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

The 400 Blows

La Chinoise

Les Bonnes Femmes

The Kreutzer Sonata

Once Upon a Time… Contempt

Godard, Love and Poetry

All Movies (7)

• Once Upon a Time… Contempt2009 · as Self
• Godard, Love and Poetry2007 · as Self
• The Outskirts of Alphaville2003
• La Chinoise1967 · as Self - Assistant Director (uncredited)
• Les Bonnes Femmes1960 · as Soldier in Prison Cell (uncredited)
• The 400 Blows1959 · as Officier de police (non crédité)
• The Kreutzer Sonata1956 · as (uncredited)