941 in Philippeville (now Skikda, Algeria). After working for Les Cahiers du Cinéma from 1962 to 1978, of which he was editor in chief from 1966 to 1971, he became a director of fiction and documentaries. Also a journalist for Jazz Magazine, he has co-written or edited several books on jazz.

His multiple works and his theoretical thinking on cinema have nourished many filmmakers and documentary lovers. He died on May 19, 2022.

Jean-Louis Comolli is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Alphaville (1965), Ciné regards (1978), Pour le plaisir (1964), Suzanne's Career (1963), The Carabineers (1963), Marseille de père en fils - Ombres sur la ville (1989), Hiver 60 (1983), The Red Shade (1981). The recorded credits span 1963 to 2020, including 23 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.