Ernst Moerman

Ernst Moerman (1897–1944) was a Belgian poetry writer and film director. He directed only one film, Monsieur Fantômas in 1937. During the 1920s, he was close to the Paris surrealist group, and wrote a theater play blending Tristan and Iseult, La vie imaginaire de Jésus-Christ and Fantômas 33. His film Monsieur Fantômas premiered on 12 October 1937 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. René Magritte featured in this film.