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Born in Pontchâteau, France, in 1931, he studied fine arts, starting in animation cinema as an assistant to Paul Grimault. He later worked as an assistant director to the documentary-maker, Georges Rouqier, who produced his first short, “Le Sabotier du Val de Loire” (1955). Demy debuted in features with “Lola” (1961). His establishment as a unique voice came with his third film, the musical “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (1964), starring Catherine Deneuve. The movie won the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for best foreign language film. Three years later, he made “The Young Girls of Rochefort” (1967), another musical starring Deneuve and Gene Kelly. Among his works are also titles such as “Model Shop” (1969), “Donkey Skin” (1970) and “Lady Oscar” (1979). “Three Seats for the 26th” (1988) is his last work. Jacques Demy died in Paris in 1990.