Claude Zidi

Claude Zidi (born 25 July 1934) is a French film director and screenwriter who is noted for his mainstream burlesque comedies. Born in Paris, he started as a cameraman and then a cinematographer, and he made his directorial and screenwriting debut in 1971. He won the César Award for Best Director for My New Partner, for which he was also nominated for Best Writing. Source: Article "Claude Zidi" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1934-07-25 · Paris, France
Known for
- True Lies (1994) — Original Film Writer
- Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999) — Screenplay
- The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) — Chef de rang de la 'Coquille d'or'(non crédité)
- The Under-Gifted (1980) — Director
- The Discord (1978) — Director
- Happiness (1965) — Camera Operator
- The Butcher (1970) — Camera Operator
- My New Partner (1984) — Screenplay
- Les Sous-Doués En Vacances (1982) — Director
- Inspector Blunder (1980) — Director
- Banzaï (1983) — Director
- This Man Must Die (1969) — Camera Operator
- My New Partner II (1990) — Director
- Animal (1977) — Director
- The Jackpot! (1991) — Director
- The Big Store (1973) — Director