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Romain Gavras

Romain Gavras

Directing1981Paris, France

Biography

Romain Gavras (French: [ʁɔmɛ̃ ɡavʁas]; born 4 July 1981) is a French director. He is known for directing M.I.A.'s videos "Bad Girls" and "Born Free," Kanye West and Jay-Z's video "No Church in the Wild," and Jamie xx's video "Gosh." He also directed Justice's "Stress.".

His second film, The World Is Yours, was screened at the Directors' Fortnight during the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. His third film, Athena (2022), had its premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

Gavras is the son of Greek-French film director Costa-Gavras. He is part of the film group Kourtrajmé with Kim Chapiron, Ladj Ly, and Toumani Sangaré.

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Acting History

Future
Signatune
Director
Signatune
Writer
2026
Sacrifice
Director
Sacrifice
Writer
Sacrifice
Producer
2025
Banger
as Guitarist
2023
The King of Algiers
Executive Producer
2022
Athena
Screenplay
Athena
Director
Athena
Producer
2019
Les Misérables
as Mayor's Henchman (uncredited)
2018
2010
2005
The Ax
as Civil Inspector
Mégalopolis
Director
2004
La Banana
Director
2002
2001

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/4/1981(44 years old)
Place of Birth
Paris, France