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Claude Goretta

Directing
89 years oldGenève, Switzerland

Biography

Claude Goretta (23 June 1929 – 20 February 2019) was a Swiss television producer and film director. His 1973 film L'Invitation was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His 1981 film La provinciale was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival. Goretta is buried at the Cimetière des Rois (Cemetery of Kings), which is considered the Genevan Panthéon. Source: Article "Claude Goretta" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Personal Details

Born
June 23, 1929 - February 20, 2019 (age 89)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Genève, Switzerland
Known For
Directing