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François Cavanna

Feb 22, 1923 - Jan 29, 2014 (90 years old) in Nogent-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France

French author and satirical newspaper editor. He contributed to the creation and success of Hara-Kiri and Charlie Hebdo. He wrote in a variety of genres including reportage, satire, essays, novels, autobiography and humor. He also translated six books about famous cartoonists.

Known For

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Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Self (archive footage)
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Is There a Frenchman in the House?
Malgençon
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The Year 01
A conspirator
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Vive les femmes !
Peasant with the beret
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Choron dernière
Self
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Cavanna, jusqu'à l'ultime seconde j'écrirai
Self (archive footage)
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Cartoon circus
Self
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Hara Kiri - Le coffret bête et méchant
Self

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