Synopsis
After studying literature Denis Gheerbrant joined the famous film school IDHEC (now FEMIS) in 1969. When he left the school he had obtained two degrees, one in direction and the other in cinematography. From 1972 on he has had several activities in the movie field: assistant camera operator, cinematographer,and mostly director of (excellent) documentaries. Gheerbrant is also an independent photographer.
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