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Robert Bresson (I) (1901–1999)

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Robert Bresson trained as a painter before moving into films as a screenwriter, making a short film (atypically a comedy), Public Affairs in 1934. After spending more than a year as a German POW during World War II, he made his debut with Angels of Sin in 1943. His next film, Les dames du Bois de Boulogne would be the last time he would work with professional actors... See full bio »

Born:

in Bromont-Lamothe, Puy-de-Dôme, France

Died:

(age 98) in Paris, France
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1983 L'argent (writer)
 
1977 The Devil, Probably
 
1974 Lancelot of the Lake (written by)
 
1971 Four Nights of a Dreamer
 
1969 A Gentle Woman (writer)
 
1967 Mouchette (scenario & adaptation and dialogue)
 
1966 Au Hasard Balthazar
 
1962 The Trial of Joan of Arc
 
1959 Pickpocket (writer)
 
1956 A Man Escaped (scenario and dialogue)
 
1951 Diary of a Country Priest
 
1945 Les dames du Bois de Boulogne (scenario & adaptation)
 
1943 Angels of Sin (scenario)
 
1937 Southern Carrier (decoupage / as R. Bresson)
 
1936 Les jumeaux de Brighton
 
1934 Public Affairs (short)
 
1933 C'était un musicien (dialogue)
 
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2003 The Dreamers (acknowledgment: director of Mouchette (1967 - )
 
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1984 The Road to Bresson (documentary)
Himself
 
1967 Au hasard Bresson (documentary short)
Himself
 
1965 Cinéastes de notre temps (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Robert Bresson - Ni vu, ni connu (1965) … Himself
 
1960 Cinépanorama (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 January 1960 (1960) … Himself
 
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2006 Humbert Balsan, producteur rebelle (TV documentary)
Directeur 'Lancelot du Lac'
 
2005 Mag Bodard, un destin (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Words in Progress (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 

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A Man Escaped -- Lt. Fontaine has little to lose in his effort to escape prison, as he is certain that he will be executed if the normal course of events are allowed to their conclusion. L'argent -- An innocent turns to crime after coming into possession of a counterfeit 500 Franc note.
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Personal Details

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1 Biographical Movie  | 8 Print Biographies  | 2 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

R. Bresson

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:

In my opinion, it's clear that music is one element that transforms a film. Let me back up a bit: I believe all the elements: image, sound - and "sound" includes sound effects, dialogue, and music - should affect and transform each other. Without transformation, it isn't art. That's why I consider today's cinema a reproduction... See more »

Trivia:

Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One, 1890-1945". Pages 55-63. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1987. See more »

Trademark:

Always cast non-actors or (as he called them) "models" to give the characters an impassive, naturalist feel See more »

Star Sign:

Libra