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Philippe Garrel

Philippe Garrel

Director & actor · born 6 April 1948 · Boulogne Billancourt, France

Philippe Garrel (French: [gaʁɛl]; born 6 April 1948; Boulogne-Billancourt) is a French director, cinematographer, screenwriter, film editor, and producer, associated with the French New Wave movement. Garrel and actress Brigitte Sy are the parents of actors Louis Garrel and Esther Garrel.

Philippe Garrel was born in Boulogne-Billancourt in 1948, the son of actor Maurice Garrel and his wife. His brother, Thierry Garrel, is a producer. The younger Garrel became interested in film and started his career early, influenced by the new work of Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut. At the age of 16, Garrel wrote and directed his first film, Les Enfants désaccordés, in 1964.

Where to start: The Plough (2023).

As director 43

As actor 23

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Philippe Garrel movie?

By viewer score, The Plough (2023) at 5.5/10.

What are Philippe Garrel’s most popular movies?

Lover for a Day, Jealousy, In the Shadow of Women.

How many movies has Philippe Garrel made?

66 films on TMDB, 43 as director, 23 as actor.

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