Éric Guirado
French film director
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| Intro | French film director | |
| Places | France | |
| is | Film director Screenwriter | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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| Birth | 16 September 1968, Lyon, Urban Community of Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Age | 56 years |
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Biography
Éric Guirado (born 16 September 1968) is a French film director and writer born in Lyon, Rhône.
Career
Éric Guirado started his career as a journalist and his interest in social issues is apparent in the documentary-style of his story-telling. After producing for regional television in France, he directed his first feature film From Heaven (Quand Tu Descendras Du Ciel) in 2003. His most successful film in his home country has been The Grocer's Son (Le Fils de L'Épicier), a dramatic film set in Provence, France. The film was presented as part of the 2007 Namur Francophone Film Festival.