Jean-François Stévenin

Jean-François Stévenin worked in French cinema as both an actor and a filmmaker. Born on April 23, 1944 in Lons-le-Saunier, Jura, France, Stévenin began in production roles before taking on screen work. In 1970, Stévenin served as second assistant director on the film Bed and Board. By 1978, Stévenin had moved into writing with Mountain Pass. Later in Stévenin’s career, they appeared as themselves in Juliet Berto, where are you? in 2012.

Stévenin’s involvement spanned multiple roles within filmmaking, from behind-the-scenes coordination to creative writing and on-screen performance. Their work included contributions to films recognized in major festivals, including one entered at Cannes. Stévenin died on July 27, 2021, leaving a body of work that reflects their engagement across different…