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Charles L. Bitsch

Director & actor · born 23 April 1931 · Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France

Charles L. Bitsch was a French film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer associated with the French New Wave. Born in Mulhouse, he studied at the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC). Bitsch began his career as a cinematographer, working on short films like Le Coup du berger (1956). He served as an assistant director for prominent filmmakers, including Claude Chabrol on Le Beau Serge (1958) and Jean-Luc Godard on Le Mépris (1963). Bitsch directed films such as Les Baisers (1964) and La Chance et l'amour (1964). His work is noted for its stylistic innovation and contribution to the French New Wave movement.

Where to start: The 400 Blows (1959).

As director 5

As actor 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Charles L. Bitsch movie?

By viewer score, The 400 Blows (1959) at 8.0/10.

What are Charles L. Bitsch’s most popular movies?

The 400 Blows, La Chinoise, Les Bonnes Femmes.

How many movies has Charles L. Bitsch made?

12 films on TMDB, 5 as director, 7 as actor.

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