Serge Roullet
Directing
- Born
- July 6, 1926 · Bordeaux, Gironde, France
- Died
- February 14, 2023 (age 96)
Serge Roullet was a French film director and screenwriter known for his thought-provoking works. Born in Bordeaux, he experienced a tumultuous adolescence during the German occupation of France in World War II. At 20, Roullet committed to a career in cinema, undertaking various roles to master the art of filmmaking. He served as an assistant director to Robert Bresson on The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962), which significantly influenced his minimalist style. Roullet's directorial debut, The Wall (1967), adapted from Jean-Paul Sartre's short story, was entered into the 17th Berlin International Film Festival. His filmography includes Benito Cereno (1971), based on Herman Melville's novella, and Le Voyage étranger (1992). Roullet's films are characterized by their philosophical depth and exploration of human freedom.
Known for
Behind the camera10
- 2008Avoue que tu mens Producer, Screenplay, Director, Director of Photography
- 1992Le voyage étranger Director, Writer
- 1978Djerrahi: une cérémonie soufie Camera Operator
- 1974La fille à l'envers Director
- 1971Benito Cereno Writer, Director
- 1971Jupiter Technical Advisor
- 1967The Wall Director, Writer
- 1963The Trial of Joan of Arc First Assistant Director
- 1963Sillages Director, Writer
- 1948