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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

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Self

Once Upon a Time… Contempt

2009

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Self

Godard, Love and Poetry

2007

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The Outskirts of Alphaville

2003

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Self - Assistant Director (uncredited)

La Chinoise

1967

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soldier in prison cell (uncredited)

The Good Girls

1960

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Police Officer (uncredited)

The 400 Blows

1959

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(uncredited)

The Kreutzer Sonata

1956

Credits

Once Upon a Time… Contempt

as Self

2009

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Godard, Love and Poetry

as Self

2007

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The Outskirts of Alphaville

2003

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La Chinoise

as Self - Assistant Director (uncredited)

1967

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The Good Girls

as soldier in prison cell (uncredited)

1960

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The 400 Blows

as Police Officer (uncredited)

1959

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The Kreutzer Sonata

as (uncredited)

1956

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