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Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
Writing
June 30, 1931
Died February 2, 2011 (79 years old)
Paris, France
2
Acting Credits
3
Directed
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 fath...
