Bérénice

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.

Cast

Teresa Gratia

Bérénice

Éric Rohmer

Aegeus

Crew

Éric Rohmer

Director

Edgar Allan Poe

Short Story

Éric Rohmer

Writer

Jacques Rivette

Editor

Jacques Rivette

Director of Photography