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Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Gia Định province, France
Nationality
Languages
French, Vietnamese
Spouses
Robert Antelme (1939-1947), Dionys Mascolo (1947-1956)
Children
1 child: Jean Mascolo
Parents
Marie Donnadieu-Legrand
Residences
Paris
Education
Q3578527, University of Paris
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < French
Popularity
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Marguerite Duras: French writer and film director (1914-1996).
Born in Gia Định province (died at age 81).
3 awards including Austrian State Prize for European Literature.
Marguerite Duras has 20 credits in our database.
Studied at Q3578527.
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Filmography (20)
The Children
Director, Writer
Agatha et les Lectures Illimitées
Director
Duras filme
Duras filme
Film
Every Man for Himself
Film
Cesarée
Director, Writer
The Lorry
Director
Baxter, Vera Baxter
Director, Writer
Des journées entières dans les arbres
Director, Writer
Her Venetian Name in Deserted Calcutta
Director
India Song
Director, Writer
AWARDS (3)
B
Austrian State Prize for European Literature
WON
B
Grand prix du théâtre
WON
B
Prix Goncourt
WON
Biography
Marguerite Germaine Marie Donnadieu, known as Marguerite Duras, was a French novelist, playwright, screenwriter, essayist, and experimental filmmaker. Her script for the film Hiroshima mon amour (1959) earned her a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Marguerite Duras?
Marguerite Duras was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
Where was Marguerite Duras born?
Marguerite Duras was born in Gia Định province.
What movies or shows has Marguerite Duras been in?
Marguerite Duras has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Children (1985), Agatha et les Lectures Illimitées (1981), Duras filme (1981), Every Man for Himself (1980), Cesarée (1978).
Where can I find more information about Marguerite Duras?
You can find more about Marguerite Duras on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
