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Guy Casaril

Known for

Directing

Born

November 11, 1933

Birthplace

Miramont-de-Guyenne, France

Died

May 3, 1996 (aged 62)

Biography

Guy Casaril was a French film director, screenwriter, and non-fiction writer. He began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with L'Astragale (1968), an adaptation of Albertine Sarrazin's novel. Casaril directed several films, including Les Novices (1970), starring Brigitte Bardot and Annie Girardot, and Piaf (1974), a biopic about Édith Piaf. His films are noted for their narrative clarity and engagement with contemporary themes. Casaril's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.

Best known work

The Legend of Frenchie King
The Legend of Frenchie King
1971
Ankle Bone
Ankle Bone
1968
The Beguines
The Beguines
1972
The Novices
The Novices
1970
Emilienne
Emilienne
1975
Piaf
Piaf
1974
Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée
Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée
1967
La bête noire
La bête noire
1956
Il faut que je tue monsieur Rumann
Il faut que je tue monsieur Rumann
1966

Filmography

  1. 1975

    Emilienne

    Director

  2. 1974

    Piaf

    Director

  3. 1972

    The Beguines

    Director, Screenplay

  4. 1971

    The Legend of Frenchie King

    as (uncredited), Screenplay

  5. 1970

    The Novices

    Director, Writer

  6. 1968

    Ankle Bone

    Screenplay, Director

  7. 1967

  8. 1966

  9. 1956

    La bête noire

    Assistant Director

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