Jacques Charby
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Born13 June 1929
Paris, France
Died1 January 2006 (aged 76)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Actor, director, writer
Yearsactive1956–2000
Jacques Charby | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 June 1929 Paris, France |
| Died | 1 January 2006 (aged 76) Paris, France |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer |
| Years active | 1956–2000 |
Jacques Charby (13 June 1929 – 1 January 2006) was a French actor, director, writer, and outspoken activist against colonialism during the Algerian War. A member of the Réseau Jeanson or Jeanson network, he cooperated with Algeria's National Liberation Front in the fight for Algerian independence. He also wrote the first feature-length film chronicling Algerian Independence, entitled So Young a Peace, which was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival.[1]
