Jacques Rivette

Biography

Jacques Rivette was a French film director and critic who emerged from the French New Wave movement. Inspired by Jean Cocteau, he began making short films at age twenty and went on to direct over two dozen feature films. His work is characterized by its use of improvisation, loose narratives, and lengthy running times, often blending genres like romance, mystery, and comedy. Rivette's writing for Cahiers du Cinéma was particularly notable for its admiration for American genre directors.