Éric Rohmer

Rohmer's Six Moral Tales is a series of six films made between 1963 and 1972, each exploring a man who is tempted by an alternative romantic relationship before ultimately returning to his primary partner. The series includes The Bakery Girl of Monceau (1963), Suzanne's Career (1963), La Collectionneuse (1967), My Night at Maud's (1969), Claire's Knee (1970), and Love in the Afternoon (1972).

Yes, Rohmer was a founding member of the French New Wave alongside Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut, and Claude Chabrol, all of whom began as critics at the film magazine Cahiers du cinéma. Rohmer served as editor-in-chief of Cahiers du cinéma from 1956 to 1963, shaping the critical discourse that defined the movement.

My Night at Maud's (1969) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, bringing Rohmer significant international recognition. The film was widely praised for its philosophical dialogue about Pascal's Wager and its restrained visual style.

Rohmer's films are characterized by extended naturalistic conversations, minimal camera movement, and a focus on the ethical and philosophical dimensions of romantic relationships. He frequently shot on location using natural light, and his characters often articulate their desires and rationalizations at length, giving his films a distinctive literary and contemplative quality.