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Pierre Schoendoerffer, the Sentinel of Memory

Pierre Schoendoerffer revisits his life and career, with a strong focus on the impact that his experience as a war cinematographer for the French army during the Indochina War had on him.

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  • Pierre Schoendoerffer

    Pierre Schoendoerffer

    Self

  • Raoul Coutard

    Raoul Coutard

    Self

  • Costa-Gavras

    Costa-Gavras

    Self

  • Jacques Perrin

    Jacques Perrin

    Self

  • Dominique Merlin

    Dominique Merlin

    Self

  • Boramy Tioulong

    Boramy Tioulong

    Self

  • Pierre Gabaston

    Pierre Gabaston

    Self

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Pierre Schoendoerffer revisits his life and career, with a strong focus on the impact that his experience as a war cinematographer for the French army during the Indochina War had on him.

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