Éric Guirado (born 16 September 1968) is a French

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and

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born in Lyon, Rhône.

Career

Éric Guirado started his career as a

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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

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, France. The film was presented as part of the 2007 Namur Francophone Film Festival.

Filmography

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Review: Le fils de l'épicier (The Grocer's Son)
European Films César Award winners French film directors Mass media people from Lyon 1968 births Living people {{France-film-director-stub