Person
Serge Roullet
Directing · 1926–2023 · Bordeaux, Gironde, France
Biography
Serge Roullet was a French film director and screenwriter known for his thought-provoking works. Born in Bordeaux, he experienced a tumultuous adolescence during the German occupation of France in World War II. At 20, Roullet committed to a career in cinema, undertaking various roles to master the art of filmmaking. He served as an assistant director to Robert Bresson on The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962), which significantly influenced his minimalist style. Roullet's directorial debut, The Wall (1967), adapted from Jean-Paul Sartre's short story, was entered into the 17th Berlin International Film Festival. His filmography includes Benito Cereno (1971), based on Herman Melville's novella, and Le Voyage étranger (1992). Roullet's films are characterized by their philosophical depth and exploration of human freedom.
Known for
The Trial of Joan of Arc
First Assistant Director
The Wall
Director
Louisiana Story
Assistant Director
Avoue que tu mens
Screenplay
Sillages
Director
Jupiter
Technical Advisor
Djerrahi: une cérémonie soufie
Camera Operator
Benito Cereno
1971
Le voyage étranger
Director
La fille à l'envers
Director
Filmography
- 2008Avoue que tu mensScreenplay
- 1992Le voyage étrangerDirector
- 1978Djerrahi: une cérémonie soufieCamera Operator
- 1974La fille à l'enversDirector
- 1971Benito Cereno
- 1971JupiterTechnical Advisor
- 1967The WallDirector
- 1963The Trial of Joan of ArcFirst Assistant Director
- 1963SillagesDirector
- 1948Louisiana StoryAssistant Director
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