Henri Calef
Biography
Henri Calef was a French film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to post-World War II cinema. Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, he moved to France and began his career as an assistant director, working on films such as The Lafarge Case (1938). Calef made his directorial debut with L'Extravagante Mission (1945). He gained recognition with Jericho (1946), a film about French Resistance fighters, and Les Chouans (1947), an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novel. His filmography includes La Maison sous la mer (1947), Les Eaux troubles (1949), and La Souricière (1950). Calef's works are noted for their narrative depth and exploration of human resilience.
Acting (1 movie)
Directing (15 movies)

Shadow and Light
1951

The Royalists
1947

Behind These Walls
1946

Les Violents
1958

The Secret of Helene Marimon
1954

Fatal Affair
1953

Troubled Waters
1949

The Hour of Truth
1965

Bagarres
1948

The House Under the Sea
1947

The Queer Assignment
1945

Féminin-féminin
1973

The Passerby
1951

Crossroads of Passion
1948

Sorceror
1950
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| The Lafarge Case | 1938 | Screenplay | 
| Shadow and Light | 1951 | Screenplay | 
| Les Violents | 1958 | Screenplay | 
| The Hour of Truth | 1965 | Screenplay | 
| Féminin-féminin | 1973 | Screenplay | 
