Pierre Gaspard-Huit 1917 – 2017

Biography

Pierre Gaspard-Huit was born on November 29, 1917, in Libourne, a historic town in the Bordeaux region of France. From these modest beginnings, he would go on to become a notable figure in French cinema, dedicating much of his life to the art of filmmaking during a transformative period in European film history.

Throughout his career, Gaspard-Huit worked as a film director, contributing to French cinema during the twentieth century. His professional journey spanned decades, allowing him to witness and participate in the evolving landscape of European filmmaking from the interwar period through the postwar era and beyond.

He spent his final years in Paris, living in the distinguished 16th arrondissement. On May 1, 2017, Pierre Gaspard-Huit passed away at the age of ninety-nine, having lived through nearly a complete century of remarkable historical and cultural change. His long life and career left an indelible mark on those who knew him and on the world of French film.