Known for Directing
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.
Born
April 23, 1931
Died
May 27, 2016 (age 85)
Birthplace
Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France
Filmography
40 films
Le Bonheur des autres
Le Bonheur des autres
1990 · 1h 30m
country: France


The Last Man
1969 · 1h 22m
country: Unknown
On their return from a mission, three cavers- Jean-Claude, his wife Catherine and Eva - find themselves the only people left alive on earth. A chemical war has caused the death of the population and animals. The trio organize to survive. Jean-Claude and Eva die after coming into contact with corpses. Catherine, who is pregnant, escapes contamination and gives birth to a boy.


Chance at Love
1964 · 1h 45m
country: France
Four sketches revolving around the themes of luck and love.


Les baisers
1964 · 1h 37m
country: France
A portmanteau film in which the producer, instead of as usual using already well known directors with a commercial draw, allowed five new young directors to each have a crack at an episode about romance.


Three Dates
1953 · 31m
country: France
Two men are in love with the same woman. One of them, feeling rejected, attempts suicide. The young woman finally decides to choose a third man. When they recount their affair, none of them gives the same version of events...