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Leos Carax

Leos Carax

Directing1960Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France

Biography

Leos Carax (born November 22, 1960) is a French-born film director, critic, and writer. Carax is noted for his poetic style and his tortured depictions of love. His first major work was Boy Meets Girl (1984), and his notable works include Lovers on the Bridge (1991) and the controversial Pola X (1999). His professional name is an anagram of his first and middle names.

Acting History

2024
An Urban Allegory
as The Director
2021
Annette
as The Producer (uncredited)
The Sparks Brothers
as Self (uncredited)
Annette
Director
2014
Mr. X
as Self
2012
Holy Motors
as The Sleeper / Limousine (voice)
Holy Motors
Director
2010
2008
Mister Lonely
as Renard
I Did Not Die
as Moitié d'archange
Tokyo!
Director
Tokyo!
Writer
1999
Pola X
Director
Pola X
Screenplay
1988
King Lear
as Edgar
1986
Mauvais Sang
as Neighborhood Voyeur (uncredited)
Mauvais Sang
Director

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
11/22/1960(65 years old)
Place of Birth
Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France