Michel Hazanavicius
French director, producer, and screenwriter
Born
March 29th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A director, producer, and screenwriter who gained prominence in the film industry with the silent film 'The Artist'. The film, released in 2011, received critical acclaim and won multiple awards, including five Academy Awards. In addition to 'The Artist', directed the war satire 'The Search' in 2014 and the film 'OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies'. The works often blend humor with insights into human experiences.
Directed 'The Artist', winning 5 Oscars
Directed 'OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies'
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