{{Short description|Swiss independent film maker}} {{Infobox person | name = Louis Mouchet | image = LouisMouchet09b.jpg | caption = Louis Mouchet presenting Rromani Soul, October 2009. | birth_name = Louis Charles Mouchet | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|03|25|df=y}} | birth_place = Geneva, Switzerland | occupation = 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.
==Biography== 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."<ref>"Punch", interview at Radio Cité, Geneva, May 2019</ref>
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.<ref>"La Croix-Rouge, une fenêtre sur le monde"; Journal de Genève, May 1984</ref> 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.<ref>"Un long-métrage pour François Simon", Journal de Genève, May 1986</ref><ref>"Jeanne Moreau chante pour François Simon, Tribune de Genève, May 1986</ref> This first step led Louis Mouchet to write and direct many film and television documentaries.
==Filmography== * ''François Simon the Presence'' (with Ana Simon, 1986). Portrait of Swiss actor François Simon, son of Michel Simon. With the participation of Jeanne Moreau, Daniel Schmid and Paco Ibáñez. * ''Adolphe Appia the Visionary of Invisible'' (1989). Portrait of stage designer Adolphe Appia. * ''The Jodorowsky Constellation'', a portrait of cult film-maker and artist Alejandro Jodorowsky.<br>With the participation of Jean Giraud aka ''Moebius'', Peter Gabriel, Fernando Arrabal and Marcel Marceau.<ref>[https://madmuseum.org/events/la-cravate-la-constellation-jodorowsky La Cravate + La Constellation Jodorowsky], Museum of Art and Design. Retrieved 25 September 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.cinemasmorgasbord.com/episode-165-jodowowsky-part-11-the-jodorowsky-constellation-1994/ JodoWOWsky Part 11 – The Jodorowsky Constellation], Cinema Smorgashbord. Retrieved 25 September 2023</ref><ref>[https://simkl.com/movies/99626/the-jodorowsky-constellation/comments/ The Jodorowsky Constellation], SMIKL. Retrieved 25 September 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.sciencefictionfestival.org/en/film/la-constellation-jodorowski-louis-mouchet/ The Jodorowsky Constellation] at Trieste Festival. Retrieved 25 September 2023</ref> * ''The Secret of Secret'' (2000), film about traditional healers in the Alps.<ref>[https://www.neovisionprod.com/media.html Des Alpes au Jura, les deux cinéastes ont tenté de percer les secrets des guérisseurs], Le Messager, 2003. (French)</ref> * ''Blues Road Movie'' (''Au Coeur du Blues'', 2001), film retracing the epic of Blues from Mali to New Orleans, and from Mississippi to Chicago.<br>With Boubacar Traoré, Corey Harris, Koko Taylor, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Super Chikan and Bobby Rush.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loc.gov/item/jots.200028772/|title=VOYAGE AU COEUR DU BLUES|website=Loc.gov|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dhnet.be/archives-journal/2001/06/20/du-mali-au-mississippi-YDYLWD36TJH2HFYKU74XHNSPJA/|title=Du Mali au Mississippi|date=10 November 2023|website=Dhnet.be|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> * ''Rromani Soul'' (2008). Following the "Queen of the Gypsies" Esma Redzepova, The film reveals the true origins of the Romani people, set by linguist Marcel Courthiade in the Indian city of Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.<ref>[http://www.dreamyourmind.com/blog/film-interview-louis-mouchet Gypsies - where do they come from? - Interview with Connect film-maker Louis Mouchet], Dream your Mind, 2014</ref> * ''Santa Shakti'', the sacred feminine power beyond languages and religions (2017).<ref>[https://wildfilmmaker.com/santa-shakti-exclusive-interview-with-louis-mouchet “Santa Shakti” (EXCLUSIVE)] Interview with Louis Mouchet. Retrieved 7 March 2024</ref> * ''Seeds to Grow'' (2017-2020), Web Series. Filmed portraits of inspiring personalities: Alvin Queen (jazz drummer), Carla Haddad (humanitarian leader), Patrick Delarive (serial entrepreneur), Anju Rupal, (social entrepreneur). * ''The Family Forest'' (2022). Psychogenealogy and epigenetics through a very personal experience. In this film, Louis Mouchet reveals his own transgenerational therapy that was initiated during the production of ''The Jodorowsky Constellation''.<ref>[https://theciff.org/the-family-forest Crown International Film Festival] 2022</ref><ref>[https://indiefarefest.com/the-family-forest/ Indie Fare International Film Festival] 2022</ref> * ''Seeds to Grow'' (2nd season, 2025-2026), filmed portraits of humanitarian leader Sitara Jabeen and tech entrepreneur Serge Huber.
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *[http://www.neovisionprod.com/louis Louis Mouchet official website] *{{IMDb name|0609630}} *[http://www.film-documentaire.fr/4DACTION/w%20liste%20generique/C%203117%20F Louis Mouchet] at [http://www.film-documentaire.fr/index.shtml Film Doc] (French) * [https://data.bnf.fr/14123294/louis%20mouchet/ Louis Mouchet] at Bibliotheque nationale de France (French)
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