Barbet Schroeder

Barbet Schroeder, born August 26, 1941, is an Iranian-born Swiss film director and producer. He began his career in French cinema in the 1960s, collaborating with renowned directors of the French New Wave such as Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Rivette and Eric Rohmer. Schroeder made his mark by producing notable films like _The Bakery Girl of Monceau_ (1962), _Six in Paris_ (1965), and _Celine and Julie Go Boating_ (1974) before transitioning to directorial roles in films like _More_ (1969), _La Vallée_ (1972) and _Barfly_ (1987). Schroeder’s directing prowess has not gone unnoticed; his film _Barfly_ was nominated for the Palme d'Or and his drama _Reversal of Fortune_ (1990) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Schroeder has directed several big-budget Hollywood films including _Single White Female_ (1992), _Kiss of Death_ (1995), _Desperate Measures_ (1998) and _Murder by Numbers_ (2002). He has even made appearances on screen in _Beverly Hills Cop III_ (1994), _Mars Attacks!_ (1996) and _The Darjeeling Limited_ (2007). Despite branching into mainstream Hollywood, Schroeder continues to create smaller, more niche films. His revolutionary work in film has left a lasting imprint in the industry and his influence can be seen across generations of filmmakers.