Maurice Pialat
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"Pialat" redirects here. For the swimmer, see Michèle Pialat.
Maurice Pialat (French: [pjala]; 31 August 1925 – 11 January 2003) was a French film director, screenwriter and actor known for the rigorous and unsentimental style of his films. His work is often described as "realist",[1] though many film critics[1][2] acknowledge it does not fit the traditional definition of realism.
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Born | (1925-08-31)31 August 1925 |
Died | 11 January 2003(2003-01-11) (aged 77) Paris, France |
Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
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Pialat's films are said to have dispensed with mannerisms, and his everyday stories tell the bittersweet nature of the French petty bourgeoisie. This earned him the disregard of some critics, but also enduring popularity, with films characterized by a psychological narrative style, often set outside the metropolises.[3]