Biography
Guillaume Canet (born 10 April 1973) is a French actor and film director. Canet began his career in theatre and television before moving to film. He starred in several films like Joyeux Noël, Love Me If You Dare and The Beach. In 2006, he turned to writing and directing with Tell No One and won a César Award for Best Director. Canet has also received attention because of his personal life. He was formerly married to actress Diane Kruger. After they divorced he began a relationship with Marion Cotillard that was closely followed by the media.
Awards & recognition
- César Award — Best Director · 2007
- Lumière Award — Best Film · 2007
- Prix Jean Gabin · 2000
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2019 · nominated
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2011 · nominated
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- European Film Award — European Discovery of the Year · 2003 · nominated
Filmography32 titles
Joyeux Noel
Tell No One
Love Me If You Dare
The Siege of Jadotville
Jappeloup
Little White Lies
Sink or Swim
The Meerkats
Hunting and Gathering
The Beach
The Program
A Better Life
Ad Vitam
Turning Tide
Darling
Blood Ties
Last Night
Next Time I'll Aim for the Heart
War of the Buttons
Cezanne et Moi
All-Time High
My Son
Acid
In the Name of My Daughter
Spy(ies)
Non-Fiction
Rock'n Roll
The Last Flight
Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom
The Players
Lui
Girls with Balls