Portrait of Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Bio: Christian François Bouche-Villeneuve, also known as Chris Marker (France: 29 July 1921 - 29 July 2012) was a French writer, poet, activist, internaut, critic, photographer, traveler, journalist, film enssayist, multimedia artist and documentary maker. He began his work as part of the French Rive gauche group, parallel but different from the nouvelle vague, with which he would later share themes and works
Born: Fri, Jul 29 1921
Birthplace: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France

Death: Sun, Jul 29 2012
Chris Marker is 91 years old
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Poster of Lluvia de jaulas
Lluvia de jaulas
Chris Marker would have been no older than
91 in Lluvia de jaulas
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Jan 23 2019
Poster of La Jétee
La Jétee
Chris Marker would have been no older than
91 in La Jétee
as 'Story'.
Fri, Dec 13 2013
Poster of Kino
Kino
Chris Marker would have been no older than
91 in Kino
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 14 2012
Poster of Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke
Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke
Chris Marker was
90 in Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of 20 Little Films
20 Little Films
Chris Marker was
90 in 20 Little Films
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 13 2012
Poster of iDead
iDead
Chris Marker was
90 in iDead
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 07 2011
Poster of Imagine
Imagine
Chris Marker was
90 in Imagine
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Poster of Stopover in Dubai
Stopover in Dubai
Chris Marker was
89 in Stopover in Dubai
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 05 2011
Poster of ROYAL POLKA.mov
ROYAL POLKA.mov
Chris Marker was
89 in ROYAL POLKA.mov
as 'Director'.
Sun, May 01 2011
Poster of Tempo Risoluto
Tempo Risoluto
Chris Marker was
89 in Tempo Risoluto
as 'Editor, Director'.
Mon, Feb 14 2011
Poster of Overnight
Overnight
Chris Marker was
89 in Overnight
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Ouvroir the Movie
Ouvroir the Movie
Chris Marker was
88 in Ouvroir the Movie
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 02 2010
Poster of The Morning After
The Morning After
Chris Marker was
87 in The Morning After
as 'Director, Editor'.
Wed, Nov 12 2008
Poster of Henchman Glance
Henchman Glance
Chris Marker was
87 in Henchman Glance
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 11 2008
Poster of Pictures at an Exhibition
Pictures at an Exhibition
Chris Marker was
87 in Pictures at an Exhibition
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 26 2008
Poster of Metrotopia
Metrotopia
Chris Marker was
86 in Metrotopia
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Mar 15 2008
Poster of Guillaume Movie
Guillaume Movie
Chris Marker was
86 in Guillaume Movie
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of A Year of TV Seen by Guillaume
A Year of TV Seen by Guillaume
Chris Marker was
86 in A Year of TV Seen by Guillaume
as 'Editor, Director'.
Thu, Nov 08 2007
Poster of Leila Attacks
Leila Attacks
Chris Marker was
85 in Leila Attacks
as 'Cinematography, Director'.
Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of The Andrei Tarkovsky Companion
The Andrei Tarkovsky Companion
Chris Marker was
85 in The Andrei Tarkovsky Companion
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of The Case of the Grinning Cat
The Case of the Grinning Cat
Chris Marker was
83 in The Case of the Grinning Cat
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Dec 05 2004
Poster of Green Vinyl
Green Vinyl
Chris Marker was
83 in Green Vinyl
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Nov 25 2004
Poster of Remembrance of Things to Come
Remembrance of Things to Come
Chris Marker was
80 in Remembrance of Things to Come
as 'Writer, Director, Music'.
Sat, Sep 22 2001
Poster of A Mayor in Kosovo
A Mayor in Kosovo
Chris Marker was
78 in A Mayor in Kosovo
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 01 2000
Poster of Eclipse
Eclipse
Chris Marker was
78 in Eclipse
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 01 1999
Poster of One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
Chris Marker was
77 in One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
as 'Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematography'.
Sat, May 15 1999
Poster of Level Five
Level Five
Chris Marker was
75 in Level Five
as 'Writer, Director, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Feb 19 1997
Poster of Immemory
Immemory
Chris Marker was
75 in Immemory
as 'Director, Editor'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys
Chris Marker was
74 in Twelve Monkeys
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Silent Movie (Edit 2)
Silent Movie (Edit 2)
Chris Marker was
73 in Silent Movie (Edit 2)
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 03 1995
Poster of Blue Helmet
Blue Helmet
Chris Marker was
73 in Blue Helmet
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Mon, Jul 03 1995
Poster of Bullfight in Okinawa
Bullfight in Okinawa
Chris Marker was
72 in Bullfight in Okinawa
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 03 1994
Poster of Three Haiku Videos
Three Haiku Videos
Chris Marker was
72 in Three Haiku Videos
as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Owl Gets in Your Eyes
Owl Gets in Your Eyes
Chris Marker was
72 in Owl Gets in Your Eyes
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Tchaïka
Tchaïka
Chris Marker was
72 in Tchaïka
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Petite Ceinture
Petite Ceinture
Chris Marker was
72 in Petite Ceinture
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Prime Time in the Camps
Prime Time in the Camps
Chris Marker was
71 in Prime Time in the Camps
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 03 1993
Poster of Slon Tango
Slon Tango
Chris Marker was
71 in Slon Tango
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 03 1993
Poster of The Last Bolshevik
The Last Bolshevik
Chris Marker was
71 in The Last Bolshevik
as 'Director, Editor, Cinematography, Writer'.
Thu, Mar 25 1993
Poster of Theory of Sets
Theory of Sets
Chris Marker was
69 in Theory of Sets
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Jul 03 1991
Poster of Berliner Ballade
Berliner Ballade
Chris Marker was
69 in Berliner Ballade
as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Thu, Nov 08 1990
Poster of Berlin 1990
Berlin 1990
Chris Marker was
68 in Berlin 1990
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of An Owl Is an Owl Is an Owl
An Owl Is an Owl Is an Owl
Chris Marker was
68 in An Owl Is an Owl Is an Owl
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of Zoo Piece
Zoo Piece
Chris Marker was
68 in Zoo Piece
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of Rush - Voyage à Moscou
Rush - Voyage à Moscou
Chris Marker was
68 in Rush - Voyage à Moscou
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 03 1990
Poster of Zapping Zone
Zapping Zone
Chris Marker was
68 in Zapping Zone
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Détour Ceausescu
Détour Ceausescu
Chris Marker was
68 in Détour Ceausescu
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Tokyo Days
Tokyo Days
Chris Marker was
66 in Tokyo Days
as 'Director, Editor, Cinematography, Writer'.
Wed, Jul 06 1988
Poster of Cat Listening to Music
Cat Listening to Music
Chris Marker was
66 in Cat Listening to Music
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Havre
Havre
Chris Marker was
64 in Havre
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Jun 04 1986
Poster of Mémoires pour Simone
Mémoires pour Simone
Chris Marker was
64 in Mémoires pour Simone
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Matta '85
Matta '85
Chris Marker was
63 in Matta '85
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 01 1985
Poster of A. K.
A. K.
Chris Marker was
63 in A. K.
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Mon, May 20 1985
Poster of From Chris to Christo
From Chris to Christo
Chris Marker was
63 in From Chris to Christo
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of 2084: Video Clip for the Trade Unions' Reflection and Pleasure
2084: Video Clip for the Trade Unions' Reflection and Pleasure
Chris Marker was
63 in 2084: Video Clip for the Trade Unions' Reflection and Pleasure
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Sans Soleil
Sans Soleil
Chris Marker was
61 in Sans Soleil
as 'Writer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Visual Effects, Music'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Junkopia
Junkopia
Chris Marker was
59 in Junkopia
as 'Original Music Composer, Writer, Director, Editor'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Battle of Chile: Part III
The Battle of Chile: Part III
Chris Marker was
57 in The Battle of Chile: Part III
as 'Producer, Other'.
Thu, Mar 15 1979
Poster of When the Century Took Shape (War and Revolution)
When the Century Took Shape (War and Revolution)
Chris Marker was
56 in When the Century Took Shape (War and Revolution)
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 10 1978
Poster of A Grin Without a Cat
A Grin Without a Cat
Chris Marker was
56 in A Grin Without a Cat
as 'Writer, Director, Editor'.
Wed, Nov 23 1977
Poster of The Spiral
The Spiral
Chris Marker was
54 in The Spiral
as 'Editor'.
Tue, Apr 27 1976
Poster of The Battle of Chile: Part II
The Battle of Chile: Part II
Chris Marker was
54 in The Battle of Chile: Part II
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Mar 13 1976
Poster of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Singer
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Singer
Chris Marker was
53 in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Singer
as 'Director, Editor'.
Thu, Dec 19 1974
Poster of Les Deux mémoires
Les Deux mémoires
Chris Marker was
52 in Les Deux mémoires
as 'Editor'.
Wed, Feb 27 1974
Poster of The Embassy
The Embassy
Chris Marker was
52 in The Embassy
as 'Writer, Director'.
Mon, Dec 31 1973
Poster of You Speak of Chile: What Allende Said
You Speak of Chile: What Allende Said
Chris Marker was
52 in You Speak of Chile: What Allende Said
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 20 1973
Poster of We Maintain It Is Possible
We Maintain It Is Possible
Chris Marker was
52 in We Maintain It Is Possible
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of Kashima Paradise
Kashima Paradise
Chris Marker was
51 in Kashima Paradise
as 'Writer'.
Tue, Apr 10 1973
Poster of The Train Rolls On
The Train Rolls On
Chris Marker was
51 in The Train Rolls On
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Three Cheers for the Whale
Three Cheers for the Whale
Chris Marker was
50 in Three Cheers for the Whale
as 'Director, Sound, Writer, Editor'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of You Speak of Paris: Maspero. Words Have Meaning
You Speak of Paris: Maspero. Words Have Meaning
Chris Marker was
49 in You Speak of Paris: Maspero. Words Have Meaning
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 15 1971
Poster of You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London
You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London
Chris Marker was
49 in You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 15 1971
Poster of Congo Oyé (We Have Come Back)
Congo Oyé (We Have Come Back)
Chris Marker was
49 in Congo Oyé (We Have Come Back)
as 'Editor'.
Tue, Jun 01 1971
Poster of Cuba: Battle of the 10,000,000
Cuba: Battle of the 10,000,000
Chris Marker was
49 in Cuba: Battle of the 10,000,000
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Report on Brazil: Carlos Marighella
Report on Brazil: Carlos Marighella
Chris Marker was
49 in Report on Brazil: Carlos Marighella
as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Tue, Oct 20 1970
Poster of The Confession
The Confession
Chris Marker was
48 in The Confession
as 'Still Photographer'.
Wed, Apr 29 1970
Poster of Jour de tournage
Jour de tournage
Chris Marker was
47 in Jour de tournage
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 01 1969
Poster of Report on Brazil: Torture
Report on Brazil: Torture
Chris Marker was
47 in Report on Brazil: Torture
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Sixth Side of the Pentagon
The Sixth Side of the Pentagon
Chris Marker was
47 in The Sixth Side of the Pentagon
as 'Director, Producer, Cinematography'.
Mon, Aug 26 1968
Poster of Cinétracts
Cinétracts
Chris Marker was
46 in Cinétracts
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, May 31 1968
Poster of Be Seeing You
Be Seeing You
Chris Marker was
46 in Be Seeing You
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 01 1968
Poster of Far from Vietnam
Far from Vietnam
Chris Marker was
46 in Far from Vietnam
as 'Director, Writer, Editor, Producer'.
Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of If I Had Four Dromedaries
If I Had Four Dromedaries
Chris Marker was
45 in If I Had Four Dromedaries
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Nov 01 1966
Poster of The Forbidden Volcano
The Forbidden Volcano
Chris Marker was
44 in The Forbidden Volcano
as 'Writer, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of The Koumiko Mystery
The Koumiko Mystery
Chris Marker was
44 in The Koumiko Mystery
as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Sat, Oct 09 1965
Poster of The Heat of a Thousand Suns
The Heat of a Thousand Suns
Chris Marker was
43 in The Heat of a Thousand Suns
as 'Editor'.
Wed, Jul 21 1965
Poster of From a Distant Gaze
From a Distant Gaze
Chris Marker was
43 in From a Distant Gaze
as 'Cinematography'.
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of Valparaiso
Valparaiso
Chris Marker was
43 in Valparaiso
as 'Screenplay'.
Mon, Aug 31 1964
Poster of The Lovely Month of May
The Lovely Month of May
Chris Marker was
41 in The Lovely Month of May
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, May 01 1963
Poster of Playtime in Paris
Playtime in Paris
Chris Marker was
41 in Playtime in Paris
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of La Jetée
La Jetée
Chris Marker was
40 in La Jetée
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Writer'.
Fri, Feb 16 1962
Poster of ¡Cuba Sí!
¡Cuba Sí!
Chris Marker was
40 in ¡Cuba Sí!
as 'Writer, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Director, Cinematography'.
Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Description of a Struggle
Description of a Struggle
Chris Marker was
38 in Description of a Struggle
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Jun 30 1960
Poster of America as Seen by a Frenchman
America as Seen by a Frenchman
Chris Marker was
38 in America as Seen by a Frenchman
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jun 08 1960
Poster of Night and Fog
Night and Fog
Chris Marker was
37 in Night and Fog
as 'Assistant Director, Script Editor'.
Mon, Apr 27 1959
Poster of The Astronauts
The Astronauts
Chris Marker was
37 in The Astronauts
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of The Sea and the Days
The Sea and the Days
Chris Marker was
36 in The Sea and the Days
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Les hommes de la baleine
Les hommes de la baleine
Chris Marker was
36 in Les hommes de la baleine
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Des Hommes Dans Le Ciel
Des Hommes Dans Le Ciel
Chris Marker was
36 in Des Hommes Dans Le Ciel
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Broadway by Light
Broadway by Light
Chris Marker was
36 in Broadway by Light
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Letter from Siberia
Letter from Siberia
Chris Marker was
35 in Letter from Siberia
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 16 1957
Poster of The Mystery of Workshop 15
The Mystery of Workshop 15
Chris Marker was
35 in The Mystery of Workshop 15
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jan 02 1957
Poster of Django Reinhardt
Django Reinhardt
Chris Marker was
35 in Django Reinhardt
as 'Screenplay'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Sunday in Peking
Sunday in Peking
Chris Marker was
35 in Sunday in Peking
as 'Director, Cinematography, Writer'.
Thu, Nov 01 1956
Poster of Statues Also Die
Statues Also Die
Chris Marker was
31 in Statues Also Die
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, May 01 1953
Poster of Olympia 52
Olympia 52
Chris Marker was
30 in Olympia 52
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Jul 10 1952
Poster of ECU
ECU
Chris Marker will be
91+ in ECU
as 'Thanks'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Owl's Legacy
The Owl's Legacy
Chris Marker was
67+ in The Owl's Legacy
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 12 1989
Poster of Concours de rêve : La Clé des songes
Concours de rêve : La Clé des songes
Chris Marker was
28+ in Concours de rêve : La Clé des songes
as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1950