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Leos Carax

Directing

Born November 22, 1960 · Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France

Also known as Léos Carax · Alex Christophe Dupont · 레오스 카락스

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Biography

Leos Carax (born Alex Christophe Dupont, November 22, 1960) is a French-born film director, critic, and writer. Carax is noted for his poetic style and his tortured depictions of love. His first major work was Boy Meets Girl (1984), and his notable works include Lovers on the Bridge (1991) and the controversial Pola X (1999). His professional name is an anagram of his first and middle names.

Awards & recognition

  • Cannes Best Director Award · 2022
  • César Award — Best Director · 2022
  • Lumière Award — Best Director · 2022
  • Sitges Film Festival Best Director award · 2012
  • Louis Delluc Prize · 1986
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  • César Award — Best Director · 2022 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Original Screenplay · 2022 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Film · 2013 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Director · 2013 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Original Screenplay · 2013 · nominated
  • BAFTA Award — Best Film Not in the English Language · 1993 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Film · 1992 · nominated
  • César Award — Best First Film · 1985 · nominated

Filmography10 titles

An Urban Allegory

2024as The Director

The Lovers on the Bridge

1991as Prisoner

The Sparks Brothers

2021as Self (uncredited)

It's Not Me

2024as LC

Bad Blood

1986as Neighborhood Voyeur (uncredited)

Holy Motors

2012as The Sleeper / Limousine (voice)

Tokyo!

2008Director, Writer

Annette

2021as The Producer (uncredited)

Boy Meets Girl

1984Director, Writer

Mister Lonely

2007as Renard