Jacques Charby
| Jacques Charby | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 June 1929 Paris, France |
| Died |
1 January 2006 (aged 76) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Actor, director, writer |
| Years active | 1956-2000 |
Jacques Charby (13 June 1929 – 1 January 2006) was a French actor, director, writer, and outspoken activist during against colonialism during the Algerian War. A member of the Réseau Jeanson or Jeanson network, he cooperated with Algeria's National Liberation Front in the fight for Algerian independence. He also wrote the first feature-length film chronicling Algerian Independence, entitled So Young a Peace, which was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival.[1]
Life and Work
Charby was born Jacques Charbit in Paris.
References
- ↑ "4th Moscow International Film Festival (1965)". MIFF. Retrieved 2012-12-08.