Roger Leenhardt

Roger Leenhardt (1903–1985, France) was a French film critic, director, and screenwriter. He gained prominence as a critic in the 1930s through publications like *L’Âge du Cinéma* and *Esprit*, influencing the development of French film theory, and later directed notable films such as *Une si jolie petite plage* (1949) and *Les Dernières Vacances* (1948). His work bridged criticism and filmmaking, contributing to the post-war French cinematic landscape.