Bernard Chardère was born on September 21, 1930 in Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, Ain, France. He was a director and writer, known for
La ricamarie 1869-1969 (1970),
Autrefois les canuts (1961) and
Apostrophes (1975). He was married to
Alice Chardère. He died on August 25, 2023 in Lyon, Rhône, France.