Maurice Pialat, l’amour existe (2007)

This documentary, produced by Maurice Pialat's widow Sylvie Pialat, explores the life and career of the acclaimed filmmaker. It combines scenes from his films with interviews where Pialat discusses his childhood as an only child, his early passion for painting, and the cinematic influences of directors like Ozu and Ford. He also reflects on his distance from the French New Wave and the recurring theme of abandonment in his work. Pialat's words reveal his artistic approach and offer a glimpse into his reputation as a demanding director who consistently elicited powerful performances from his actors.