Barbet Schoroeder

The Profile

Swiss film director and producer known for crossing from European arthouse to Hollywood thrillers, and for documentaries. Co-founder of Les Films du Losange with Éric Rohmer.

Directed films such as More, La Vallée (The Valley, Obscured by Clouds), Our Lady of the Assassins, Reversal of Fortune, and Single White Female; collaborated with Pink Floyd on the soundtracks for More and La Vallée.

Three reviews spotlight Barbet Schoroeder’s gritty edge and technical skill. La virgen de Los sicarios is praised for its raw, violent Medellín setting. La Vallata is noted for Pink Floyd’s music and psychedelic tones. One review focuses on loving the More soundtrack even before seeing the film.