Philippe Garrel

The Profile

Philippe Garrel (born April 6, 1948) is a French film director known for intimate, art-house films often shot in black and white and influenced by post–Nouvelle Vague aesthetics.

Born April 6, 1948 in Paris. Long career beginning in the 1960s. Frequently works in black-and-white and is linked to French art-house and avant-garde cinema. Father and frequent collaborator of actor Louis Garrel.

A positive, admiring review of Philippe Garrel's Les amants réguliers highlights its black-and-white cinematography, Nouvelle Vague echoes, strong performances (notably Louis Garrel) and long, introspective 178-minute structure. The reviewer recommends rediscovering the film via the DVD reissue without Italian dubbing.