Jean Desbordes
French poet (1906-1944)
Jean Desbordes was a French poet, novelist, actor, and playwright. A prominent figure in the Parisian avant-garde during the interwar period, he was the protégé and lover of Jean Cocteau. During World War II, he served as a high-ranking member of the French Resistance within the Franco-Polish F2 network. He was arrested and tortured to death by the Gestapo in July 1944.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1930–1932) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | The Blood of a poet | Audio Brandon | 63 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1932 | Le sang d'un poete. | a Vintage Films presentation ; de Jean Cocteau. | 19:49 | 16mm | B&W | sound |