André S. Labarthe (1933 - ) is an acclaimed French film director, producer, and cinematographer. His work is known for its uncompromising honesty and its focus on the human condition. He has won numerous awards, including two Emmy Awards and France's César Award.
Labarthe was born in 1933 in Bordeaux, France. He studied at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure Louis-Lumière in Paris, where he first developed an interest in filmmaking. After completing his studies, he began working as a cinematographer for various television productions. In 1962, he made his directorial debut with the short film "Eté 63," which earned him an award from the Cannes Film Festival.
Labarthe's first feature film, "Les Infortunes de la Beauté," was released in 1969. This was followed by two other popular films, "Le Prochain Événement" (1973) and "Le Jour de la Fin du Monde" (1977). These films established Labarthe as a leading voice in French cinema and earned him numerous awards and accolades.
In the 1980s, Labarthe moved away from feature films and began producing and directing documentaries. He directed the acclaimed documentary series "Cinéastes de notre temps," which ran from 1964 to 1996 and showcased the work of some of the most important filmmakers in the world. It won him two Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. He also directed the documentary series "Visions du Réel," which ran from 1999 to 2005 and explored the lives of people living in the French countryside.
Labarthe has continued to make films throughout his career. In 2009, he returned to feature films with the biopic "Laurence Anyways," which was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He has also directed several television films and documentaries, including "Bon Voyage" (2015) and "Écrivains de notre temps" (2017).
André S. Labarthe is an influential figure in French cinema. His work has been acclaimed for its frankness and its focus on the human experience. He has won numerous awards for his films, documentaries, and television productions, including two Emmy Awards and France's César Award. He continues to make films and documentaries that explore the human condition.
