Louis malle biography essay

Louis Malle is remembered nationally and internationally as one of the great French film directors. Having directed over 33 films in his forty-year career, he gained international fame through his tacking of controversial subjects, and crafting intense films that never passed judgment on its subject or characters.

Malle was born in a well to do family in the Thumeries – his ancestors had made a fortune in sugar, dating back to the days of Napoleon.

He was educated at a catholic boarding school, and eventually went to study political science at the Sorbonne. He quickly switched his focus to film, studying at Institut des Hautes Etudes Cinematographiques.

After only his fist year at Institut, Malle landed his first job, working with the famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau.

Their collaboration resulted in The Silent World (), Malle’s first co-directing job; the film won numerous awards, including the Academy Award and the Golden Palm at Ca