Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Louis Malle.

Highly recommended: Zazie Dans le Métro, The Fire Within, Phantom India (non-film), Lacombe, Lucien, Atlantic City, My Dinner with Andre, Au Revoir, les Enfants

Recommended: Elevator to the Gallows, The Lovers, Vive le Tour (short film), Calcutta, Murmur of the Heart, God’s Country, And the Pursuit of Happiness, Vanya on 42nd Street

Worth a look: A Human Condition, Place de la République, Black Moon, Damage

Approach with caution: William Wilson (segment from Spirits of the Dead), Pretty Baby

Next week’s director is… Jacques Tati