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Jean-Jacques Vierne

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Birth Date: 31 Jan 1921

Place of Birth: Courbevoie, Seine, France

Personal Name: Jean-Jacques Vierne

Jean-Jacques Vierne was a French film director and assistant director known for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema. He began his career as an assistant director on films such as Rififi (1955), a seminal work in the heist genre. Vierne made his directorial debut with La Fête espagnole (1961), also known as No Time for Ecstasy. He is perhaps best known for directing Tintin and the Golden Fleece (1961), the first live-action film adaptation of Hergé's beloved comic series. Vierne's filmography reflects a dedication to storytelling and a versatility across genres.