About Francis Reusser
Lived 1942 – 2020 (aged 77). Francis Reusser was a Swiss film director, screenwriter and director.
Francis Reusser (1 December 1942 – 10 April 2020) was a Swiss film director, screenwriter, cinematographer and editor. He directed 26 films since 1964. His film Derborence was entered into the 1985 Cannes Film Festival. Reusser died on 10 April 2020 after a long illness. His film War in the Highlands competed for the Golden Bear at the 1999 Berlin Film Festival.
Selected filmography
Anthony et Cleopatra (1964) Le grand soir (1976) Seuls (1981) Derborence (1985) War in the Highlands (1998)
Awards 1976: Locarno Festival - Golden Leopard for Le Grand Soir 1986: César Awards for Best French Language Film at 11th César Awards for Derborence
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Who was Francis Reusser?
Swiss film director (1942–2020)
When was Francis Reusser born?
Francis Reusser was born on 1 December 1942 in Vevey.
When did Francis Reusser die?
Francis Reusser died on 10 April 2020 in Bex.
What was Francis Reusser's occupation?
Francis Reusser was a film director, screenwriter and director.
What nationality was Francis Reusser?
Francis Reusser was Swiss.
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