Diourka Medveczky
Known for: Directing
Born: July 14, 1930
Died: October 26, 2018
Diourka Medveczky was a Hungarian-born French sculptor, screenwriter, and film director. He moved to France in the 1950s and became known for his sculptural works, which were exhibited in various galleries. Medveczky ventured into filmmaking in the 1960s, directing short films such as Le Socrate (1968) and Paul (1969). He collaborated with his then-wife, actress Bernadette Lafont, who starred in his films. Medveczky's work in both sculpture and film was characterized by its avant-garde style and…