He was truly one of a kind, a humorous and joyful man.
A talented director, a generous friend, a loving husband and father.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Jeannot Szwarc was born in Paris on Nov. 21, 1937.

Jeannot Szwarc in 1984.Credit:Everett
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The latter film was a 1980 romance starringJane SeymourandChristopher Reeve.
Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul.

Jeannot Szwarc directing ‘Scandal’.Danny Feld / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
He gifted us many timeless stories, includingSomewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever.
May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.
PerTHR, he is survived by his wife, Cara Szwarc, and sons Sacha and Stefan Szwarc.