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Paul Seban

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Directed movies: 7Directed series: 1All crew credits: 8

TMDB ID: 1350121

IMDb ID: nm0780915

Known for: Directing

Born: October 21, 1929

Died: July 1, 2020

Age: 90

Place of birth: Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1962 - 1977

Years active: 16

Average TMDB rating: 7.38

Wikidata: Q3372193

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Biography

Paul Seban was a French film director and journalist, recognized for his contributions to French cinema and television. After spending his childhood in Algeria, Seban moved to Paris at the age of 19. He graduated from the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC) in 1952 and began his career as an assistant director, working with filmmakers like Jean Renoir and Orson Welles. Seban directed several political documentaries focusing on anti-colonialism and communism. He collaborated with Marguerite Duras on the film adaptation of her play La Musica (1967). Seban's work is noted for its political engagement and exploration of social issues.

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