Known for

Directing

Born

Apr 20, 1940 (86 years old)

Place of birth

Valence, Drome, France

Jacques Kébadian

Jacques Kébadian is a French filmmaker of Armenian descent. He began his career assisting director Robert Bresson on Mouchette (1967). Kébadian has directed several documentaries and feature films, often focusing on social and political themes. His works include Nous avons bu la même eau (1995) and Retour en Arménie (2007), exploring Armenian identity and history. Kébadian is also known for his involvement in film education and workshops.

Titles

Au Hasard Balthazar

Movie • 1966

A Gentle Woman

Movie • 1969

Mouchette

Movie • 1967

Emergency Kisses

Movie • 1989

Paradis Perdu

Movie • 1975

Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa

Movie • 1985

Les Révoltés

Movie • 2019

No Return Possible

Movie • 2026