Jean Vautrin (17 May 1933 – 16 June 2015), real name Jean Herman, was a French writer, filmmaker and film critic.

Life and career

After studying literature at Auxerre, he took first place in the Id'HEC competition. He studied French literature at the University of Bombay; he became assistant director to Roberto Rossellini. Back in France, he produced five feature films. He became famous among the general public in 1989, winning the Prix Goncourt for his novel Un grand pas vers le bon Dieu. His novel Le Cri du Peuple was adapted as a graphic novel by Jacques Tardi.

Filmography

Assistant director

Director

Screenwriter

Actor

Novels

Four French Soldiers

Novellas

Collaboration

Les Aventures de Boro, reporter photographe, with Dan Franck