Maurice Failevic, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Maurice Failevic

French film director

Date of Birth: 14-Aug-1933

Place of Birth: 4th arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 27-Dec-2016

Profession: screenwriter, television director, film director, activist

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Maurice Failevic (August 14, 1933 – December 27, 2016) was a French film director.
A communist, he directed more than 50 films about class struggles, depicting the lives of members of the French working class, from peasants during the French Revolution to the unemployed, factory workers and banlieue dwellers in the 20th century.
He directed films for cinema and television as well as documentaries. He was the recipient of several awards for his work, including the Prix de la critique from the International Critics' Week twice, the Fipa d'or and the Fipa d'argent, and the Grand Prix from the Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques.
On his death, the French Culture Minister, Audrey Azoulay, said he "stood for an activist approach to cinema, based on his commitment to political and social engagement".