Person
Robert Lapoujade
Directing · 1921–1993 · Montauban, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Biography
Robert Lapoujade was a French painter, filmmaker, and writer. He began his career as a painter, known for his portraits of French literary figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre and André Breton. Lapoujade transitioned to filmmaking in the 1960s, directing films like Le Socrate (1968) and Le Sourire Vertical (1973). His films often explored philosophical themes and were noted for their experimental style. Lapoujade's work in both painting and film reflects his deep engagement with existential and humanist ideas.
Known for

L'annonciation
Animation Director
Foules
Director
Prison
Writer

The Vertical Smile
Director

Vélodrame
Director

Trois portraits d'un oiseau qui n'existe pas
Cinematography

Robert Lapoujade, peintre
Himself

Olivier Messiaen and the Birds
Animation
An Actor Without Paradox
Director
Les Mémoires de Don Quichotte
Cervantes (voice)
Filmography
- 2019Les Mémoires de Don QuichotteCervantes (voice)
- 1984Robert Lapoujade, peintreHimself
- 1974An Actor Without ParadoxDirector
- 1973Olivier Messiaen and the BirdsAnimation
- 1973The Vertical SmileDirector
- 1968Le SocrateDirector
- 1967Shadow of the AppleDirector
- 1965VélodrameDirector
- 1963L'annonciationAnimation Director
- 1963Trois portraits d'un oiseau qui n'existe pasCinematography
- 1962PrisonWriter
- 1961Noir et blancDirector
- 1960FoulesDirector
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