Biography
Adonis Kyrou was a Greek-born French film director, screenwriter, and critic, known for his work in surrealist cinema and film criticism. Born in Athens, he moved to Paris after World War II, where he became an active member of the surrealist movement and a close associate of filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Kyrou directed several films, including The Roundup (1965) and The Monk (1972), the latter co-written with Buñuel. He authored influential books such as Le Surréalisme au cinéma (1953) and Amour-érotisme et cinéma (1957), which explored the intersections of surrealism, eroticism, and film. Kyrou's work significantly impacted the study and appreciation of surrealist cinema. He passed away in Paris in 1985.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
The Monk
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1972
The Monk
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1972
Sial IV
Role: Writer
TV • 1969
Sial IV
Role: Director
TV • 1969
Sial IV
Role: Creator
TV • 1969
Barbara and Her Furs
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1967
The Roundup
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1965
The Roundup
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1965
Le Temps des assassins
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1962
Le Temps des assassins
Role: Cinematography
MOVIE • 1962
Le Temps des assassins
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1962
Une mauvaise nuit
Role: Production Supervisor
MOVIE • 1962
La Chevelure
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1961
La Chevelure
Role: Adaptation
MOVIE • 1961
Le palais idéal
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1958
La Déroute
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1957
La Déroute
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1957