Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
23
Gender
Male
Birthday
1921-01-03
Day of Death
1993-05-17 (72 years old)
Place of Birth
Montauban, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Also Known As
Robert Lapoujade
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.
