10 Facts About Georges Sadoul

Georges Sadoul is known for writing encyclopedias of film and filmmakers, many of which have been translated into English.

Georges Sadoul notably brought there Jean Epstein, Henry Prunieres, Andre Lurcat, Jacques Riviere, Jacques Copeau and Andre Lhote.

Georges Sadoul is editor-in-chief of the magazine for young people, published by the PCF, Mon Camarade.

Georges Sadoul was responsible for the cinematographic section of the journal Regards, from 1936.

Georges Sadoul collaborated with the clandestine Les Letters Francaises and the Stars.

Georges Sadoul viewd films around the world with a focus on developing countries.

Georges Sadoul taught cinema history at the IDHEC, and taught at the Sorbonne's Institut de filmologie.

Georges Sadoul was the first secretary general of the French Federation of Film Clubs and the International Federation of Film Clubs.

Georges Sadoul published of some of the most important reviews of the era in magazines such as Cahiers du Cinema.

Georges Sadoul died in Paris at the age of sixty-three.