Hervé Guibert
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- December 14, 1955 in Saint-Cloud, Seine-et-Oise [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
- Died
- December 27, 1991
- Active Years
- 1975–2021 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 8 credits in database
Biography
Hervé Guibert was a French writer, photographer, photography critic, filmmaker, director, and journalist. Born on December 14, 1955, in Saint-Cloud, Seine-et-Oise, which is now Hauts-de-Seine, he died on December 27, 1991, in Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine. Guibert was a multidisciplinary artist whose work focused on writing, photography, and film, often associated with autofiction and autobiographical writing. He authored numerous novels and autobiographical studies and played a role in changing French public attitudes toward HIV/AIDS. He was a close friend of Michel Foucault. Guibert's credits include The Wounded Man, Crazy for Vincent, and Modesty and Shame. In 1978, he worked for the French evening paper Le Monde and published his second book, Les Aventures singulières.
Career overview
Hervé Guibert was a French writer, photographer, photography critic, filmmaker, and journalist. Born on December 14, 1955, in Saint-Cloud, Seine-et-Oise, which is now Hauts-de-Seine, he was a multidisciplinary artist whose work was closely associated with autofiction and autobiographical writing. He authored numerous novels and autobiographical studies and played a considerable role in changing French public attitudes toward HIV/AIDS. Guibert was a close friend of Michel Foucault.
Guibert's professional history included working as a filmmaker and actor before turning to photography and journalism. In 1978, he successfully applied for a position at the French evening paper Le Monde. During this period, he also published his second book, Les Aventures singulières, through Éditions de Minuit. As a director, he is known for works such as The Wounded Man in 1983, as well as Crazy for Vincent and Modesty and Shame in 1992.
Guibert spent his early years in Paris and moved to La Rochelle from 1970 to 1973. He died on December 27, 1991, in Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine, France, at the age of 36. His creative output spanned various media, including writing short stories and novels.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
8 titles- Hervé Guibert, la mort propagande (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Modesty and Shame (1995) as Self
- Modesty and Shame (1995) Director
- Modesty and Shame (1995) Writer
- Modesty and Shame (1995) Camera Operator
- The Wounded Man (1983) Screenplay
- One Minute for One Image (1983) as Self - Narrator
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hervé Guibert best known for?
Hervé Guibert is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Wounded Man (1983), Apostrophes (1975).
When and where was Hervé Guibert born?
Hervé Guibert was born on December 14, 1955 in Saint-Cloud, Seine-et-Oise [now Hauts-de-Seine], France. They passed away on December 27, 1991.
How many credits does Hervé Guibert have?
Hervé Guibert has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2021.
What is Hervé Guibert's background in cinema and television?
Hervé Guibert was a French writer, photographer, photography critic, filmmaker, director, and journalist. Born on December 14, 1955, in Saint-Cloud, Seine-et-Oise, which is now Hauts-de-Seine, he died on December 27, 1991, in Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine. Guibert was a multidisciplinary artist whose work focused on writing,...
Hervé Guibert by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 19
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