Bérénice (1954)
Shot in 16mm, Berenice is Rohmer’s first finished film. The film is based on a story by Edgar Allen Poe about a man who becomes obsessed with his fiancé’s teeth. The film was shot at Andre Bazin’s house by Jacques Rivette. Rivette also edited the film.
Director: Éric Rohmer
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Teresa Gratia as Bérénice |
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Éric Rohmer as Aegeus |
| Directing | Éric Rohmer | Director |
| Writing | Edgar Allan Poe | Short Story |
| Writing | Éric Rohmer | Writer |
| Editing | Jacques Rivette | Editor |
| Camera | Jacques Rivette | Director of Photography |