Laurent Cantet

French director & Academy Award winner

Laurent Cantet - French director & Academy Award winner
Born

1961
64 years ago

Died

April 25th, 2024
1 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A prominent director, cinematographer, and screenwriter from France gained recognition for the film "The Class," which received the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The director's work often explores social themes and human relationships, reflecting contemporary issues. Various films received accolades across festivals, establishing a reputation within the cinematic community. Cantet's filmography also includes critically acclaimed works such as "Heading South" and "Time Out," both of which further defined his style and thematic interests, contributing to discussions around narrative and documentary cinema.

Won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for "The Class"

Directed critically acclaimed film "Heading South"

Directed notable work "Time Out"

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