Alexandre Astruc
Directing
- Born
- July 13, 1923 · Paris, France
- Died
- May 19, 2016 (age 92)
Alexandre Auguste Astruc (13 July 1923 – 19 May 2016) was a French film critic and film director.
Before becoming a film director he was a journalist, novelist and film critic.
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His contribution to the auteur theory centers on his notion of the caméra-stylo or "camera-pen" and the idea that directors should wield their cameras like writers use their pens.
In 1994 he was awarded the René Clair Award for his whole body of film work.
Known for
End of Desire
September 24, 1958
The Respectful Prostitute
October 7, 1952
Sentimental Education
May 2, 1962
The Crimson Curtain
March 6, 1953
Bad Liaisons
October 25, 1955
Bassae
January 1, 1964
Savage Souls
May 20, 2001
Shadows of Adultery
April 13, 1961
The Pit and the Pendulum
January 9, 1964
Évariste Galois
June 1, 1965
The Count of Bragelonne
December 9, 1954
Adriatic Sea of Fire
October 8, 1968
Behind the camera20
- 2001Savage Souls Screenplay
- 1993Albert Savarus Director, Writer
- 1981The Fall of the House of Usher Director
- 1980The Adventures of Arsène Lupin Script Editor, Director
- 1976Sartre by Himself Director
- 1974The Purloined Letter Director
- 1970Introduction à la Méthode de F. W. Murnau Director
- 1968Adriatic Sea of Fire Director
- 1966Long March Director, Writer
- 1965Évariste Galois