Léa Fazer
Film director and screenwriter, 'Lola's Journey'
Born
April 20th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss film director, screenwriter, and actress, contributions include directing and writing various films in the French language. Featured in notable works such as 'Lola's Journey,' which explores themes of personal discovery and family dynamics. As an actress, participated in several projects, enhancing the narratives of Swiss cinema.
Directed 'Lola's Journey'
Wrote multiple films
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