Éric Duvivier
Biography
Eric Duvivier was a French filmmaker and psychiatrist known for his medical documentaries and collaborations with the pharmaceutical industry. Born in Paris, he pursued a career in medicine, specializing in psychiatry, and simultaneously developed an interest in filmmaking. Duvivier directed several educational films aimed at medical professionals and the public, focusing on psychiatric conditions and treatments. His notable works include Le Psychodrame (1961), which explores psychodrama therapy, and La Schizophrénie (1965), a documentary on schizophrenia. Duvivier's films are recognized for their informative content and compassionate portrayal of mental health issues.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Éric Duvivier
The Woman with 100 Heads
The Truth About the Imaginary Passion of an Unknown
Autoportrait d’un schizophrène
Mechanical Concerto for Madness or Mad Mechanomorphosis
They Saw Inferno
The World of the Schizophrenic
Ballet on a Paraphrenic Topic
Images of the Visionary World
Auto-stop – Les cinq grandes constitutions psychopathiques
Le Monde du nouveau-né
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (12 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | They Saw Inferno | Self | Movie | 2010 |
 | Autoportrait d’un schizophrène | Director | Movie | 1977 |
 | The Truth About the Imaginary Passion of an Unknown | Producer | Movie | 1974 |
 | The Woman with 100 Heads | Director | Movie | 1968 |
 | Phobie d'impulsion | Director | Movie | 1967 |
 | Le Monde du nouveau-né | Director | Movie | 1965 |
 | Auto-stop – Les cinq grandes constitutions psychopathiques | Director | Movie | 1964 |
 | Images of the Visionary World | Director | Movie | 1963 |
 | Mechanical Concerto for Madness or Mad Mechanomorphosis | Director | Movie | 1963 |
 | Ballet on a Paraphrenic Topic | Director | Movie | 1962 |
 | The World of the Schizophrenic | Director | Movie | 1961 |
| Images of Madness | Director | Movie | 1950 |