Louis Mouchet | |
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 Louis Mouchet presenting Rromani Soul, October 2009. | |
| Born | Louis Charles Mouchet 25 March 1957 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, writer. |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse | Dorothy Cox (1986–present) |
Louis Mouchet (born 25 March 1957) is a Swiss independent film-maker born in Geneva, Switzerland.
Louis Mouchet spent his early childhood in Tunisia, where his parents went to teach after the country's independence. "It was and still is a lost paradise." [1]
After studying literature at the University of Geneva, Louis Mouchet graduated from the London International Film School in 1983. His first professional job was an assignment for the Red Cross. [2] This led to a successful collaboration that continues to this day. It has been extended to other humanitarian and international organizations.
His first documentary was the result of a proposal from François Simon's widow to co-direct a film about the legendary actor. [3] [4] This first step led Louis Mouchet to write and direct many film and television documentaries.
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