Directors French【New Gen】
by angeliki_spatki | created - 09 May 2011 | updated - 4 days ago | Public▶ New French Directors - a continuity... (to their predecessors) ♥
1. Cédric Klapisch
Director | L'auberge espagnole
Cédric Klapisch was born on September 4, 1961 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a director and actor, known for The Spanish Apartment (2002), Rise (2022) and Family Resemblances (1996). He has been married to Lola Doillon since 2002. They have one child.
Deux Moi 2019, Back to Burgundy *** 2017, Chinese Puzzle *** 2013, Ma part du gâteau *** 2011, Paris *** 2008, L' Auberge Espagnole 2002
2. Rémi Bezançon
Writer | Le premier jour du reste de ta vie
Rémi Bezançon was born on March 25, 1971 in Paris, France. He is a writer and director, known for The First Day of the Rest of Your Life (2008), The Mystery of Henri Pick (2019) and Zarafa (2012).
Le mystère Henri Pick 2009 ◊ starring Fabrice Luchini, Ma Vie en l' air 2005
3. François Ozon
Director | Dans la maison
François Ozon was born on November 15, 1967 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for In the House (2012), 8 Women (2002) and Swimming Pool (2003).
Peter von Kant 2022, Double 2017, My new girl friend ** 2014, Jeune & Jolie 2013, Dans la Maison **** 2012, "Swimming Pool" *** 2003", 8 Femmes" ** 2002
4. Robert Guédiguian
Producer | Marius et Jeannette
Robert Guédiguian was born on December 3, 1953 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He is a producer and writer, known for Marius and Jeannette (1997), The Snows of Kilimanjaro (2011) and La ville est tranquille (2000). He has been married to Ariane Ascaride since 1975.
Gloria Mundi 2019, La Villa *** 2017, Histoire d'un fou 2015 - a critic, Au fil d' Ariane *** 2012, Les neiges du Kilimandjaro *** 2011, Le Voyage en Arménie 2006
5. Eric Barbier
Writer | La promesse de l'aube
Eric Barbier was born on June 29, 1960 in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He is a writer and director, known for Promise at Dawn (2017), Small Country: An African Childhood (2020) and Le brasier (1991).
La Promesse de l' Aube **** 2018 (The life of Romain Gary)
6. Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Director | Un long dimanche de fiançailles
Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a self-taught director who was very quickly interested by cinema, with a predilection for a fantastic cinema where form is as important as the subject. Thus he started directing TV commercials and video clips (such as Julien Clerc in 1984). At the same time he met designer/...
Un Long Dimanche de Fiancailles **** 2004, Amélie **** 2001
7. Christophe Barratier
Writer | Les choristes
Christophe Barratier was born on June 17, 1963 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and producer, known for The Chorus (2004), Faubourg 36 (2008) and Team Spirit (2016).
L' Outsider (A story about world's big bank Societé Générale) 2016, Paris 36 2008, Les Choristes **** 2004
8. Hugo Gélin
Director | Lupin
Hugo Gélin was born on May 4, 1980 in Paris, France. He is a producer and director, known for Lupin (2021), Love at Second Sight (2019) and Two Is a Family (2016).
Mon Inconnue 2019 (•_•), Comme des frères 2012
9. Xavier Legrand
Director | Jusqu'à la garde
Xavier Legrand was born on March 28, 1979 in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France. He is an actor and director, known for Custody (2017), Just Before Losing Everything (2013) and The Successor (2023).
Jusqu' à la garde 2022
10. Daniel Auteuil
Actor | Caché
Daniel Auteuil was born on January 24, 1950 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is an actor and director, known for Caché (2005), Jean de Florette (1986) and The Well-Digger's Daughter (2011). He has been married to Aude Ambroggi since July 22, 2006. They have one child. He was ...
Amoureux de ma femme *** 2018
11. Christophe Honoré
Writer | Plaire, aimer et courir vite
Christophe Honoré was born on April 10, 1970 in Carhaix-Plouguer, Finistère, France. He is a writer and director, known for Sorry Angel (2018), Love Songs (2007) and The Beautiful Person (2008).
Sorry Angel (Plaire, aimer et courir vite) *** 2019, Les Biens-Aimés 2011
12. Xavier Giannoli
Writer | Marguerite
Xavier Giannoli was born on March 7, 1970 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and director, known for Marguerite (2015), Lost Illusions (2021) and L'interview (1998).
Marguerite 2015
13. Benoît Jacquot
Director | Les adieux à la reine
Benoît Jacquot was born on February 5, 1947 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for Farewell, My Queen (2012), The School of Flesh (1998) and À Tout de Suite (2004).
Journal d'une femme de chambre 2015, Á tout de suite 2004, Villa Amalia, Adieu ma reine ***, Tosca (Opera) 2001, Les Ailes de la colombe 1983
14. Jacques Audiard
Writer | De rouille et d'os
Born in Paris, France, in 1952. Jacques Audiard's family has always been involved in movie business. His father, Michel, was a popular screenwriter and director and his uncle a producer. But in his teens he refused that world and wanted to be a teacher. He studied literature and philosophy at the ...
Paris, 13th District 2021, Dheepan 2015, Rust and Bone *** 2012
15. Guillaume Nicloux
Director | Thalasso
Guillaume Nicloux was born on August 3, 1966 in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France. He is a director and writer, known for Thalasso (2019), Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014) and The Nun (2013).
Valley of Love 2015
16. Mathieu Amalric
Actor | Le scaphandre et le papillon
Mathieu Amalric was born on October 25, 1965 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is an actor and director, known for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and Munich (2005).
Les fantomes d' Ismael 2017,La Chambre Bleue 2014
17. Samuel Benchetrit
Writer | Chien
Samuel Benchetrit was born on June 26, 1973 in Champigny-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France. He is an actor and writer, known for Dog (2017), I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007) and Nouvelle de la tour L (2001). He has been married to Vanessa Paradis since June 30, 2018. He was previously married ...
Asphalte *** 2015
18. Pierre Salvadori
Writer | En liberté!
Born on November 8, 1964 in Tunisia, Pierre Salvadori studied literature and cinema at the Censier site of the New Sorbonne University of Paris. He also followed a training in drama. He wrote his first screenplay in 1989 which, four years later, became the basis of Wild Target (1993), his first ...
In the courtyard (Dans la cour) *** 2014 Sphax, TN
19. Alexandre Arcady
Producer | 24 jours
Alexandre Arcady was born on March 17, 1947 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is a producer and writer, known for 24 Days (2014), What the Day Owes the Night (2012) and Dernier été à Tanger (1987).
24 Jours 2014, Ce que le jour doit a la nuit 2012, Dernier ete a Tanger 2008 b. TN l. FR
20. Abdellatif Kechiche
Writer | La vie d'Adèle
Abdellatif Kechiche was born on December 7, 1960 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a writer and director, known for Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013), Games of Love and Chance (2003) and Poetical Refugee (2000).
Mektoub, my love: Intermezzo 2019, Mektoub my love 2017, Adèle 2013 born TN, lives FR
21. Claude Miller
Writer | Garde à vue
Claude Miller was born on February 20, 1942 in Paris, France. He was a writer and director, known for The Grilling (1981), L'effrontée (1985) and The Little Thief (1988). He was married to Annie Miller. He died on April 4, 2012 in Paris, France.
Therese Desqueyroux 2012, Un Secret 2007, La petite voleuse 1998
22. Claire Denis
Director | High Life
The films of Claire Denis frequently explore the fragile connections between people and the ways in which the most seemingly inconsequential relationship can have life-changing effects. At the heart of Denis' cinema is a fascination with the delights and difficulties of belonging and otherness, the...
Un beau soleil intérieur 2017, White Material **** (with Is. Huppert) 2009
23. Agnès Jaoui
Actress | Le goût des autres
Agnès Jaoui was born on October 19, 1964 in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is an actress and writer, known for The Taste of Others (2000), Look at Me (2004) and Family Resemblances (1996). She was previously married to Jean-Pierre Bacri.
Let it rain (Parlez moi de la pluie) 2008
24. Nicole Garcia
Writer | Mal de pierres
Nicole Garcia was born on April 22, 1946 in Oran, France [now Algeria]. She is an actress and writer, known for From the Land of the Moon (2016), My American Uncle (1980) and Alias Betty (2001).
Going Away (Un Beau Dimanche) 2012 (περισσότερα)
25. Josiane Balasko
Actress | Gazon maudit
Josiane Balasko was born on April 15, 1950 in Paris, France. She is an actress and writer, known for French Twist (1995), The Tenant (1976) and The Hedgehog (2009). She has been married to George Aguilar since June 12, 2003. She was previously married to Philippe Berry.
Gazon Maudit 1995, Cliente ** 2008
26. Frédéric Beigbeder
Writer | L'idéal
Frédéric Beigbeder was born on September 21, 1965 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is an actor and writer, known for The Ideal (2016), The Day All Women Loved Me (2006) and Love Lasts Three Years (2011). He has been married to Lara Micheli since April 12, 2014. They have two ...
L' amour dure trois ans *** 2011
27. Maïwenn
Actress | Polisse
Maïwenn (sometimes credited as Maïwenn Besco or her birth name Maïwenn Le Besco, born 17 April 1976) is a French actress, film director and screenwriter.
Maïwenn Le Besco was born in Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, a suburban area east of Paris. Maïwenn is of mixed Breton, Vietnamese, French, ...
28. Roschdy Zem
Actor | The Cold Light of Day
Roschdy Zem was born on September 28, 1965 in Gennevilliers, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France. He is an actor and director, known for The Cold Light of Day (2012), Chocolat (2016) and Mauvaise foi (2006).
Our Ties 2023 (director and actor)
29. Rachid Bouchareb
Director | Indigènes
Rachid Bouchareb was born on September 1, 1959 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for Days of Glory (2006), Little Senegal (2000) and Cheb (1991).
Little Senegal 2000, Our Ties 2023 (actor as Moucha) ᓚᘏᗢ Two men in town (remake '73) 2014, Outside the law 2010, London River 2009
30. Luc Besson
Writer | Le Cinquième Élément
Luc Besson spent the first years of his life following his parents, scuba diving instructors, around the world. His early life was entirely aquatic. He already showed amazing creativity as a youth, writing early drafts of The Big Blue (1988) and The Fifth Element (1997), as an adolescent bored in ...
31. Éric Toledano
Writer | Intouchables
Éric Toledano was born on July 3, 1971 in Paris, France. He is a writer and producer, known for The Intouchables (2011), The Specials (2019) and C'est la vie! (2017).
Intouchables 2011
32. Olivier Nakache
Writer | Intouchables
Olivier Nakache was born on April 15, 1973 in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and producer, known for The Intouchables (2011), The Specials (2019) and C'est la vie! (2017).
Intouchables 2011
33. Philippe Le Guay
Writer | Alceste à bicyclette
Philippe Le Guay was born on October 22, 1956 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and director, known for Bicycling with Molière (2013), The Women on the 6th Floor (2010) and Le clou (1984).
The Basement 2022 (L' homme dans la cave), Les femmes du 6ème étage *** 2010
34. Régis Wargnier
Writer | Est - Ouest
Régis Wargnier was born on April 18, 1948 in Metz, Moselle, France. He is a writer and director, known for East/West (1999), Indochine (1992) and La femme de ma vie (1986).
Le Temps des Aveux 2018, East-West 1999, Indokina 1992
35. Philippe Claudel
Writer | Il y a longtemps que je t'aime
Philippe Claudel was born on February 2, 1962 in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. He is a writer and director, known for I've Loved You So Long (2008), A Childhood (2015) and Avant l'hiver (2013).
36. Olivier Megaton
Director | Transporter 3
Olivier Megaton was born on August 6, 1965 in Versailles, Seine-et-Oise [now Yvelines], France. He is a director and writer, known for Transporter 3 (2008), Taken 3 (2014) and Colombiana (2011).
Colombiana **** 2008
37. Laurent Tirard
Writer | Le discours
Born in France in 1967, Laurent Tirard went to the US, to New York University, to study filmmaking and then became a script reader for the American company Warner Brothers.He returned to France to do journalism for the magazine Studio, during which time he interviewed 20 notable filmmakers which ...
Molière 2007
38. Jean-Jacques Annaud
Director | Der Name der Rose
Jean-Jacques Annaud is a French film director, screenwriter and producer, best known for directing Quest for Fire (1981), The Name of the Rose (1986), The Lover (1992), Seven Years in Tibet (1997) and Wolf Totem (2015). Annaud has received numerous awards for his work, including four César Awards, ...
"7 years in Tibet" **** 2007
39. Emmanuel Mouret
Director | Les choses qu'on dit, les choses qu'on fait
Emmanuel Mouret was born on June 30, 1970 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. He is a director and writer, known for Love Affair(s) (2020), Lady J (2018) and The Art of Love (2011).
40. Olivier Assayas
Writer | Personal Shopper
Olivier Assayas is a French film director, screenwriter and film critic. He is best know for his films Demonlover (2002), Something in the Air (2012), Clouds of Sils Maria (2014) and Personal Shopper (2016).
Assayas is the son of French director/screenwriter Raymond Assayas, alias Jacques Rémy.
His ...
Doubles vies (Non-fiction) 2018, The clouds of Sils Maria 2014, Summer Hours 2008, Paris je t' aime 2006 (Quartier des enfants rouges)
41. Frédéric Auburtin
Director | Paris, je t'aime
Frédéric Auburtin was born on June 4, 1962 in Marseille, France. He is a director and assistant director, known for Paris, I Love You (2006), The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) and Jean de Florette (1986).
Paris je t' aime (Segment "Quartier Latin") 2008, The Bridge (Un Pont entre deux Rives) 1999
42. Benoît Delépine
Writer | Aaltra
Benoît Delépine was born on August 30, 1958 in Saint-Quentin, Aisne, France. He is a writer and actor, known for Aaltra (2004), Delete History (2020) and Louise hires a contract killer (2008).
Mammuth *** 2005
43. Gustave Kervern
Actor | Effacer l'historique
Gustave Kervern was born on December 27, 1962 in Mauritius. He is an actor and writer, known for Delete History (2020), Louise hires a contract killer (2008) and Aaltra (2004).
44. Yann Samuell
Director | Jeux d'enfants
Yann Samuell was born on June 7, 1965. He is a director and writer, known for Love Me If You Dare (2003), La guerre des Lulus (2022) and Jamais sans toi, Louna (2019).
Love me if you dare (Jeux d' enfants) 2003
45. Patrice Leconte
Director | Ridicule
Patrice Leconte was born on November 12, 1947 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for Ridicule (1996), La fille sur le pont (1999) and Man on the Train (2002).
Monsieur Hire 1989, La veuve de Saint-Pierre *** 2000
46. Leos Carax
Director | Holy Motors
Leos Carax made several short films and also wrote film criticism, then at the age of 24 years made a very strong first feature Boy Meets Girl (1984). The film played at the 1984 Cannes film festival and was a critical triumph. It paved the way for Carax's second feature Bad Blood (1986) (Bad Blood...
Mauvais Sang 1986
47. Mathieu Kassovitz
Actor | Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
Mathieu Kassovitz was born on August 3, 1967 in Paris, France. He is an actor and director, known for Amélie (2001), La haine (1995) and The Fifth Element (1997).
48. Gabriel Aghion
Director | Pédale douce
Gabriel Aghion was born on December 30, 1955 in Alexandria, Egypt. He is a director and writer, known for Pédale douce (1996), Avocat d'office (1994) and La scarlatine (1983).
Belle Maman *** 1999
49. Bruno Nuytten
Cinematographer | Jean de Florette
Bruno Nuytten is one of the most successful French cinematographers notable for his many collaborations with outstanding filmmakers. He was twice awarded the César for Best Cinematography: Barocco (1976) and So Long, Stooge (1983). Later he started to direct and is best known for his masterpiece ...
"Camille Claudel" 1998
50. Denis Dercourt
Director | Lise et André
Denis Dercourt was born on October 1, 1964 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for Lise et André (2000), The Page Turner (2006) and A Pact (2013).
51. Olivier Dahan
Director | La Môme
Olivier Dahan was born on June 26, 1967 in La Ciotat, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He is a director and writer, known for La Vie En Rose (2007), La vie promise (2002) and Sold.
La Vie en Rose 2007
52. Vincent Garenq
Director | Présumé coupable
Vincent Garenq is known for Guilty (2011), Kalinka (2016) and The Clearstream Affair (2014).
53. Patrice Chéreau
Director | Intimacy
Patrice Chéreau was born on November 2, 1944 in Lézigné, Maine-et-Loire, France. He was a director and actor, known for Intimacy (2001), The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Queen Margot (1994). He died on October 7, 2013 in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
54. Michel Hazanavicius
Writer | The Artist
Michel Hazanavicius was born and raised in Paris, France. His grandparents were originally from Lithuania, but relocated to France in the 1920s. Hazanavicius attended art school, and moved on to work as a director for commercials and television projects. In 1999, he wrote and directed his first ...
The Artist 2011 - Jean Dujardin won 1st Role Oscar 2011
55. Emmanuelle Bercot
Actress | Mon roi
Emmanuelle Bercot was born on November 6, 1967 in Paris, France. She is an actress and director, known for My King (2015), Clement (2001) and Polisse (2011).
La Tete Haute 2015
56. Laurent Bouhnik
Director | 1999 Madeleine
Laurent Bouhnik was born on April 7, 1961 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for 1999 Madeleine (1999), Sélect Hôtel (1996) and Zonzon (1998).
Select Hotel 1996
57. Fabienne Berthaud
Writer | Pieds nus sur les limaces
Fabienne Berthaud is known for Pieds nus sur les limaces (2010), Sky (2015) and A Bigger World (2019).
Tom 2022, Pieds nus sur les limaces *** 2010
58. Thomas Cailley
Writer | Le règne animal
Thomas Cailley was born on April 29, 1980 in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, France. He is a writer and director, known for The Animal Kingdom (2023), Love at First Fight (2014) and Ad Vitam (2018).
Love at first fight **** 2017
59. Cédric Jimenez
Director | La French
Cédric Jimenez (born 26 June 1976) is a French film producer, film director and screenwriter. He is married to the screenwriter and journalist Audrey Diwan, with whom he has two children.
The film career of Cédric Jimenez starts through documentary means. In 2003, back in France after a long stay in...
60. Jérôme Salle
Producer | L'odyssée
Jérôme Salle was born in 1971 in Paris. He is a producer and writer, known for The Odyssey (2016), Zulu (2013) and Anthony Zimmer (2005).
Zulu (Cape of Fear) 2017
61. Gilles Mimouni
Writer | Wicker Park
Gilles Mimouni was born in 1956. He is a writer and director, known for Wicker Park (2004), The Apartment (1996) and Bandits (2011).
L' Appartement **** 1986 (Vincent Cassel as Max Mayer, Monica Bellucci as Lisa)
62. Fred Grivois
Director | Machine
Fred Grivois is known for Machine (2024), Rust and Bone (2012) and A Prophet (2009).
L' Intervention 2019, La Résistanse de l' air *** 2015
63. Franck Dubosc
Actor | Tout le monde debout
Franck Dubosc was born on November 7, 1963 in Le Petit-Quevilly, Seine-Maritime, France. He is an actor and writer, known for Rolling to You (2018), Camping (2006) and Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008). He has been married to Danièle since June 19, 2009. They have one child.
Tout le monde debout ** 2018 (Among filming locations, Dame de Loudres Sainte Bernardette)
64. Philippe Garrel
Writer | Les amants réguliers
Philippe Garrel was born on April 6, 1948 in Paris, France. He is a writer and director, known for Regular Lovers (2005), I Can No Longer Hear the Guitar (1991) and Liberté, la nuit (1984).
Love for a day 2017
65. Louis Garrel
Actor | The Dreamers
Louis Garrel was born on June 14, 1983 in Paris, France. He is an actor and director, known for The Dreamers (2003), Little Women (2019) and The Innocent (2022). He has been married to Laetitia Casta since June 10, 2017. They have one child. He was previously married to Golshifteh Farahani.
Un homme fidèle *** 2018 Chansons d' amour 2007, Dreamers 2003
66. Guillaume Canet
Actor | Jeux d'enfants
Son of horse breeders, the young man spent his childhood in the countryside near Paris. In his youth, Guillaume wanted to be a horse-rider, and briefly followed a professional career in the sport. A bad fall broke his dreams, but is at the origin of his acting career, and success. After briefly ...
Petits mouchoirs 2014
67. Pascal Chaumeil
Director | L'arnacoeur
Pascal Chaumeil was born on February 9, 1961 in Paris, France. He was a director and assistant director, known for Heartbreaker (2010), The Fifth Element (1997) and Léon: The Professional (1994). He was married to Camille Lipmann. He died on August 27, 2015 in Paris, France.
Un Plan Parfait 2013, Heartbreaker 2009
68. Christian Carion
Director | Joyeux Noël
Christian Carion was born in a family of farmers in the North of France. Despite nursing a passion for films since he was 13, he travels a scientific path. After passing his baccalauréat, he joins an engineering school affiliated to the french ministry of agriculture, thus answering his family's ...
My Son *** 2017
69. Emmanuel Finkiel
Writer | Voyages
Emmanuel Finkiel was born on October 30, 1961 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and director, known for Voyages (1999), Madame Jacques sur la Croisette (1997) and Casting (2001).
Memoir of war 2017, Je ne suis pas un salaud 2015, Nowhere promised land 2008 (more about /gr)
70. Dominique Farrugia
Producer | Sous le même toit
First known as one of the writers of the "Les Nuls" comic group (composed of Alain Chabat, Chantal Lauby and Bruno Carette), he took part in this group and had a great success on French TV "Canal +". After 6 years on TV, "Les Nuls" decided to write and make their own film Fear City: A Family-Style ...
Sous le meme toit 2017
71. Michel Béna
Director | Le ciel de Paris
Michel Béna was born on February 5, 1950 in Algeria. He was an assistant director and director, known for Le ciel de Paris (1991), Viva la vie (1984) and Daniel endormi (1988). He died on July 10, 1991 in Paris, France.
72. Julie Delpy
Actress | Trois couleurs: Blanc
Julie Delpy was born in Paris, France, in 1969 to Albert Delpy and Marie Pillet, both actors.
She was first featured in Jean-Luc Godard's Detective (1985) at the age of fourteen. She has starred in many American and European productions since then, including Disney's The Three Musketeers (1993), ...
Lolo (Οιδιπόδειο Σύμπλεγμα) 2015
73. Yann Demange
Director | '71
Yann Demange was born in 1977 in Paris, France. He is a producer and director, known for '71 (2014), Lovecraft Country (2020) and Top Boy (2011).
White boy Rick 2018
74. Jean-François Richet
Director | L'instinct de mort
Jean-François Richet was born on July 2, 1966 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008), Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 (2008) and État des lieux (1995).
L' Empereur de Paris 2018
75. Arnaud Desplechin
Director | Rois et reine
Arnaud Desplechin was born on October 31, 1960 in Roubaix, Nord, France. He is a director and writer, known for Kings & Queen (2004), The Sentinel (1992) and La vie des morts (1991).
Ismael's ghosts ** 2017
76. Audrey Diwan
Writer | L'événement
Audrey Diwan was born in 1980 in France. She is a writer and director, known for Happening (2021), The Connection (2014) and Just the Two of Us (2023). She is married to Cédric Jimenez. They have two children.
Mais vous êtes fous (That's it!) 2019
77. Valérie Donzelli
Actress | La guerre est déclarée
A tall, slim brunette with deep red puckered lips, Valérie Donzelli plays wonderfully clumsy, gawky, goofy girls, failed seductresses and successful charm freaks. She is also a noted film director, whose works explore very different registers, which she does not hesitate to mix whether comic, ...
Declaration of war 2011
78. Alexandra Leclère
Writer | Bouche à bouche
Alexandra Leclère is known for Bouche à bouche (2003), Maman (2012) and The Roommates Party (2015).
Garde Alternée ** 2019 (Where will you sleep tonight? GR title)
79. Valérie Lemercier
Actress | Les visiteurs
Valérie Lemercier was born on March 9, 1964 in Dieppe, France. She is an actress and director, known for The Visitors (1993), Aline (2020) and Monte Carlo (2011).
Marie-Francine ** 2018
80. Frédéric Beigbeder
Writer | L'idéal
Frédéric Beigbeder was born on September 21, 1965 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is an actor and writer, known for The Ideal (2016), The Day All Women Loved Me (2006) and Love Lasts Three Years (2011). He has been married to Lara Micheli since April 12, 2014. They have two ...
81. Guillaume Senez
Director | Keeper
Guillaume Senez was born on July 6, 1978 in Brussels, Belgium. He is a director and writer, known for Keeper (2015), Our Struggles (2018) and Walk with Kings (2020).
Nos batailles *** 2018 BE
82. Bruno Podalydès
Actor | Paris, je t'aime
Bruno Podalydès was born on March 11, 1961 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is an actor and director, known for Paris, I Love You (2006), The Perfume of the Lady in Black (2005) and Versailles Rive-Gauche (1992).
The sweet escape *** 2015
83. Blandine Lenoir
Writer | Annie colère
Blandine Lenoir was born on September 22, 1973. She is an actress and writer, known for Angry Annie (2022), Rosa (2005) and Dans tes rêves (2004).
Aurore (50 fois le printemps) ** 2017
84. Safy Nebbou
Director | Le cou de la girafe
Safy Nebbou was born on April 27, 1968 in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. He is a director and writer, known for Le cou de la girafe (2004), Bad Seeds (2012) and Who You Think I Am (2019).
Celle que vous croyez *** 2019
85. Mikhaël Hers
Writer | Amanda
Mikhaël Hers was born on February 6, 1975 in Paris, France. He is a writer and director, known for Amanda (2018), The Passengers of the Night (2022) and Primrose Hill (2007).
Amanda ♥ 2018
86. Léonor Serraille
Writer | Jeune femme
Léonor Serraille was born in 1986 in Lyon, Rhône, France. She is a writer and director, known for Montparnasse Bienvenüe (2017), Mother and Son (2022) and Body (2016).
Jeune femme (Montparnasse Bienvenue) 2017
87. Dominic Savage
Director | I Am...
Dominic Savage was born on November 23, 1962 in Margate, Kent, England, UK. He is a director and writer, known for I Am... (2019), Close to You (2023) and Love + Hate (2005).
The Escape ♥ 2018 starring Gemma Arterton, (similar to Our Struggles) ♥ 2018
88. Isabelle Mergault
Writer | Je vous trouve très beau
Isabelle Mergault was born on May 11, 1958 in Paris, France. She is an actress and writer, known for You Are So Beautiful (2005), Donnant donnant (2010) and The Merry Widow (2007).
Enfin veuve 2007
89. Claire Burger
Editor | C'est ça l'amour
Claire Burger, editor and director, was born in Forbach in 1978. Specifying the name of the place where Claire began her life is anything but anecdotal insofar as this former industrial and mining town, located in the North-East of France, is emblematic of all those smokestack regions hard hit by ...
C'est ça l'amour *** 2018
90. Dany Boon
Actor | Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis
Dany Boon was born on June 26, 1966 in Armentières, Nord, France. He is an actor and writer, known for Welcome to the Sticks (2008), Joyeux Noel (2005) and R.A.I.D. Special Unit (2016).
La famille 2018 ** ◊ more about this movie
91. Arnaud Lemort
Writer | Dépression et des potes
Arnaud Lemort is known for Dépression et des potes (2012), L'amour, c'est mieux à deux (2010) and Ibiza (2019).
Ibiza ** (Ils se reposeront après les vacances) 2019
92. Catherine Corsini
Director | La fracture
Catherine Corsini was born on May 18, 1956 in Dreux, Eure-et-Loir, France. She is a director and writer, known for The Divide (2021), Summertime (2015) and Three Worlds (2012).
Un Amour impossible *** 2018
93. Vincent Lobelle
Director | Les dents de la nuit
Vincent Lobelle is known for Les dents de la nuit (2008), Momo (2017) and Dans la peau d'un bipolaire (2014).
Momo ** 2017
94. Pascal Thomas
Writer | Les zozos
Pascal Thomas was born on April 2, 1944 in Paris, France. He is a writer and director, known for Les zozos (1973), La dilettante (1999) and Mercredi, folle journée! (2001).
95. Katell Quillévéré
Writer | Le temps d'aimer
Katell Quillévéré was born on January 30, 1980 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. She is a writer and director, known for Along Came Love (2023), Heal the Living (2016) and The Staple of News (2013).
Un poison violent 2010, Suanne 2013 Abidjan, CI, lives in FR
96. David Foenkinos
Writer | La délicatesse
David Foenkinos was born on October 28, 1974 in Paris, France. He is a writer and director, known for Delicacy (2011), Jealous (2017) and Fantasies (2021).
Delicacy 2011 ◊ (A romantic comedy about love, fate and other delicacies)
97. Olivier Marchal
Actor | 36 Quai des Orfèvres
Olivier Marchal started taking acting lessons when he still was a police officer. He began his career in television, appearing in supporting parts or writing scripts for detective TV series. In 1989 when Yves Rénier resurrected his TV series Commissaire Moulin (1976) he became his partner as ...
98. Olivier Dahan
Director | La Môme
Olivier Dahan was born on June 26, 1967 in La Ciotat, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He is a director and writer, known for La Vie En Rose (2007), La vie promise (2002) and Sold.
99. Xavier Dolan
Actor | J'ai tué ma mère
Xavier Dolan was born on March 20, 1989 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for I Killed My Mother (2009), Tom at the Farm (2013) and Heartbeats (2010).
100. Michel Leclerc
Writer | Le nom des gens
Michel Leclerc was born on April 24, 1965 in Bures-sur-Yvette, Essonne, France. He is a writer and director, known for The Names of Love (2010), Fais pas ci, fais pas ça (2007) and Le poteau rose (2002).
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