Director

Robert Lapoujade

Directing

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Directed movies: 4Directed series: 0All crew credits: 6

TMDB ID: 1186492

IMDb ID: nm0487749

Known for: Directing

Born: January 3, 1921

Died: May 17, 1993

Age: 72

Place of birth: Montauban, Tarn-et-Garonne, France

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1963 - 1984

Years active: 22

Wikidata: Q3435664

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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.

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