Jérôme Prieur is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the Academy Award-winning film, The Artist and his critically acclaimed films, The Kid with a Bike and Two Days, One Night.
Prieur was born in 1974 in St. Etienne, France. He developed an early interest in cinema and began making short films during his teenage years. After graduating from high school, Prieur studied at the prestigious National School of Film and Television in Paris.
In 2004, Prieur began his professional career by writing and directing his first feature film, The Girl from Paris. The film was a commercial success and garnered positive reviews from critics. Following this, Prieur directed the 2007 drama, Mademoiselle Chambon, which earned him his first César Award nomination for best director.
In 2011, Prieur released The Artist, a black and white silent film, which went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film was praised for its innovative use of cinematography and for its heartfelt story.
In the years that followed, Prieur continued to make critically acclaimed films, including The Kid with a Bike, which earned him a second César Award nomination for Best Director, and Two Days, One Night, which was awarded the Grand Prix at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
In addition to his filmmaking career, Prieur also teaches cinematic classes at the National School of Film and Television in Paris, where he once studied. He also serves as a jury member for numerous film festivals and events.
Prieur has proven himself to be an incredibly talented filmmaker with a distinct visual style. His films often explore themes of family, love, and the human condition, and his work has been recognised and praised by critics and audiences alike.
