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Bertrand Blier(1939-2025)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Actor
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Bertrand Blier in The Clink of Ice (2010)
Bertrand Blier was born on 14 March 1939 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France. He was a writer and director, known for The Clink of Ice (2010), Buffet Froid (1979) and Too Beautiful for You (1989). He was married to Catherine Blier Florin, Françoise Vergnaud and Farida Rahouadj. He died on 20 January 2025 in Paris, France.
BornMarch 14, 1939
DiedJanuary 20, 2025(85)
BornMarch 14, 1939
DiedJanuary 20, 2025(85)
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  • Awards
    • 15 wins & 19 nominations total

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Known for

The Clink of Ice (2010)
The Clink of Ice
6.2
  • Writer
  • 2010
Buffet Froid (1979)
Buffet Froid
7.2
  • Writer
  • 1979
Too Beautiful for You (1989)
Too Beautiful for You
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1989
1, 2, 3, Freeze (1993)
1, 2, 3, Freeze
6.3
  • Writer
  • 1993

Credits

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Writer

  • Susan Sarandon, Christopher Walken, John Turturro, Bobby Cannavale, Pete Davidson, and Audrey Tautou in The Jesus Rolls (2019)
    The Jesus Rolls
    4.4
    • based on the book "Les Valseuses" by
    • based on the screenplay by
    • 2019
  • Gérard Depardieu and Christian Clavier in Heavy Duty (2019)
    Heavy Duty
    4.5
    • written by
    • 2019
  • The Clink of Ice (2010)
    The Clink of Ice
    6.2
    • written by
    • 2010
  • Gérard Depardieu, Monica Bellucci, and Bernard Campan in How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)
    How Much Do You Love Me?
    5.6
    • Writer
    • 2005
  • Pédale dure (2004)
    Pédale dure
    2.4
    • Writer
    • 2004
  • Les côtelettes (2003)
    Les côtelettes
    5.1
    • dialogue
    • play
    • scenario
    • 2003
  • Les acteurs (2000)
    Les acteurs
    5.9
    • Writer
    • 2000
  • Les années Yop (1996)
    Les années Yop
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Yop!
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Anouk Grinberg in My Man (1996)
    My Man
    6.2
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Carole Bouquet and Michel Blanc in Dead Tired (1994)
    Dead Tired
    6.4
    • original idea
    • 1994
  • 1, 2, 3, Freeze (1993)
    1, 2, 3, Freeze
    6.3
    • screenplay
    • writer
    • 1993
  • Merci La Vie (1991)
    Merci La Vie
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 1991
  • Too Beautiful for You (1989)
    Too Beautiful for You
    6.7
    • writer
    • 1989
  • Ménage (1986)
    Ménage
    6.9
    • Writer
    • 1986

Director

  • Gérard Depardieu and Christian Clavier in Heavy Duty (2019)
    Heavy Duty
    4.5
    • Director
    • 2019
  • The Clink of Ice (2010)
    The Clink of Ice
    6.2
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Gérard Depardieu, Monica Bellucci, and Bernard Campan in How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)
    How Much Do You Love Me?
    5.6
    • Director
    • 2005
  • Les côtelettes (2003)
    Les côtelettes
    5.1
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Les acteurs (2000)
    Les acteurs
    5.9
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Les années Yop (1996)
    Les années Yop
    Short
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Yop!
    Short
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Anouk Grinberg in My Man (1996)
    My Man
    6.2
    • Director
    • 1996
  • 1, 2, 3, Freeze (1993)
    1, 2, 3, Freeze
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Merci La Vie (1991)
    Merci La Vie
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Too Beautiful for You (1989)
    Too Beautiful for You
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Ménage (1986)
    Ménage
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Nathalie Baye and Alain Delon in Our History (1984)
    Our History
    6.4
    • Director
    • 1984
  • My Best Friend's Girl (1983)
    My Best Friend's Girl
    5.9
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Ariel Besse and Patrick Dewaere in Beau-père (1981)
    Beau-père
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1981

Actor

  • Papa, Alexandre, Maxime & Eduardo (2015)
    Papa, Alexandre, Maxime & Eduardo
    Short
    • Papa
    • 2015
  • Romane Bohringer, Jeanne Balibar, Linh-Dan Pham, Julie Depardieu, Mélanie Doutey, Estelle Lefébure, Karole Rocher, Maïwenn, and Karin Viard in All About Actresses (2009)
    All About Actresses
    6.5
    • Bertrand Blier
    • 2009
  • Gérard Depardieu, Monica Bellucci, and Bernard Campan in How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)
    How Much Do You Love Me?
    5.6
    • Le client de Muguet (uncredited)
    • 2005
  • Les acteurs (2000)
    Les acteurs
    5.9
    • Bertrand Blier (uncredited)
    • 2000
  • Ma vie est un enfer (1991)
    Ma vie est un enfer
    5.5
    • Le prêtre
    • 1991

Personal details

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    • Encyclopedia
  • Born
    • March 14, 1939
    • Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
  • Died
    • January 20, 2025
    • Paris, France
  • Spouses
      Catherine Blier FlorinAugust 14, 1973 - June 17, 1999 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
      Béatrice Blier
  • Parents
      Bernard Blier
  • Relatives
    • Roger Godart(Aunt or Uncle)
  • Other works
    Directed TV commercial for Les 3 Suisses.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1990
  • Trademark
      Frequently cast Gérard Depardieu and Patrick Dewaere.

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