Pierre Schoendoerffer Vedic birth chart profile
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Pierre Schoendoerffer

• Remembering (Mar 14, 2012)

★ May 5, 1928 · Chamalieres, Auvergne, France
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
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Sun Sign
Aries
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Ascendant
Libra
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Nakshatra
Vishakha
Birth Star
Entertain/BusinessWritersDirectorMilitaryLeadership RolesLife Path 3Destiny Number 11Soul Number 4

Pierre Schoendoerffer's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Pierre Schoendoerffer has a Scorpio Moon sign, Vishakha Nakshatra and a Libra Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aries.

Pierre Schoendoerffer Birth Details

Date of birthMay 5, 1928
Birth time8:50 PM
Birth placeChamalieres, Auvergne, France
Birth data rating
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What is Pierre Schoendoerffer's Moon sign?

Pierre Schoendoerffer's Moon sign is Scorpio in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Pierre Schoendoerffer's Nakshatra?

Pierre Schoendoerffer's Moon Nakshatra is Vishakha, with the Moon in Scorpio.

What is Pierre Schoendoerffer's Ascendant?

Pierre Schoendoerffer's Ascendant (Lagna) is Libra in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Pierre Schoendoerffer's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Pierre Schoendoerffer's Sun sign is Aries. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Pierre Schoendoerffer's birth date and birth time?

Pierre Schoendoerffer was born on May 5, 1928 at 8:50 PM in Chamalieres, Auvergne, France. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Pierre Schoendoerffer?

French film director, screenwriter, writer, war reporter, war cameraman, renowned First Indochina War veteran, and cinema academician. He was president of the Académie des Beaux-Arts for 2001 and for 2007. In 1967, he was the winner of the Academy Award for Documentary Feature for The Anderson Platoon. The film followed a platoon of American soldiers for six weeks at the height of fighting in Vietnam during 1966. He died on 14 March 2012. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Mar 7, 2026

Profile: Pierre Schoendoerffer

Born: 5 May 1928, Chamalières, France

Died: 14 August 2012

Occupation: Film director, screenwriter, journalist, war correspondent

Biographical overview

Pierre Schoendoerffer was a renowned French filmmaker whose career bridged journalism and cinema. He began as a war correspondent, reporting from major conflicts in Indochina and Algeria, before transitioning to directing narrative features and documentaries that centered on the human dimension of war. His work is celebrated for its restrained, humanist approach to combat and its use of documentary sensibilities within cinematic storytelling.

Notable works

  • The 317th Section (La 317e Section) — 1964. A landmark film inspired by frontline experiences, noted for its intimate portrayal of soldiers and the moral complexities of war.

Recent projects and activity

There have been no new works released by Schoendoerffer since his passing in 2012. His films continue to be shown in retrospectives, on festival programs, and within academic contexts, contributing to ongoing discussions in war cinema and documentary storytelling.

News and public reception

After his death, film scholars and institutions have continued to examine Schoendoerffer’s influence on cinematic portrayals of war. Retrospectives and critical writings highlight his role in shaping a nuanced, observational style that blends reportage with cinematic form.

Public presence and social media

There are no verified official social media profiles for Pierre Schoendoerffer. Public information about his life and work is primarily maintained through film archives, library collections, and historical press coverage.

Additional information

His legacy sits within the French cinema tradition that foregrounds human experience in war narratives. Schoendoerffer’s career underscores the interchange between journalistic observation and cinematic storytelling, influencing generations of filmmakers and documentarians who seek to illuminate the human aspects of conflict.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Pierre Schoendoerffer's birth chart?

6 FOUND

Pierre Schoendoerffer's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 4 challenging combinations, including Varishtha Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Pierre Schoendoerffer live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Pierre Schoendoerffer, in order.

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What do Pierre Schoendoerffer's numerology numbers say?

Pierre Schoendoerffer's core numbers are Life Path 3, Destiny 11, Soul Urge 4, Personality 7, Kabbalah Number 5, Birth 5.

∞Life Path
3

Chaldean Life Path 3 is expressive and creative. It indicates talent in communication, learning, and uplifting others through ideas, art, or speech.

◎Destiny
11

Chaldean Destiny 11 indicates inspired expression and intuitive leadership. It supports visionary guidance, teaching, and spiritual creativity when grounded.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

◇Personality
7

Chaldean Personality 7 appears thoughtful, private, and analytical. Others often see depth, intelligence, and spiritual interest.

∞Kabbalah Number
5

Kabbalah Number 5 reflects an inner spiritual code of change and freedom. It supports adaptability, exploration, and growth through experience.

✦Birth
5

Explore Birth Number 5 in Vedic astrology: personality traits, career paths, and lucky indicators for adaptable, freedom-loving individuals seeking destiny clues.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2012
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 14 March 2012 (Age 83)
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