Jean Benoît-Lévy

Biography

Jean Benoît-Lévy was a French film director, producer, and writer, recognized as a pioneer in educational and documentary filmmaking. Throughout his career, he directed over 400 films, focusing on social issues, public health, dance, and art. Notable works include La Maternelle (1933) and La Mort du Cygne (1937). His films often addressed societal themes, contributing significantly to French cinema's development in the early 20th century.

Directed

1. Children of Montmartre (1933) — Director
2. Pasteur (1922) — Director
3. Ballerina (1937) — Director
4. Peachskin (1929) — Director
5. Hélène (1936) — Director
6. Youth in Revolt (1938) — Director
7. Itto (1934) — Director
8. Heart of Paris (1931) — Director
9. La jeune fille aux allumettes (1952) — Director
10. Fire in the Straw (1939) — Director
11. Maternity (1930) — Director
12. Il était une fois trois amis (1927) — Director
13. Âmes d'enfants (1928) — Director
14. Le fou de la danse (1951) — Director
15. Cabinetmaking (1930) — Director
16. A Modern Village (1930) — Director
17. Rose culture (1930) — Director
18. The marriage of roses or artificial hybridization (1930) — Director
19. The House (1930) — Director
20. Le chant de la mine et du feu (1932) — Director