Claude Zidi (born July 25, 1934) is a French film director and screenwriter who is noted for his mainstream burlesque comedies. Born in Paris, he started as a cameraman and then cinematographer, and made his directorial and screenwriting debut in 1971. He won the César Award for Best Director for My New Partner, for which he was also nominated for Best Writing.
Filmography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1971 | Les Bidasses en folie |
| 1974 | La Moutarde me monte au nez |
| 1975 | La Course à l'échalote |
| 1976 | L'aile ou la cuisse |
| 1977 | L'Animal |
| 1978 | La Zizanie |
| 1980 | Les Sous-doués |
| 1980 | Inspecteur la Bavure |
| 1982 | Les Sous-doués en vacances |
| 1983 | Banzaï |
| 1984 | My New Partner |
| 1985 | Les rois du gag |
| 1987 | Association Of Wrongdoers |
| 1989 | Deux |
| 1989 | Ripoux contre ripoux |
| 1991 | La Totale! |
| 1993 | Profil bas |
| 1994 | True Lies (Writer only) |
| 1997 | Arlette |
| 1999 | Asterix and Obelix vs Caesar |
| 2001 | La boîte |
External links
| Preceded by Ettore Scola for Le Bal |
César Award for Best Director 1985 My New Partner |
Succeeded by Michel Deville for Péril en la demeure |
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