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Acclaimed French actor Michel Piccoli, known for films "Le Mepris" and "Belle De Jour", has died at the age of 94. Close to home, he worked with Godard on "Contempt" and "Passion", and starred in Spanish director Bunuel's films such as 1967's "Belle de jour", 1969's "The Milky Way" and 1972's "The Discreet Charm Of The Bourgeoisie". Piccoli bagged the …
In this 1974 photo, French actor Michel Piccoli talks with Swedish actress Liv Ullmann at the Cannes Film Festival. French actor Michel Piccoli, a prolific screen star who appeared in landmark films by directors such as Luis Buñuel — including in his Academy Award-winning “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” — and Jean-Luc Godard, has died. His most memorable appearance …
