Were Alan Mak and Jacques Rivette from the same country?
Alan Mak (director) Alan Mak Siu-fai (; born 1 January 1965), is a Hong Kong writer, director, actor and producer.
Jacques Natanson French writer Jacques Natanson (15 May 1901 – 19 May 1975) first became involved in the movies in 1929 when one of his plays was adapted for the screen. He enjoyed a fruitful collaboration with Max Ophüls, on such films as "La Ronde" (1951, earning an Academy Award nomination), "Le Plaisir" (1952) and "Lola Montès" (1955).