Charles L. Bitsch
Biography
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2003The Outskirts of AlphavilleFilm
- 1990Le Bonheur des autresFilm: Director
- 1969The Last ManFilm: Writer, Director
- 1966M.M.M. 83Film: Writer
- 1964Chance at LoveFilm: Writer, Director
- 1964Les baisersFilm: Director
- 1960Les Bonnes FemmesFilm: Soldier in Prison Cell (uncredited)
- 1959The 400 BlowsFilm: Officier de police (non crédité)
- 1956Fool’s MateFilm: Writer
- 1956The Kreutzer SonataFilm: (uncredited)
- 1953Three DatesFilm: Director, Screenplay
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