Charles was born in 1956 in Paris. He obtained a Philosophy degree at Tobian University in Paris. In the 1980’s he spent most of his time working as a journalist for French cinema publication such as Cinematographe, L’Autre Journal and Le Nouvelles Litteraires. His book Haiti: Dieu seul me voit on the cultural history of Haiti, earned him the Villa Medicis Hors le Murs (Italy). Charles has also worked extensively in French television and has produced a number of documentaries. His acclaimed film, La Memoire Est – Elle Soluble dans L’eau? was screened at international festivals and won a number of awards. In 2002 he completed Royal Bonbon in Haiti for which he received the Jean Vigo Prize. Charles is sponsored by the French Embassy.