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Robert Bresson (French: [ʁɔbɛʁ bʁɛsɔ̃]; 25 September 1901 – 18 December 1999) was a French film director. 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 ...
Robert Bresson (1901-1999) was a French writer and director of minimalist and personalist films. He is known for his works such as Diary of a Country Priest, Pickpocket, and Au hasard Balthazar, and is considered one of the greatest artists in the history of cinema.
Robert Bresson (born September 25, 1901, Bromont-Lamonthe, Puy-de Dôme, France—died December 18, 1999, Droué-sur-Drouette) was a French writer-director who, despite his limited output, has been rightly celebrated as one of the cinema’s few authentic geniuses.
Sep 23, 2016 · Learn how to appreciate the sublime minimalism of Robert Bresson, a French director who stripped away excess and revealed the transcendent through the natural. Discover his best-known films, such as A Man Escaped, Pickpocket and Au hasard Balthazar, and his influences, sources and themes.
A profound masterpiece from one of the most revered filmmakers in the history of cinema, Robert Bresson’s Au hasard Balthazar follows the donkey Balthazar as he is passed from owner to owner, some kind and some cruel but all with motivations beyond his understanding.
Dec 23, 1999 · Roger Ebert pays tribute to the French director, whose austere and spiritual films evoked praise but little imitation. He praises Bresson's distinctive style, his restrained actors, his avoidance of music and special effects, and his passion for simplicity and discipline.
How did Bresson and Godard challenge the conventions of French cinema in the 50s and 60s? This article explores their theoretical and artistic contributions to the New Wave movement and its legacy.
