Claude Lanzmann
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- November 27, 1925 in Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Died
- July 5, 2018
- Active Years
- 1964–2025 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 53 credits in database
Directing Born Nov 27, 1925 Died Jul 5, 2018 Paris, Ile-de-France, France 53 credits
Biography
Claude Lanzmann works in directing. Born November 27, 1925 in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. Died July 5, 2018. Archytele tracks 53 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Élisabeth Quin
1 shared title
Eric Dupond-Moretti
1 shared title
Jean-Michel Ribes
1 shared title
François Morel
1 shared title
Franz-Olivier Giesbert
1 shared title
Michèle Cotta
1 shared title
Nicolas Hulot
1 shared title
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem
1 shared title
Bernard Pivot
1 shared title
Charlotte Rampling
1 shared title
Career timeline
All I Had Was Nothingness
We Shall Not Die NowA Philosopher in the Arena
Shoah: Four SistersShoah: Four Sisters · DirectorShoah: Four Sisters · WriterShoah: Four Sisters · CreatorShoah: Four Sisters
NapalmNapalm · DirectorNapalm · Writer
The Clown
Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah
The Last of the UnjustThe Last of the Unjust · WriterThe Last of the Unjust · DirectorClaude Lanzmann "On Shoah": A Conversation with Serge ToubianaClaude Lanzmann "On Shoah": A Conversation with Serge Toubiana · Thanks
28 minutes
Shoah: The Unseen InterviewsShoah: The Unseen Interviews · Director
The Karski ReportThe Karski Report · DirectorThe Karski Report · Writer
Lights And ShadowsLights And Shadows · DirectorLights And Shadows · Writer
Kulturplatz
NDR Kultur – Das Journal
Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m.Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. · DirectorSobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. · Writer
A Visitor from the LivingA Visitor from the Living · WriterA Visitor from the Living · DirectorA Visitor from the Living · Producer
TsahalTsahal · DirectorTsahal · Writer
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie
ShoahShoah · Director
Apostrophes
Israel, WhyIsrael, Why · DirectorIsrael, Why · Writer
Delphine SeyrigElise, or Real Life · Writer
Grimme Award
Full Filmography
53 titles- All I Had Was Nothingness (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- We Shall Not Die Now (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- A Philosopher in the Arena (2019) as Self
- Shoah: Four Sisters (2018) as Self - Interviewer
- Shoah: Four Sisters (2018) Director
- Shoah: Four Sisters (2018) Writer
- Shoah: Four Sisters (2018) Creator
- Shoah: Four Sisters (2018) as Self - Interviewer
- Shoah: Four Sisters (2018) Director
- Shoah: Four Sisters (2018) Writer
- Ziva Postec: The Editor Behind the Film Shoah (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Napalm (2017) as Self
- Napalm (2017) Director
- Napalm (2017) Writer
- The Clown (2016) as Self
- Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah (2015) as Self
- The Last of the Unjust (2013) as Self - Interviewer
- The Last of the Unjust (2013) Writer
- The Last of the Unjust (2013) Director
- Claude Lanzmann "On Shoah": A Conversation with Serge Toubiana (2013) as himself
- Claude Lanzmann "On Shoah": A Conversation with Serge Toubiana (2013) Thanks
- 28 minutes (2012) as Self
- Shoah: The Unseen Interviews (2011) as Self - Interviewer
- Shoah: The Unseen Interviews (2011) Director
- The Karski Report (2010) as Self - Interviewer
- The Karski Report (2010) Director
- The Karski Report (2010) Writer
- Lights And Shadows (2008) as Self - Interviewer
- Lights And Shadows (2008) Director
- Lights And Shadows (2008) Writer
- Kulturplatz (2004) as Self
- NDR Kultur – Das Journal (2002) as Self
- Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. (2001) as Self - Interviewer
- Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. (2001) Director
- Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. (2001) Writer
- A Visitor from the Living (1999) as Self - Interviewer
- A Visitor from the Living (1999) Writer
- A Visitor from the Living (1999) Director
- A Visitor from the Living (1999) Producer
- Tsahal (1994) as Self - Interviewer
- Tsahal (1994) Director
- Tsahal (1994) Writer
- Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie (1988) as Self
- Shoah (1985) as Self - Interviewer
- Shoah (1985) Director
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Israel, Why (1973) as Self - Interviewer
- Israel, Why (1973) Director
- Israel, Why (1973) Writer
- Delphine Seyrig (1970)
- Elise, or Real Life (1970) Writer
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
- Jean-Paul Sartre - A 20 Year Absence? as Claude Lanzmann
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Claude Lanzmann best known for?
Claude Lanzmann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 28 minutes (2012), Kulturplatz (2004), NDR Kultur – Das Journal (2002), Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (2012).
When and where was Claude Lanzmann born?
Claude Lanzmann was born on November 27, 1925 in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. They passed away on July 5, 2018.
How many credits does Claude Lanzmann have?
Claude Lanzmann has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2025.
What is Claude Lanzmann's background in cinema and television?
Claude Lanzmann (27 November 1925 – 5 July 2018) was a French filmmaker known for the Holocaust documentary film Shoah (1985). Lanzmann was born on 27 November 1925 in Paris, France, the son of Paulette (née Grobermann) and Armand Lanzmann. His family was Jewish, and had immigrated to France from The Russian Empire. H...
Claude Lanzmann by the numbers
53credits
44films
9TV series
1964–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 49
- Shoah (1985) as Self - Interviewer — aged about 59
- 28 minutes (2012) as Self — aged about 86
- Kulturplatz (2004) as Self — aged about 78
- NDR Kultur – Das Journal (2002) as Self — aged about 76
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