Jean Renoir

Biography

Jean Renoir (15 September 1894 – 12 February 1979) was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and author known for his poetic realism movement and socially conscious films. His notable works include Grand Illusion (1937), The Rules of the Game (1939), and The River (1951), shot in color as the first in India. A pioneer of cinematic storytelling, Renoir was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1975 for his enduring legacy.