Guy Casaril

Directing

Guy Casaril

Born
Died
(aged 62)
Birthplace
Miramont-de-Guyenne, France
Credits
9 titles

Biography

Guy Casaril was a French film director, screenwriter, and non-fiction writer. He began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with L'Astragale (1968), an adaptation of Albertine Sarrazin's novel. Casaril directed several films, including Les Novices (1970), starring Brigitte Bardot and Annie Girardot, and Piaf (1974), a biopic about Édith Piaf. His films are noted for their narrative clarity and engagement with contemporary themes. Casaril's contributions to French cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry's artistic direction.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 1

YearTitleRole
1971 The Legend of Frenchie King Film (uncredited)

Crew credits 9

YearTitleJob
1975 Emilienne Film Director
1974 Piaf Film Director
1972 The Beguines Film Screenplay, Director
1971 The Legend of Frenchie King Film Screenplay
1970 The Novices Film Director, Writer
1968 Ankle Bone Film Screenplay, Director
1967 Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnée Film Director
1966 Il faut que je tue monsieur Rumann Film Director, Writer
1956 La bête noire Film Assistant Director
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