Bertrand Tavernier

Bertrand Tavernier: A Master of French Cinema. Born in 1941 in Lyon, France, Bertrand Tavernier was an active film director from the 1960s until his death in 2021, mainly focusing on the genres of drama, crime, and history. His most popular films include "The Clockmaker," "Coup de Torchon," and "Round Midnight," the latter earning him a Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival and his unique directorial style was known for blending social realism with a deep humanism. Tavernier was a cinematic poet, who painted vivid pictures of French society with a lens full of compassion and understanding.