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Éric Rohmer (March 21, 1920 – January 11, 2010) was a French film director, film critic, journalist, novelist, screenwriter and teacher. A figure in the post-war New Wave cinema, he was a former editor of Cahiers du cinéma. Description above from the Wikipedia article Éric Rohmer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Éric Rohmer was a central figure of the French New Wave, widely recognized for his role as a writer, critic, and filmmaker who explored the intricacies of human relationships through dialogue-heavy, character-driven narratives.
His films are defined by a minimalist, chamber-drama style that prioritizes philosophical conversation and moral dilemmas over plot-heavy action, often utilizing natural lighting and real locations.
His reputation rests on his thematic cycles, most notably the Six Moral Tales, the Comedies and Proverbs, and the Tales of the Four Seasons, with My Night at Maud's being a frequent point of entry for viewers. Full list of films on Mood.