Directing
Robert Bresson
- Born
- Sep 25, 1901 · Aged 98
- Died
- Dec 18, 1999
- Place of birth
- Bromont-Lamothe, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 8
- TV credits
- 2
- Directing credits
- 14
Also known as (4)
- ロベール・ブレッソン
- 로베르 브레송
- Робер Брессон
- 로버트 브레송
Biography
Robert Bresson (French: [ʁɔbɛʁ bʁɛsɔ̃]; 25 September 1901 – 18 December 1999) was a French filmmaker. Known for his ascetic approach, Bresson made a notable contribution to the art of cinema; his non-professional actors, ellipses, and sparse use of scoring have led his works to be regarded as preeminent examples of minimalist film. Much of his work is known for being tragic in story and nature. Bresson is among the most highly regarded filmmakers of all time. He has the highest number of films (seven) that made the 2012 Sight and Sound critics' poll of the Greatest Films of All Time. His…
