Directing
Georges Luneau
Born
1941-10-25 (85)
Place of birth
Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, France
Known for
Directing
Credits
2 titles
Georges Jean Joseph Luneau, born in Clisson on October 25, 1941, is a French filmmaker. A self-taught individual, he pursued independent studies in Modern Literature at the University of Strasbourg. Upon arriving in Paris in 1964, he worked in the entertainment industry as a visual designer with André Almuro, collaborating on several experimental poetic performances at the Sorbonne (such as "Le poème électronique"), the Faculty of Law, and other venues. He also collaborated with director Claude Naville in suburban theater productions. Georges Luneau began directing numerous documentary films in 1969, starting in Nepal and then exploring India, France, Italy, the United States, and the Mid…
Known for
Behind the camera
NRThe Bauls of West Bengal are nomad musicians who practice a traditional form of concert challenged by the increasing modernization of India. The term "Fous" here refers to those inspired and wandering musicians of Bengal known as Baül. The word Baül is derived from the Sanskrit word "vatul," which means "mad" in the sense that it commonly connotes a more or less frenetic behavior in French. The Baül are peculiar individuals, particularly in their mannerisms, customs, and practices. Although they may belong to either the Hindu or Muslim religion, the Baül refuse to be guided by any social or religious conventions. Freedom of spirit is their only guide. They thus move against the tide of habits, preconceived notions, and general theories. "Le chant des fous" (The Song of the Mad) is a film made by Georges Luneau.
Songs of the madmen
1979
NRThe Bauls of West Bengal are nomad musicians who practice a traditional form of concert challenged by the increasing modernization of India. The term "Fous" here refers to those inspired and wandering musicians of Bengal known as Baül. The word Baül is derived from the Sanskrit word "vatul," which means "mad" in the sense that it commonly connotes a more or less frenetic behavior in French. The Baül are peculiar individuals, particularly in their mannerisms, customs, and practices. Although they may belong to either the Hindu or Muslim religion, the Baül refuse to be guided by any social or religious conventions. Freedom of spirit is their only guide. They thus move against the tide of habits, preconceived notions, and general theories. "Le chant des fous" (The Song of the Mad) is a film made by Georges Luneau.
Songs of the madmen
1979