When was Jean Marie Maurice Schérer born and where?
Jean Marie Maurice Schérer was born on the 21st of March 1920 in Nancy, France. He later adopted the pseudonym Éric Rohmer from two famous artists.
Questions about Éric Rohmer
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Éric Rohmer keep his film career secret from his family?
His family remained unaware of his film career for decades because he kept it secret to protect himself from disapproval by his conservative relatives. His mother died without knowing her son was a famous film director.
Which films are included in Éric Rohmer's Six Moral Tales cycle?
The cycle began with The Bakery Girl of Monceau released in 1963 and concluded with Love in the Afternoon in 1972. Each film follows a man tempted by a second woman but returning to his original partner.
How did weather conditions influence the production of Éric Rohmer's films?
Weather services dictated daily filming schedules because he considered his films slaves to meteorology. Rohmer shot scenes chronologically according to weather conditions outside his studio windows.
What awards did Éric Rohmer win during his career?
La Collectionneuse won the Jury Grand Prix at the 17th Berlin International Film Festival in 1967. The Green Ray premiered on Canal Plus TV before becoming a theatrical hit in 1986 and won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival that same year.