Person
Guy Casaril
Directing · 1933–1996 · Miramont-de-Guyenne, France
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.
Known for
The Beguines
Screenplay
The Legend of Frenchie King
(uncredited)
The Novices
Director
Emilienne
Director
Piaf
Director
Il faut que je tue monsieur Rumann
Director
Ankle Bone
Screenplay
Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée
Director
La bête noire
Assistant Director
Filmography
- 1975EmilienneDirector
- 1974PiafDirector
- 1972The BeguinesScreenplay
- 1971The Legend of Frenchie King(uncredited)
- 1970The NovicesDirector
- 1968Ankle BoneScreenplay
- 1967Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnéeDirector
- 1966Il faut que je tue monsieur RumannDirector
- 1956La bête noireAssistant Director
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