Hervé Joseph Lebrun is a French film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the films "L'Enfant Secret" (1979) and "Le Petit Prince" (1982).
Lebrun was born in 1948 in Paris, France. He grew up in a family of artists and was exposed to various forms of art from a young age. He attended the Sorbonne in Paris, where he studied literature, history and film. After graduating, he began working as a film editor for French television. It was during this time that he began to develop his own personal style of filmmaking.
In 1979, Lebrun released his first feature film, "L'Enfant Secret," which was a critical and commercial success. The film tells the story of a young boy who is sent away to live with his grandmother in rural France. The film explores themes of family, identity, and the power of memories. It was nominated for a César Award for Best Film.
Lebrun followed this success with his second feature film, "Le Petit Prince" (1982). This film is based on the classic novel by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It tells the story of a young prince who has been sent away to a distant planet in order to learn about life. The film was critically acclaimed and was nominated for a César Award for Best Film.
Lebrun's other films include "L'Amour en Héritage" (1986), "L'Enfant et les Loups" (1989), "La Nuit des Etoiles" (1990), and "Les Autres" (1993). His most recent film, "L'Amour de Mon Père" (2007), tells the story of a young girl who discovers the truth about her father's past.
Lebrun has also directed a number of short films, including "Le Train" (1998) and "Le Fleuve" (2008). He has also written several books, including a collection of his short stories and a novel.
Lebrun has won numerous awards for his work, including the Prix Louis-Delluc for Best Director for "Le Petit Prince" and the Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival for "L'Enfant Secret." He is considered to be one of the most important French directors of his generation.
