Jean Painlevé

Born: 1902-11-20

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Jean Painlevé was a French photographer and filmmaker who specialized in underwater fauna.

Known For

Blood of the Beasts
How Some Jellyfish Are Born
The Love Life of an Octopus
The Octopus
Jean Painlevé Through His Films
Bluebeard
Liquid Crystals
Cinéastes de notre temps : Jean Vigo
Shrimp Stories
Calder's 1927 Great Circus

Top Movie Credits

Blood of the Beasts Writer
How Some Jellyfish Are Born Director
The Love Life of an Octopus Director
The Octopus Director
Jean Painlevé Through His Films Interviewee
Bluebeard Producer
Liquid Crystals Director
Cinéastes de notre temps : Jean Vigo Self
Shrimp Stories Director of Photography
Calder's 1927 Great Circus Editor