Jean Bastia

Jean Bastia

Director · Producer · Writer

Paris, Ile-de-France, France
February 21, 1919

Biography

Jean Bastia, born Jean Charles Paul Fortunio Simoni, was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed and wrote several films in the 1950s and 1960s, including Les Veinards (1963) and Les Bricoleurs (1963). Bastia's work often featured comedic elements and reflected the popular culture of his time. His contributions to French cinema include both directing and writing, showcasing his versatility in the film industry.

Photo

Jean Bastia 1

Representative Works

Nocturnal Uproar
Nocturnal Uproar
5.0
/ French
Gigi
Gigi
6.1
/ French
We at Champignol
We at Champignol
5.5
/ French
Dynamite Jack
Dynamite Jack
8.0
/ French
Crazy for Love
Crazy for Love
6.3
/ French
Réseau secret
Réseau secret
No Rating Yet
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Nocturnal Uproar
1979Nominee

Best Picture

Nocturnal Uproar

Gigi
1949Nominee

Best Director

Gigi

Some Like It... Cold
1960Nominee

Best Director

Some Like It... Cold

Career Highlights

We at Champignol
1957Highlight

Best Director

We at Champignol

The Boss of Champignol
1966Highlight

Best Director

The Boss of Champignol