Julia Ducournau
Julia Ducournau is a French film director and screenwriter who won the Palme d'Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival for her film Titane.
Director | Fiction Writer | Screenwriter
November 18, 1983
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Julia Ducournau, a French film director and screenwriter, is renowned for her horror film “Raw” (2016) and the Palme d’Or-winning “Titane” (2021). She honed her screenwriting skills at La Fémis film school in Paris. In 2011, her short film “Junior” earned the Petit Rail d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Additionally, Ducournau directed the TV series “Mange” (2012) and was nominated for Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for “Titane.” Her films are known for their distinctive storytelling and exploration of identity and desire.
A notable achievement for Julia Ducournau was winning the Palme d’Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival for “Titane,” making her the first solo female director and the second woman overall to receive the prestigious award.