Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld

Known for

Writing

Born

Jun 30, 1931

Died

Feb 2, 2011

From

Paris, France

Jean‑Dominique de La Rochefoucauld (1931–2011) was a French screenwriter and director, recognized as one of the key figures of historical television drama. A frequent collaborator of Roberto Rossellini (The Taking of Power by Louis XIV, Socrates, Blaise Pascal), he later created his own landmark works, including Richelieu ou la Journée des dupes and L’An Mil. Known for his rigorous research and clear, educational storytelling, he left a lasting mark on French cultural television. He was the father of actress Sophie de La Rochefoucauld and director Claire de La Rochefoucauld.

Credits

The Mouth Agape

19746.6out of 10

Witnesses to a Film Shoot

20040.0out of 10

Le Président et la garde barrière

19974.0out of 10

Charles Clément, canut de Lyon

197910.0out of 10

Blaise Pascal

19727.5out of 10

Richelieu ou La journée des dupes

19838.0out of 10

The Author of Beltraffio

19767.5out of 10

Rosalie Hits the Road

20058.0out of 10

1788

19787.5out of 10

Acts of the Apostles

19695.5out of 10

Marcheloup

19828.5out of 10

Henry James Stories

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