Jean Rollin

Biography

Jean Michel Rollin was a French film director, actor, and novelist known for his work in the fantastique genre. He directed iconic vampire films such as Le viol du vampire (1968) and Les raisins de la mort (1978), as well as the surreal and poetic La rose de fer (1973). His films are characterized by their static cinematography, off-kilter plot progression, and recurrent use of female lead characters.