Sébastien Lifshitz

French film director and documentarian

Sébastien Lifshitz - French film director and documentarian
Born

January 21st, 1968
57 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Born in 1968, a French director specializing in documentaries and feature films. Worked on notable projects exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and the LGBTQ+ community. Achieved recognition for the film 'Les Invisibles,' which highlighted the lives of homeless LGBTQ+ individuals in France, and 'Sorry Angel,' a poignant narrative about love and loss during the AIDS crisis in the 1990s. Also directed the documentary 'The Last of the Habsburgs,' focusing on the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. The body of work reflects a commitment to authentic storytelling and the exploration of marginalized voices.

Directed 'Les Invisibles'

Directed 'Sorry Angel'

Directed 'The Last of the Habsburgs'

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