Jean-Pierre Bastid
Writing·Feb 4, 1937·Montreuil-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetJean-Pierre Bastid is a French writer, director, and screenwriter recognized for his work in film and literature. After studying at the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC), he began his career as an assistant to Jean Cocteau on Le Testament d'Orphée (1960) and worked with Nicholas Ray. Bastid directed several films, including Massacre of Pleasure (1966), which faced censorship in France. He co-wrote the novel Laissez bronzer les cadavres! (1971) with Jean-Patrick Manchette, marking a revival in French noir fiction. Bastid also co-wrote the screenplay for Dupont Lajoie (1975), directed by Yves Boisset. His work spans various genres and mediums, reflecting his versatility and commitment to storytelling.
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|---|---|
 Bandits d'amour2001 · Writer | Writer |
 L'Addition1984 · Writer | Writer |
 L'étouffe grand-mère1982 · Director, Screenplay | Director, Screenplay |
 The Common Man1975 · Screenplay | Screenplay |
 Under the Sign of Voodoo1974 · Screenplay | Screenplay |
 Lo Païs1973 · Writer | Writer |
| BBartleby1970 · Director, Writer, Producer | Director, Writer, Producer |
 The Black Hand1968 · Screenplay | Screenplay |
| PPas de chrysanthèmes pour la gluglu1967 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
 Hell on the Beach1966 · Writer | Writer |