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Was Pagnol the first filmmaker to join the Académie française?

  • Yes

  • No

  • One of the first

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Yes, Pagnol was the first filmmaker to be inducted into the Académie française. The Académie française is a prestigious organization established in 1634 that recognizes outstanding contributions to French literature and language. Pagnol, widely regarded as one of France's most celebrated filmmakers, achieved this honor in 1946, breaking new ground as the inaugural filmmaker among its ranks.
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