Military service with occupations forces in Japan; performed with theater unit in Tokyo

Began working in France as assistant director

Worked as radio and TV story editor in West Germany

Wrote radio adaptation of Albert Camus's "The Fall"

Directed first dramatic work, "The Dock Brief," for German TV

Directed first short film, "Matisse or the Talent for Happiness," featuring voice of Jeanne Moreau

Directed first feature, "Banana Peel"

Worked at French TV station, O.R.T.F.

Directed "The Sorrow and the Pity"; received Oscar nomination for Best Documentary

Taught film at Princeton for two semesters

Spent one year at CBS News

Spent one year at ABC News

Won international acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Documentary for "Hotel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie"