‘Embryonic’: lost novel by French film-maker Éric Rohmer is republished
Summary
A novel called Élisabeth was written during World War II by Maurice Schérer, who later became the French film-maker Éric Rohmer. The book, once forgotten, has recently been republished in English and is seen as an early example of themes Rohmer explored in his famous films.Key Facts
- Maurice Schérer wrote Élisabeth at age 24 during Nazi-occupied Paris in 1941.
- He used the fake name Gilbert Cordier to protect his family's reputation.
- The novel did not attract much attention and quickly went out of print.
- Schérer later changed his pen name to Éric Rohmer and became a well-known film director.
- The republished edition of Élisabeth is translated by Aaron Kerner and includes a foreword by André Aciman.
- Élisabeth explores themes like love and relationships that Rohmer developed further in his films.
- Rohmer was part of the French New Wave film movement, which included other famous directors like Jean-Luc Godard.
- Rohmer’s filmmaking style favored improvisation and spontaneity, contrasting with his private and secretive personal life.
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