Claude Goretta


Claude Goretta was a Swiss television producer and film director.

Life and career

During the 1950s, Goretta worked for the British Film Institute in their programme planning department. His first film, Nice Time, co-directed with Alain Tanner, was made through the BFI Production Board.
His 1973 film L'Invitation was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His 1981 film La provinciale was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival.
Goretta is buried at the Cimetière des Rois, which is considered the Genevan Panthéon.

Selected filmography

Nice Time, with Alain TannerThe Invitation with Gérard DepardieuThe Lacemaker La provinciale The Death of Mario Ricci Si le soleil ne revenait pas
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