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Éric Rohmer was born in Tulle, Corrèze, France on March 21, 1920. Éric Rohmer was credited as a film director, journalist and writer. Death is recorded on January 11, 2010, at the age of 89. Education on record includes University of Clermont-Ferrand (1896-1976). Awards on record include Louis Delluc Prize (1970), National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay (1970), National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1971, 1976) and 4 more.
My Take
What draws me to Eric Rohmer is his quiet audacity: he built entire films out of ordinary conversation, letting glances and hesitations carry the emotional weight that other directors handed to spectacle. As the last of the French New Wave to break through, he carried a craftsman's patience that you can feel in every measured pause. Films like My Night at Maud's and Claire's Knee reward attentive viewers rather than impatient ones. The Golden Lion and his lifetime achievement honor felt earned, not granted. For me, Rohmer is an acquired taste worth acquiring, a filmmaker whose stillness lingers long after louder movies fade.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Éric Rohmer
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ロメール
- Reading
- えりっく・ろめーる
- Born
- March 21, 1920 – January 11, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Tulle, Corrèze, France
- Occupation
- film director / journalist / writer / screenwriter / film critic
2. Background
- University
- University of Clermont-Ferrand (1896-1976)
Awards & achievements
- 1970 Louis Delluc Prize
- 1970 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
- 1971 National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film
- 1976 National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film
- 1986 Golden Lion
- 1990 David di Donatello Luchino Visconti
- 1976 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
- 2001 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | My Night at Maud's | — | |
| Notable work | Claire's Knee | — | |
| Notable work | Love in the Afternoon | — | |
| Notable work | Pauline at the Beach | — | |
| Notable work | Full Moon in Paris | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Éric Rohmer born?
Born March 21, 1920.
When did Éric Rohmer die?
Died January 11, 2010, aged 89.
Where was Éric Rohmer from?
Éric Rohmer was from Tulle, Corrèze, France.
What did Éric Rohmer do?
Éric Rohmer worked as film director, journalist, writer, screenwriter, film critic.
What was Éric Rohmer known for?
Notable works include My Night at Maud's, Claire's Knee, Love in the Afternoon.
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