Guy Casaril

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1933-11-11

Deathday 1996-05-03 (62 years old)

Place of Birth Miramont-de-Guyenne, France

Guy Casaril

Biography

Guy Casaril was a French film director, screenwriter, and non-fiction writer. He began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with L'Astragale (1968), an adaptation of Albertine Sarrazin's novel. Casaril directed several films, including Les Novices (1970), starring Brigitte Bardot and Annie Girardot, and Piaf (1974), a biopic about Édith Piaf. His films are noted for their narrative clarity and engagement with contemporary themes. Casaril's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.

Known For

Director

1975
Emilienne

as Director

1974
Piaf

as Director

1972
The Beguines

as Director

1970
The Novices

as Director

1968
Ankle Bone

as Director

1956
La bête noire

as Assistant Director

Writer

1972
The Beguines

as Screenplay

1971
1970
The Novices

as Writer

1968
Ankle Bone

as Screenplay