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director, writer, cinematographer and producer

Claude Lelouch

One visit, reaching 10 films in the collection.

3 Apr 2025

The legendary director, writer, cinematographer, and producer praises Charlie Chaplin as a father to all filmmakers, reflects on casting Jean-Louis Trintignant in A Man and a Woman after seeing Il sorpasso, and shares why love has been the enduring theme of his work.

Chose Director Year
1 Swing Time George Stevens 1936
2 The Complete Jacques Tatibox set, 6 films
3 The Circus Charles Chaplin 1928
4 Il sorpasso Dino Risi 1962
5 A Special Day Ettore Scola 1977

Least-picked choice here: The Circus , taken by nobody else.

Watch the video · On criterion.com · This visit