Swiss movie stars died in 1961
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Blaise Cendrars
Blaise Cendrars (September 1, 1887 La Chaux-de-Fonds-January 21, 1961 Paris) also known as Cendrars, Blaise, Frédéric-Louis Sauser or Frédéric Louis Sauser was a Swiss novelist, poet, actor and film director.
Born Frédéric-Louis Sauser in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Cendrars spent most of his early years traveling the world as a merchant sailor. It was during these travels that he developed a passion for literature and began writing his own works. He later moved to France and became part of the avant-garde literary movement of the 1910s.
Cendrars' writing was characterized by his innovative use of language and unconventional storytelling techniques, which were influenced by his experiences as a traveler and his interest in the modern world. He published numerous works, including novels, poetry collections, and memoirs, many of which are considered classics of 20th-century literature.
In addition to his writing, Cendrars also worked as a film director and actor, and was a friend and collaborator of many artists and writers of his time, including Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and James Joyce. He was also a highly decorated French army veteran, having lost his right arm in World War I.
Cendrars' legacy continues to influence writers and artists today, and he is remembered as one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.
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