Film director. Born Paris to an anarchist father. Vigo's two important films are Zero for Conduct (1933) and L'Atalante (1934). Vigo's anarchism is discussed at Libcom. Died Paris.
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Jean Vigo
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Anarchists
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Coronet Cinema - Camberwell
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Gainsborough Film Studios
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Lumière Cinématographe
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Lupino Lane
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Charles Rider Noble
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