One-Eyed Men Are Kings (1974)
One-Eyed Men Are Kings [Les... borgnes sont rois] is a 1974 French short film directed by Michel Leroy and Edmond Séchan. In the film, a sad middle-aged man in Paris man and his dog go for a walk, which turns into an ordeal. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Directors: Michel Leroy, Edmond Séchan.
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Paul Préboist as Léon |
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Marie Marc as Léon’s mother |
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Lyne Chardonnet as |
| Writing | Edmond Séchan | Writer |
| Directing | Michel Leroy | Director |
| Directing | Edmond Séchan | Director |
| Editing | Michel Leroy | Editor |
| Sound | François de Roubaix | Original Music Composer |