| Georges Huisman | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Georges Huisman | |
| Born | (1889-05-03)May 3, 1889 Valenciennes |
| Died | December 28, 1957(1957-12-28) (aged 68) Paris |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Historian, Politician |
Georges Huisman (May 3, 1889 - December 28, 1957) was a French historian and politician who served as the Jury President of the Cannes Film Festival from 1946 to 1949. He also served as the mayor of Valmondois from 1932 to 1939.
He founded the Cannes Film Festival at the behest of the French Prime Minister Jean Zay. Their goal was to create a film festival that would rival the prestige of the Venice Film Festival.
Biography
He was born in Valenciennes on 3 May 1889. He graduated with a degree in history from the École Nationale des Chartes. He died on 28 December 1957 in Paris.
Career
He served as the Jury President of the Cannes Film Festival from 1946 to 1949.
He also served as the mayor of Valmondois from 1932 to 1939. He also served as the director of the Administration of Fine Arts.
Throughout his career, he held various positions in the French Government. However, after the defeat of France in the Second World War, he was relieved of his responsibilities by the Vichy Regime.
See also
References
- ^ "Georges HUISMAN - Festival de Cannes 2023". www.festival-cannes.com.
- "Georges Huisman". sentiersdupatrimoine.mobi.
- ^ "Georges Huisman , French historian, director of the Administration of..." Getty Images.
- ^ "Georges Huisman". Valmondois.