Claude Goretta
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Born23 June 1929
Geneva, Switzerland
Died20 February 2019 (aged 89)
Geneva, Switzerland
Occupation(s)Film director
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
Yearsactive1957–2006
Claude Goretta | |
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| Born | 23 June 1929 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Died | 20 February 2019 (aged 89) Geneva, Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Film director Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1957–2006 |
Claude Goretta (23 June 1929 – 20 February 2019)[1] was a Swiss television producer and film director.
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.[2]
His 1973 film L'Invitation was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.[3] His 1981 film La provinciale was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival.[citation needed]
Goretta is buried at the Cimetière des Rois (Cemetery of Kings), which is considered the Genevan Panthéon.[citation needed]
