Philippe Garrel facts for kids
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Philippe Garrel
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Garrel at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2023
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| Born | 6 April 1948 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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| Years active | 1964–present |
| Spouse(s) | Brigitte Sy (divorced) Caroline Deruas-Garrel |
| Partner(s) | Nico (1969–1979) |
| Children | Louis Garrel Esther Garrel |
| Parent(s) | Maurice Garrel |
Philippe Garrel (born 6 April 1948) is a famous French director. He also works as a cinematographer, screenwriter, film editor, and producer. He is known for his connection to the French New Wave movement, which was a new style of filmmaking in France. His movies have won many important awards at film festivals like Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and Berlin Film Festival.
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Early Life and First Films
Philippe Garrel was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, in 1948. His father, Maurice Garrel, was an actor. Philippe's brother, Thierry Garrel, became a film producer.
Philippe became interested in movies at a young age. He was inspired by the new and exciting films made by directors like Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut. When he was just 16 years old, Garrel wrote and directed his very first film. It was called Les Enfants désaccordés and was made in 1964.
Film Awards and Recognition
Philippe Garrel has received many awards for his work in film.
Awards in the 1980s
In 1982, he won the Prix Jean Vigo for his film L'Enfant secret. This award is given to young directors for their unique style. In 1984, he won the Perspectives du Cinéma Award at the Cannes Film Festival for his 1983 film Liberté, la nuit.
Awards at Venice Film Festival
Over ten years, Garrel earned a lot of praise at the Venice Film Festival.
- In 1991, he won a Silver Lion for his film J'entends plus la guitare. This film was also nominated for the top award, the Golden Lion.
- Le Vent de la nuit was nominated for a Golden Lion in 1999.
- Two years later, his film Sauvage Innocence was nominated for a Golden Lion and won the FIPRESCI Prize.
- In 2005, his film Les Amants réguliers won him the Silver Lion for Best Director.
Awards at Berlin Film Festival
Most recently, in 2023, Garrel won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival for his film The Plough.
Family and Collaborations
In 1968, Garrel worked with actress Anne Bourguignon on his film Anémone. She later used the film's title as her stage name.
In 1969, Garrel met German singer and actress Nico. She performed a song for his film Le Lit de la Vierge. They worked together on several films. Nico starred in his 1972 film The Inner Scar, which also featured her son, Christian. Songs from the movie's soundtrack were even included on Nico's music album Desertshore.
Philippe Garrel has two children with actress Brigitte Sy: Louis Garrel and Esther Garrel. Both Louis and Esther have become actors, following in their family's footsteps. Philippe Garrel is currently married to actress and writer Caroline Deruas.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1964 | Les Enfants désaccordés | Short film; also editor |
| 1965 | Droit de visite | Short film |
| 1968 | Marie pour mémoire | Also editor |
| Anémone | Also actor | |
| La Concentration | Also producer/co-editor/art director | |
| Le Révélateur | Also editor/producer | |
| Actua 1 | Short film | |
| 1969 | Le Lit de la Vierge | Actor/editor/producer |
| 1972 | La Cicatrice intérieure | Starring Nico; also actor/editor/producer |
| Athanor | Also editor/producer | |
| 1974 | Les Hautes Solitudes | Starring Nico; also editor/producer |
| 1975 | Un ange passe | Also producer/cinematographer/editor |
| Le Berceau de cristal | Starring Nico; also actor/editor/producer/cinematographer | |
| 1978 | Voyage au jardin des morts | Also editor/producer |
| 1979 | Le Bleu des origines | Also actor/cinematographer/editor/producer |
| 1982 | L'Enfant secret | Shot in 1979, completed in 1982; also actor/editor/producer |
| 1983 | Liberté, la nuit | Also editor |
| 1984 | "Rue Fontaine" | Part of Paris vu par... vingt ans après |
| 1985 | Elle a passé tant d'heures sous les sunlights... | Also editor/producer/actor |
| 1989 | Les Ministères de l'art | Documentary film |
| Les Baisers de secours | Also actor | |
| 1991 | J'entends plus la guitare | |
| 1993 | La Naissance de l'amour (The Birth of Love) | |
| 1996 | Le Cœur fantôme (The Phantom Heart) | |
| 1999 | Le Vent de la nuit (Night Wind) | |
| 2001 | Sauvage Innocence (Wild Innocence) | |
| 2004 | Les Amants réguliers (Regular Lovers) | |
| 2008 | La Frontière de l'aube (Frontier of Dawn) | |
| 2011 | Un été brûlant (A Burning Hot Summer) | |
| 2013 | La Jalousie (Jealousy) | |
| 2015 | L'Ombre des femmes (In the Shadow of Women) | |
| 2017 | L'Amant d'un jour (Lover for a Day) | |
| 2020 | Le Sel des larmes (The Salt of Tears) | |
| 2023 | The Plough | Silver Bear for Best Director winner |
See also
In Spanish: Philippe Garrel para niños
