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Babette Mangolte is a French filmmaker and cinematographer whose work emerged from the experimental film movement of the 1960s and 1970s. She is known for her precise use of black-and-white cinematography and sustained formal investigation of space, light, and duration. Mangolte has worked extensively with choreographers and visual artists, creating films that prioritize optical clarity and temporal structure over narrative. Her practice spans both independent film production and collaborative artistic projects. This profile will be expanded as more verified source material becomes available.