Karel Reisz

Film director, known for 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'

Karel Reisz - Film director, known for 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'
Born

July 21st, 1926
99 years ago

Died

November 25th, 2002
22 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A Czech-English director and producer, influential in British cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Contributed to the British New Wave film movement. Directed several acclaimed films, including 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' and 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'. Worked as a producer on notable projects while mentoring emerging filmmakers. Also collaborated on television productions, contributing to documentaries and drama series.

Directed 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning'

Directed 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'

Produced 'The Ploughman's Lunch'

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