Armand Gatti

Armand Gatti

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Directing

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1924-01-26

  • Day of Death

    2017-04-06 (93 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Monaco

Biography

Armand Gatti was a French playwright, poet, journalist, and filmmaker celebrated for his politically charged works and resistance against fascism. Born in Monaco to Italian anarchist parents, he joined the French Resistance in 1942, was captured, and sentenced to death, but escaped. After the war, Gatti became a journalist, covering significant events worldwide. His notable works include the play The Two Camps (1958) and the film L'Enclos (1961), which won the Prix Jean Vigo. Gatti's work is marked by its commitment to social justice and exploration of human freedom.

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