Jacques Prévert was a renowned French poet and screenwriter. Born on 4 February 1900 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, he quickly became a beloved figure in the French-speaking world. His poems, celebrated for their simplicity and wordplay, remain popular especially within educational settings. Prévert was also an influential figure in the poetic realist movement in film, with his most acclaimed work being Les Enfants du Paradis (1945). His first book was published in 1946, marking the start of his literary acclaim.