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Edmond Séchan(1919-2002)

  • Cinematographer
  • Director
  • Writer
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Edmond Séchan was born on 20 September 1919 in Montpellier, Hérault, France. He was a cinematographer and director, known for One-Eyed Men Are Kings (1974), The String Bean (1962) and The Day of the Jackal (1973). He was married to Lucile Vincent. He died on 7 June 2002 in Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
BornSeptember 20, 1919
DiedJune 7, 2002(82)
BornSeptember 20, 1919
DiedJune 7, 2002(82)
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  • Won 1 Oscar
    • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

Known for

One-Eyed Men Are Kings (1974)
One-Eyed Men Are Kings
6.1
Short
  • Cinematographer
  • 1974
Marie Marc in The String Bean (1962)
The String Bean
7.8
Short
  • Director
  • 1962
Edward Fox in The Day of the Jackal (1973)
The Day of the Jackal
7.8
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1973
Toine
Short
  • Director
  • 1980

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • Pierre Étaix in L'âge de Monsieur est avancé (1987)
    L'âge de Monsieur est avancé
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer
    • 1987
  • La 7ème cible (1984)
    La 7ème cible
    6.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 1984
  • Sophie Marceau and Jean-Paul Belmondo in Happy Easter (1984)
    Happy Easter
    6.2
    • Cinematographer
    • 1984
  • Jean-Paul Belmondo in The Vultures (1984)
    The Vultures
    6.1
    • Cinematographer
    • 1984
  • Femmes (1983)
    Femmes
    4.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 1983
  • Sophie Marceau, Claude Brasseur, and Brigitte Fossey in The Party 2 (1982)
    The Party 2
    6.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 1982
  • Jamais avant le mariage (1982)
    Jamais avant le mariage
    4.8
    • Cinematographer
    • 1982
  • Nana (1981)
    Nana
    6.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Cinematographer
    • 1981
  • The Party (1980)
    The Party
    6.7
    • Cinematographer
    • 1980
  • L'esprit de famille (1979)
    L'esprit de famille
    4.9
    • Cinematographer
    • 1979
  • The Escape (1978)
    The Escape
    6.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 1978
  • Les petits câlins (1978)
    Les petits câlins
    6.0
    • Cinematographer
    • 1978
  • Monsieur Papa (1977)
    Monsieur Papa
    5.5
    • Cinematographer
    • 1977
  • Le pays bleu (1977)
    Le pays bleu
    6.6
    • Cinematographer
    • 1977
  • Cinéma 16 (1975)
    Cinéma 16
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    • 1976

Director

  • Les Travailleurs de la mer (1986)
    Les Travailleurs de la mer
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Toine
    Short
    • Director
    • 1980
  • Cinéma 16 (1975)
    Cinéma 16
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1978–1980
  • One-Eyed Men Are Kings (1974)
    One-Eyed Men Are Kings
    6.1
    Short
    • Director
    • 1974
  • Pour un amour lointain (1968)
    Pour un amour lointain
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1968
  • Marie Marc in The String Bean (1962)
    The String Bean
    7.8
    Short
    • Director
    • 1962
  • The Bear (1960)
    The Bear
    5.7
    • Director
    • 1960
  • The Golden Fish (1958)
    The Golden Fish
    6.7
    Short
    • Director
    • 1958
  • Niok (1957)
    Niok
    7.1
    Short
    • Director
    • 1957
  • Le bon planteur de cacao
    Short
    • Director
    • 1954
  • Mano 1
    Short
    • Director
    • 1954

Writer

  • Cinéma 16 (1975)
    Cinéma 16
    6.0
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1978
  • One-Eyed Men Are Kings (1974)
    One-Eyed Men Are Kings
    6.1
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1974
  • Pour un amour lointain (1968)
    Pour un amour lointain
    6.5
    • adaptation
    • dialogue
    • screenplay
    • 1968
  • Marie Marc in The String Bean (1962)
    The String Bean
    7.8
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1962
  • The Bear (1960)
    The Bear
    5.7
    • adaptation and dialogue
    • 1960
  • Niok (1957)
    Niok
    7.1
    Short
    • story
    • narrative
    • 1957

Personal details

  • Official site
    • France's national library catalogue
  • Alternative name
    • Edmond Sechan
  • Born
    • September 20, 1919
    • Montpellier, Hérault, France
  • Died
    • June 7, 2002
    • Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Lucile Vincent(3 children)
  • Children
    • Franck Séchan

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Uncle of Renaud and of Thierry Séchan and David Séchan.

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