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AKA: James Francis Ivory
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 06/07/1928
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, USA
biography
James Ivory began his career as a documentary filmmaker before teaming up with producer Ismail Merchant to make "The Householder" (1963). Based on a novel by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, the film marked the first of the trio's features centering on the people and culture of India. The team's second effort, "Shakespeare Wallah" (1965), attracted international attention for its sensitive portrayal of a family of British touring actors and its insights into the legacy of colonialism. Merchant and Ivory went on to earn a reputation for quality films made on shoestring budgets, with their best
Directed, wrote, edited and photographed the student short "Four in the Morning"
1957
Produced, directed, wrote and photographed the documentary short "Venice: Theme and Variations"
1959
Helmed the documentary short "The Sword and the Flute", featuring the sitar music of Ravi Shankar
1961
Met Ishmail Merchant at a screening of "The Sword and the Flute"; together formed Merchant Ivory Productions (MIP)
1963
Feature directing debut (and first MIP production), "The Householder"; first collaboration with screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala who adapted from her novel
