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Gabriel AghionFrench director.
Date of Birth: 30.12.1955
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Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Breakthrough and Critical Acclaim
- Collaborations with French Cinema Legends
- Exploration of Homosexuality
- Filmography
Early Life and Career
Gabriel Aghion's family relocated from Egypt to Paris when he was four years old. In the 1970s, Aghion worked as an assistant director for filmmakers Claude Zidi, Jean-Jacques Beineix, and Willard Huyck.
Breakthrough and Critical Acclaim
Aghion's directorial and screenwriting debut came with the 1996 film "Pédale douce." This comedy about the lives of homosexuals became a commercial success in France, attracting over four million viewers and earning the title of the country's most successful film of that year. Lead actress Fanny Ardan won a César Award, while Aghion and Patrick Timsit were nominated for Best Screenplay.
Collaborations with French Cinema Legends
In 2000, Aghion reunited with Ardan for the satirical historical film "Libertin." The following year, he collaborated with another French cinema icon, Catherine Deneuve, in the comedy "Belle-maman." Deneuve then worked with Aghion again in 2001 for a remake of the British TV series "Harlots."
Exploration of Homosexuality
Aghion's films often explore the theme of same-sex relationships, as he is openly gay. In 2004, he attempted to replicate the success of "Pédale douce" with "Les fils du vent," another film centered on homosexuality.
Filmography
1983 - La Scarlatine1990 - Rue du Bac
1995 - Pédale douce
1999 - Belle-maman
1999 - Libertin
2001 - Harlots
2004 - Les fils du vent
2011 - Manon Lescaut, ou l'Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux