CHARLES L. BITSCH
Charles L. Bitsch
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: April 23, 1931
Deathday: May 27, 2016
Place of Birth: Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France
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.
Filmography
Starring
Self
Self
1967·
La ChinoiseSelf - Assistant Director (uncredited)
1960·
The Good Girlssoldier in prison cell (uncredited)
1959·
The 400 BlowsPolice Officer (uncredited)
1956·
The Kreutzer Sonata(uncredited)
Production
Director
1969·
The Last ManDirector, Writer
1969·
Love and AngerAssistant Director
Assistant Director
1967·
Far from VietnamDirector of Photography
Assistant Director
1967·
La ChinoiseAssistant Director
1967·
Made in U.S.AAssistant Director
1966·
M.M.M. 83Writer
1965·
AlphavilleAssistant Director
1964·
Les baisersDirector
1964·
Chance at LoveDirector, Writer
1963·
The CarabineersAssistant Director
1963·
Ro.Go.Pa.G.Assistant Director
1963·
BluebeardAssistant Director
1963·
ContemptAssistant Director
1962·
Love at TwentyAssistant Camera
1962·
Le DoulosAssistant Director
1962·
Vivre Sa VieCamera Operator
Assistant Director
1961·
Paris Belongs to UsDirector of Photography
1960·
The Good GirlsAssistant Director
1959·
Two Men in ManhattanCamera Operator, Assistant Director
Director of Photography
1956·
Fool’s MateDirector of Photography, Writer
1953·
Three DatesScreenplay, Director
1952·
The DiversionDirector of Photography