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
Armand Gatti
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.
Known For
Crew
(1983)
The Writing on the Wall
Writer, Director
(1977)
Le lion, sa cage et ses ailes
Director
(1970)
Der Übergang über den Ebro
Director
(1966)
The Mistral
Scenario Writer
(1963)
The Other Christopher
Director, Writer
(1961)
Enclosure
Director, Screenplay
(1960)
Moranbong
Writer
(1936)
The Happy Road
Director of Photography