About
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
The Monk1972 · Writer, Director
Barbara and Her Furs1967 · Director
The Roundup1965 · Director, Writer
Un honnête homme1963 · Director, Screenplay
Le Temps des assassins1962 · Director, Writer, Cinematography
Une mauvaise nuit1962 · Production Supervisor
La Chevelure1961 · Adaptation, Director
Le palais idéal1958 · Director
La Déroute1957 · Writer, Director