1920- . French film director and writer who
was formerly a critic and television
director. Part of the French new wave, his
films are often concerned with the psychology
of self-deception. They include My Night at
Maud's/Ma Nuit chez Maud 1969, Claire's
Knee/Le Genou de Claire 1970, and The
Marquise of O/La Marquise d'O/Die Marquise
von O 1976.