Francis Reusser (1 December 1942 – 10 April 2020) was a Swiss film director, screenwriter, cinematographer and editor. He directed 26 films since 1964.[2] His film Derborence was entered into the 1985 Cannes Film Festival.[3] Reusser died on 10 April 2020 after a long illness.[4] His film War in the Highlands (1998) competed for the Golden Bear at the 1999 Berlin Film Festival.[5][6]

Francis Reusser
Born(1942-12-01)1 December 1942[1]
Vevey, Switzerland
Died10 April 2020(2020-04-10) (aged 77)
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • editor
  • cinematographer
Years active1964-2018

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Nachruf auf den Schweizer Filmemacher Francis Reusser
  2. ^ "Francis Reusser". Swiss Films.
  3. ^ "Festival de Cannes: Derborence". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 26 June 2009.
  4. ^ "Swiss film-maker Francis Reusser dies at 77". Swissinfo. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  5. ^ Hils, Miriam (24 January 1999). "Berlin buzz builds". Variety.
  6. ^ McMahon, Michael (4 February 1999). "Berlin Film Festival". Irish Film and Television Network.
  7. ^ "La Guerre dans le Haut Pays". Swiss Films. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
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