Albert Capellani

1874–1931 (age 57)

Film director

Biography

Albert Capellani was an early film director whose elegant approach to storytelling helped shape French silent cinema, bringing adaptations of literature and poignant human dramas to the screen.

He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery, a resting place that acknowledges his role in laying the foundation for generations of filmmakers.

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