Patrick Lebon (2 January 1940 – 3 February 2021) was a Belgian film director and screenwriter.[1]
Patrick Lebon | |
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 Patrick Lebon | |
| Born | 2 January 1940 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Died | 3 February 2021 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation(s) | Film Director Screenwriter |
Biography edit
Lebon studied at the Netherlands Film Academy in Amsterdam. He graduated in 1965, directing the film Huuh huuh. He directed feature films Salut en de kost, Hellegat, Zaman, and Paniekzaaiers, which was the 11th greatest Belgian cinematic success, garnering 500,000 viewers.[2] It is now the 17th greatest Belgian feature film of all time.[3]
Patrick Lebon died on 3 February 2021 at the age of 81, one month and one day after his birthday.
References edit
- ^ Bonneure, Kristien (4 February 2021). "Filmregisseur Patrick Lebon (81) overleden, bekend van "Zaman" en "Paniekzaaiers" met Gaston en Leo" [Film director Patrick Lebon (81) passed away, known for "Zaman" and "Paniekzaaiers" with Gaston and Leo]. VRT NWS (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "De 20 meest succesvolle Vlaamse films aller tijden". De Morgen (in Dutch). 3 January 2014.
- ^ "VAF jaarverslag 2017" (PDF). Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds (in Dutch). 2017.
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