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Barbet Schroeder

A visionary Iranian-Swiss filmmaker rises through the heart of the French New Wave, forging a bold cinematic legacy with icons like Godard and Rivette.

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1941

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In short · Directing since 1963, 7 decades active, 52 credits.

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Biography

Barbet Schroeder is an Iranian-born Swiss film director and producer known for his work in French cinema. He began his career in the 1960s, collaborating with prominent figures of the French New Wave movement. Among his early associations were directors Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Rivette, and Éric Rohmer, with whom he developed his distinctive cinematic style. Over the course of his career, Schroeder has directed a range of critically acclaimed films that span various genres and international settings.

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