Known For
Writing
Born
Jun 30, 1931
Died
Feb 02, 2011
Place of Birth
Paris, France
Credits
12 titles
Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Rosalie Hits the Road
Director
Witnesses to a Film Shoot
Self
Le Président et la garde barrière
Director
Richelieu ou La journée des dupes
Director
Marcheloup
Adaptation
Charles Clément, canut de Lyon
Writer
1788
Writer
The Author of Beltraffio
Dialogue
Henry James Stories
Dialogue
The Mouth Agape
Blaise Pascal
Dialogue
Acts of the Apostles
Writer