Synopsis
Member of France's Legion of Honour and the Academy of Art, recipient of a French Academy prize for his writing, winner of countless awards for his films in France and abroad, winner of an Oscar and an Emmy: Pierre Schoendoerffer has never minded recognition coming from his peers.
A volunteer in the French army and navy, his work as a wartime filmmaker, journalist and director meant training in a hard school. This interview covering his entire career is illustrated with photos from his personal collection – his life, his films, his reporting assignments – and a host of other documentary material.


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