Benoît Jacquot is a French film director, screenwriter and producer best known for his films such as Seventh Heaven, Farewell, My Queen, and Three Hearts. He began his career as a student at IDHEC, the French film school, and made his directorial debut with the film The Disenchanted in 1990. Since then, he has become one of the most prolific filmmakers in France, with over twenty feature films and several television miniseries to his name.
Jacquot's films often explore intimate and complex relationships between two characters, often two women. His films are often set in the past, and often feature an ambiguous and open-ended ending. He has been compared to directors such as Eric Rohmer, Jacques Rivette, and François Truffaut.
Jacquot's films have been praised for their visual beauty, complex narrative structure, and their use of classical music in their soundtracks. He has received several awards throughout his career, including the Prix Louis Delluc for the film Seventh Heaven in 1996, and the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival for the film Farewell, My Queen in 2012.
In addition to his directorial work, Jacquot has also written several screenplays and produced several films. His most recent film is the critically acclaimed Three Hearts, which won the Prix Louis Delluc for Best Film in 2014.
Jacquot has also been involved in a number of other projects, such as producing the award-winning film The Wonders, and directing an episode of the television series The Young Pope.
Throughout his career, Jacquot has continued to explore the intricacies of relationships, and the complexities of human behavior. His films are often praised for their emotional depth and psychological insight. Benoît Jacquot continues to be one of the most respected filmmakers in France, and one of the most admired directors in the world.
Birthday
5 de febrer de 1947
Place of birth
Paris, France