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Xavier Dolan

Directing

Born March 20, 1989 · Montréal, Québec, Canada

Also known as Xavier Dolan-Tadros · 자비에 돌란 · Ксавье Долан

Biography

Xavier Dolan-Tadros is a Canadian filmmaker and actor. He began his career as a child actor in commercials before directing several arthouse feature films. He first received international acclaim in 2009 for his feature film directorial debut, I Killed My Mother, which he also starred in, wrote, and produced, and which premiered at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section and won three awards from the program.

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Awards & recognition

  • René Clair Award · 2020
  • Member of the Order of Canada · 2019
  • César Award — Best Editing · 2017
  • César Award — Best Director · 2017
  • Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 2016
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  • Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec · 2015
  • Jury Prize · 2014
  • Québec Cinéma Award — Best Film · 2010
  • Knight of the National Order of Quebec · 2008
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • John Dunning Best First Feature Award
  • Officer of Arts and Letters

Filmography19 titles